John C Lepper Charitable Trust
John C Lepper Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Blue Hill, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $570K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $11K.
John C Lepper Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: John C Lepper Charitable Trust gave $13K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,272
- +52.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,424
- +52.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,424
- Total assets
- $570,476
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who John C Lepper Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Connecticut Farmland Trust ($4K). Together the top 3 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John C Lepper Charitable Trust gives
- In 2024 it paid out 67% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $60K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Farmland Trust Hartford, CT | General support | $4,424 |
| United Service Organization USO Arlington, VA | General support. | $4,424 |
| Salvation Army Southern New England Hartford, CT | General support | $4,424 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $570,476 | $2,089 | $28,911 | $13,272 | 3 | $20,234 | $11,471 | $30,246 |
| 2023 | $597,298 | $28,895 | $22,423 | $8,694 | 3 | $13,201 | $21,625 | $27,125 |
| 2022 | $590,826 | $-43,756 | $76,909 | $59,536 | 3 | $67,121 | $7,092 | $29,637 |
| 2021 | $714,106 | $182,090 | $10,914 | — | — | $1,876 | $61,413 | $35,086 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John C Lepper Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John C Lepper Charitable Trust is led by Deborah Carter, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah Carter
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $3K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Deborah Carter (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John C Lepper Charitable Trust
How much does John C Lepper Charitable Trust give each year?
John C Lepper Charitable Trust gave $13K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 3 grants.
What is John C Lepper Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
John C Lepper Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $4,424, and its average grant was $4,424, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John C Lepper Charitable Trust give grants?
John C Lepper Charitable Trust gives mostly in Connecticut: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (2 grants).
Does John C Lepper Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John C Lepper Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is John C Lepper Charitable Trust?
John C Lepper Charitable Trust reported $570K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is John C Lepper Charitable Trust's EIN?
John C Lepper Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6267740. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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