Jessie Shipman Tr Uw
Jessie Shipman Tr Uw is a private foundation based in Waterbury, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports grants to colleges and universities for scholarships.
Jessie Shipman Tr Uw at a glance
In short: Jessie Shipman Tr Uw gave $39K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,000
- +333.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,545
- +254.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $337,978
- -6.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jessie Shipman Tr Uw
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 123 Bank Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Phone: (203) 578-2448
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jessie Shipman Tr Uw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Connecticut Office of the Bursar ($13K). Together the top 7 received $30K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($9,400), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Connecticut (54%), followed by Massachusetts (19%) and Michigan (16%). Smaller reported shares went to New Hampshire (3%) and New York (3%). The itemized grants also include recipients in Florida and Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jessie Shipman Tr Uw gives
- Giving grew 457% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 164% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $39K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut Office of the Bursar Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $12,800 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $9,400 |
| Boston College Office of Student Affairs-Bursar Chestnut Hill, MA | Scholarship | $6,400 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Scholarship | $6,400 |
| University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Student Financial Services Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Scholarship | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $337,978 | $31,301 | $53,491 | $39,000 | 11 | $40,738 | $25,481 | $24,875 |
| 2024 | $360,273 | $25,130 | $27,370 | $9,000 | 9 | $14,493 | $14,248 | $24,611 |
| 2023 | $362,939 | $30,145 | $20,292 | $9,000 | 8 | $13,217 | $21,208 | $22,085 |
| 2022 | $353,239 | $14,910 | $19,307 | $7,000 | 4 | $8,602 | $9,597 | $22,286 |
| 2021 | $357,690 | $34,261 | $12,867 | $6,000 | 4 | $6,847 | $28,931 | $20,610 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jessie Shipman Tr Uw reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. Among its grantees, Michigan State University describes its mission as helping students get scholarships for college. Rochester Institute of Technology says it uses technology, the arts, and design for the greater good, while the University of Hartford describes its work as supporting learning, personal growth, knowledge creation, and the betterment of society.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $39,000 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $12,800, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards were $12,800 to the University of Connecticut and $6,400 each to an individual recipient State University, Boston College, and Michigan State University; each was designated for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jessie Shipman Tr Uw's only listed officer is Webster Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Webster Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Webster Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Jessie Shipman Tr Uw
How much does Jessie Shipman Tr Uw give each year?
Jessie Shipman Tr Uw gave $39K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 9 grants.
What is Jessie Shipman Tr Uw's typical grant size?
Jessie Shipman Tr Uw's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,545, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jessie Shipman Tr Uw give grants?
Jessie Shipman Tr Uw gives mostly in Connecticut: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (19%) and Michigan (16%).
Does Jessie Shipman Tr Uw give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Jessie Shipman Tr Uw's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (11 grants).
Who are Jessie Shipman Tr Uw's largest grantees?
Jessie Shipman Tr Uw's largest 2025 grantees include University of Connecticut Office of the Bursar ($12,800), Boston College Office of Student Affairs-Bursar ($6,400) and Michigan State University ($6,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($9,400), which are not listed by name. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jessie Shipman Tr Uw?
Jessie Shipman Tr Uw reported $338K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jessie Shipman Tr Uw fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. Among its grantees, Michigan State University describes its mission as helping students get scholarships for college. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jessie Shipman Tr Uw?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jessie Shipman Tr Uw's EIN?
Jessie Shipman Tr Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6389998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Jessie Shipman Tr Uw accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
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