Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust
Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut. It reported 30 grants totaling $235,000 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations that include local arts, food assistance, housing, community, and Jewish organizations.
Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust at a glance
In short: Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust gave $235K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Connecticut. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $235,000
- -25.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,833
- -23.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $4,589,756
- -2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (9 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 600 Summer Street 7Th Floor, Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: (203) 327-3200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stamford Jewish Community Center ($17K). Together the top 10 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 152 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 4% to recipients in New York, and 2% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 30 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $235K (2024) to $376K (2020). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Jewish Community Center Stamford, CT | Day Camp & Nursery | $17,000 |
| New Covenant Center Stamford, CT | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Temple Sinai Stamford, CT | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Curtain Call Inc Stamford, CT | General Fund | $14,500 |
| Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County Stamford, CT | General Fund | $14,000 |
| Elayne and James Schoke Jewish Family Service Stamford, CT | General Fund | $12,500 |
| United Jewish Federation of Stamford Stamford, CT | General Fund | $12,500 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund New York, NY | General Fund | $10,500 |
| Inspirica Inc Stamford, CT | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital Norwalk, CT | General Fund | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing states that an adjustment was made to show investments at cost basis rather than fair market value.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,589,756 | $232,386 | $325,593 | $235,000 | 30 | $259,787 | $144,071 | $249,068 |
| 2023 | $4,702,221 | $117,104 | $410,810 | $315,260 | 31 | $337,418 | $64,760 | $232,462 |
| 2022 | $4,977,205 | $662,205 | $317,470 | $246,000 | 27 | $263,684 | $612,453 | $234,059 |
| 2021 | $4,577,506 | $237,516 | $379,133 | $319,500 | 26 | $339,754 | $196,725 | $274,479 |
| 2020 | $4,742,905 | $205,291 | $455,437 | $375,500 | 38 | — | $160,211 | $248,366 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust reported a distributable amount of $249K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including arts and culture, food assistance, housing and human services, Jewish community life, and cancer research.
Among its grantees, Curtain Call Inc describes its mission as providing an outlet for artistic expression in Lower Fairfield County and a safe, nurturing learning environment. The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County says it provides nutritious food to nonprofit organizations serving communities in the area and works to combat hunger. Inspirica describes its work as providing emergency and permanent supportive housing and support services in Connecticut. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 30 grants totaling $235,000. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $17,000, with a median grant of $7,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $17,000 to Stamford Jewish Community Center for day camp and nursery; $15,000 each to New Covenant Center and Temple Sinai for general funds; $14,500 to Curtain Call Inc; and $14,000 to Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. Other reported grants included $12,500 each to Elayne and James Schoke Jewish Family Service and United Jewish Federation of Stamford, and $10,500 to Israel Cancer Research Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Edward M Kweskin was listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust is led by Edward M. Kweskin, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward M. Kweskin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anthony M. Devito Jr. (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $20K, to Edward M Kweskin (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust
How much does Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust give each year?
Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust gave $235K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $315K across 31 grants.
What is Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust's typical grant size?
Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,833, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust that year got $5K on average.
Where does Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust give grants?
Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust gives mostly in Connecticut: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Stamford, CT (22 grants) and Norwalk, CT (5 grants).
Does Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust's largest grantees?
Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Stamford Jewish Community Center ($17,000), New Covenant Center ($15,000) and Temple Sinai ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust?
Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $260K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $249K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including arts and culture, food assistance, housing and human services, Jewish community life, and cancer research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust's EIN?
Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6342857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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