Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable
Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable is a private foundation based in Ivoryton, Connecticut. Its filing describes a scholarship program for students pursuing college-level education who meet specified family, school, and residency criteria.
Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable at a glance
In short: Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable gave $133K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Connecticut. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $133,000
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,083
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $3,133,226
- +32.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (31% 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 Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable
- How to Apply
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The filing describes submitting a request containing financial data and college plans. Eligibility is restricted to the student groups and Connecticut residents described above.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists May 15; the date has passed for 2026, and the filing does not specify a year.
- Deadline
- The filing lists May 15; the date has passed for 2026, and the filing does not specify a year.
- Contact
Application contact: John D Lanza
Mailing address: Landmark Square Building 4, Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: (203) 399-1915
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Connecticut ($41K). Together the top 10 received $124K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated scholarship eligibility is tied to residents of Essex, Chester, and Deep River, Connecticut. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The filing reports grant-dollar shares of 31% to Connecticut, 23% to Florida, 8% to Rhode Island, 6% to Georgia, and 6% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $50K (2020) to $133K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $133K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $41,000 |
| University of Tampa Tampa, FL | Scholarship | $17,000 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Scholarship | $14,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Atlanta, GA | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ | Schloarship | $8,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| University of New Hampshire Durham, NH | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Yavapai Community College Prescott, AZ | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Fordham College at Lincoln Center New York, NY | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | Scholarship | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,133,226 | $1,456,909 | $154,097 | $133,000 | 12 | $135,562 | $57,124 | $120,418 |
| 2023 | $2,359,074 | $319,824 | $141,466 | $124,000 | 10 | $127,400 | $22,968 | $84,765 |
| 2022 | $1,304,189 | $-12,857 | $81,389 | $50,000 | 13 | $55,000 | — | $73,487 |
| 2021 | $1,619,546 | $143,659 | $124,935 | $109,000 | 16 | $110,050 | $129,196 | $75,765 |
| 2020 | $1,627,743 | $226,393 | $63,150 | $49,500 | 14 | — | $33,960 | $71,677 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable reported a distributable amount of $120K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to provide scholarships to eligible students for college-level education. Its 2024 grants went to colleges and universities. One supported grantee, the University of Michigan, describes its mission as “to represent and advocate for its member physicians.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $133,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $41,000, with a median grant of $8,000. The largest awards included $41,000 to the University of Connecticut, $17,000 to the University of Tampa, and $14,000 to the University of Miami; each was designated for scholarships.
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It describes an application request containing financial data and college plans, subject to the eligibility restrictions stated above.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick Poeschl, Esq., and George H. Richards, Esq., as trustees.
Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick Poeschl Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2022) → $0 (2024)
George H. Richards Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $20K, to Patrick Poeschl ESQ (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable
How much does Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable give each year?
Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable gave $133K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $124K across 10 grants.
What is Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable's typical grant size?
Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $11,083, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable that year got $7K on average.
Where does Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable give grants?
Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable's top state is Connecticut, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (23%) and Rhode Island (8%).
Does Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (11 grants).
Who are Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable's largest grantees?
Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include University of Connecticut ($41,000), University of Tampa ($17,000) and University of Miami ($14,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable?
Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $120K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to provide scholarships to eligible students for college-level education. Its 2024 grants went to colleges and universities. One supported grantee, the University of Michigan, describes its mission as “to represent and advocate for its member physicians.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable?
The filing describes submitting a request containing financial data and college plans. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable's EIN?
Margaret Patricia Eagan Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6387495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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