Laurence Edgeworth Belkin
Laurence Edgeworth Belkin is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Farmington, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $16.
Laurence Edgeworth Belkin at a glance
In short: Laurence Edgeworth Belkin gave $33K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $32,602
- +1530.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,867
- +986.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Laurence Edgeworth Belkin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Farmington High School Theater Dept ($23K). Together the top 3 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Laurence Edgeworth Belkin gives
- Giving grew 1530% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $33K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School Theater Dept Farmington, CT | Donation | $22,841 |
| Warner Theater Torrington, CT | Donation | $5,000 |
| Farmington Food Bank Farmington, CT | Donation | $4,761 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $4,180 | $32,615 | $32,602 | 3 | $32,602 | $16 | $1,419 |
| 2025 | $32,591 | $339 | $2,005 | $2,000 | 2 | $2,000 | $334 | $1,641 |
| 2024 | $34,252 | $1,207 | $2,017 | $2,000 | 2 | $2,000 | $1,190 | $1,640 |
| 2023 | $33,045 | $2,057 | $2,021 | $2,000 | 2 | $2,000 | $1,475 | $1,395 |
| 2022 | $36,988 | $1,040 | $2,014 | $2,000 | 2 | $2,000 | $1,026 | $1,880 |
| 2021 | $40,438 | $1,240 | $2,026 | $2,000 | 2 | — | $1,119 | $1,935 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Laurence Edgeworth Belkin reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Laurence Edgeworth Belkin is led by Michael Belkin, V President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Michael Belkin
V President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Paula Ray
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joseph Belkin
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kevin Ray
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Louise Belkin
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Laurence Edgeworth Belkin
How much does Laurence Edgeworth Belkin give each year?
Laurence Edgeworth Belkin gave $33K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $2K across 2 grants.
What is Laurence Edgeworth Belkin's typical grant size?
Laurence Edgeworth Belkin's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,867, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Laurence Edgeworth Belkin give grants?
Laurence Edgeworth Belkin gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Farmington, CT (2 grants).
Does Laurence Edgeworth Belkin give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Laurence Edgeworth Belkin's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
What is Laurence Edgeworth Belkin?
Laurence Edgeworth Belkin is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Farmington, CT.
How much is Laurence Edgeworth Belkin required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Laurence Edgeworth Belkin reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Laurence Edgeworth Belkin's EIN?
Laurence Edgeworth Belkin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1462042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Laurence Edgeworth Belkin funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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