Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004
Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004 is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing lists grants to schools in Connecticut, all for general purposes.
Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004 at a glance
In short: Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004 gave $148K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Connecticut. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $147,534
- +51.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,295
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,995
- Total assets
- $1,740,893
- +1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004
- 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: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bridgeport Public Schools ($58K). Together the top 10 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 33 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004 open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) 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 $8K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2021) to $148K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Public Schools Bridgeport, CT | General | $57,918 |
| Stamford Public Schools Stamford, CT | General | $13,607 |
| Fox Run Elementary School Norwalk, CT | General | $13,121 |
| Rowayton Elementary School Norwalk, CT | General | $11,265 |
| Danbury High School Danbury, CT | General | $10,285 |
| Jefferson Marine Science Elementary Norwalk, CT | General | $9,999 |
| West Rocks Middle School Norwalk, CT | General | $9,990 |
| Roxbury Elementary School Roxbury, CT | General | $6,914 |
| Julia Stark Elementary School Stamford, CT | General | $5,000 |
| Danbury Public Schools Danbury, CT | General | $4,108 |
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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 | $1,740,893 | $203,361 | $206,414 | $147,534 | 12 | $174,338 | $172,365 | $165,999 |
| 2024 | $1,712,630 | $113,154 | $153,846 | $97,286 | 8 | $124,422 | $85,904 | $161,623 |
| 2023 | $1,723,621 | $122,122 | $139,236 | $90,516 | 7 | $114,328 | $93,568 | $111,681 |
| 2022 | $1,740,640 | $48,023 | $156,368 | $101,390 | 3 | $127,375 | $31,017 | $115,503 |
| 2021 | $1,849,012 | $150,943 | $136,855 | $83,926 | 3 | $108,152 | $123,036 | $126,580 |
| 2020 | $1,834,982 | $94,598 | $135,847 | $88,761 | 5 | — | $67,906 | $106,768 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004 reported a distributable amount of $166K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $147,534 across 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,880 to $57,918, with a median grant of $9,994. The largest grants were $57,918 to Bridgeport Public Schools, $13,607 to Stamford Public Schools, $13,121 to Fox Run Elementary School, and $11,265 to Rowayton Elementary School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ronald Noren, Margaret Hiller, Ann T Langley, and Donna M Andrade as trustees.
Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann T. Langley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Margaret Hiller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Ronald Noren
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Donna M. Andrade
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$6K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Phyllis Marsilius (2020–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $6K, to Donna M Andrade (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004
How much does Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004 give each year?
Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004 gave $148K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $97K across 8 grants.
What is Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004's typical grant size?
Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004's median grant in 2025 was $9,995, and its average grant was $12,295, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004 that year got $8K on average.
Where does Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004 give grants?
Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004 gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norwalk, CT (6 grants), Stamford, CT (2 grants) and Danbury, CT (2 grants).
Does Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004's largest grantees?
Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004's largest 2025 grantees include Bridgeport Public Schools ($57,918), Stamford Public Schools ($13,607) and Fox Run Elementary School ($13,121), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004?
Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004 reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $166K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004?
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 Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004's EIN?
Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0646546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mary L Fitch Trust XXXXX8004 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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