McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR
McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR is a private foundation based in Tolland, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations addressing needs including food insecurity, homelessness, children’s programs, disability services, and cancer research.
McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR at a glance
In short: McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR gave $208K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Connecticut. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $208,000
- +107.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,000
- +55.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $3,933,321
- +75.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (59% 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 McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 104 Tolland Grn, Tolland, CT 06084-3039
Phone: (860) 896-1797
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Connecticut Food Pantry ($35K). Together the top 10 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to organizations in Connecticut, 18% to New Hampshire, 10% to Massachusetts, 7% to Kentucky, and 5% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 108% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 114% 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 $40K (2020) to $208K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Food Pantry Wallingford, CT | FOOD | $35,000 |
| Catholic Charities Inc Hartford, CT | Food for Needy | $30,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Needy Children Program | $20,000 |
| New Hampshire Food Bank Manchester, NH | FOOD | $15,000 |
| Communinty Action Partnerships Dover, NH | Needy & Homeless | $15,000 |
| Dav Charitable Service Trust Erlanger, KY | Disable Vets | $15,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul of Waterbury Inc Waterbury, CT | Homeless Shelters | $15,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Cancer Research | $15,000 |
| Alex's Lemonade Foundation Wynnewood, PA | Pediatric Cancer | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society East Hartford, CT | Cancer Research | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,933,321 | $168,870 | $208,000 | $208,000 | 16 | $208,000 | $176,771 | — |
| 2023 | $2,237,825 | $183,625 | $100,500 | $100,500 | 12 | $100,500 | $141,792 | — |
| 2022 | $1,846,328 | $43,758 | $103,000 | $103,000 | 12 | $103,000 | $43,758 | $90,324 |
| 2021 | $2,199,297 | $1,409,685 | $100,000 | $100,000 | 10 | $100,000 | $62,279 | $107,449 |
| 2020 | $622,501 | $34,452 | $40,169 | $40,000 | 6 | — | $34,452 | $30,179 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working on food assistance, services for people in need, homelessness, children’s programs, disability services for veterans, and cancer research.
Catholic Charities Inc. in Hartford describes its mission as partnering with others to strengthen families and help people achieve their fullest potential. My Sisters’ Place Inc. in Hartford says it works to end homelessness by helping women, families, and others in Greater Hartford achieve independence and stability through housing and supportive services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $208,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $35,000, with a median grant of $12,500.
Among its largest reported grants were $35,000 to Connecticut Food Pantry for food; $30,000 to Catholic Charities Inc. for food for people in need; $20,000 to Save the Children for a needy children program; and $15,000 each to New Hampshire Food Bank for food, Community Action Partnerships for people in need and homelessness, DAV Charitable Service Trust for disabled veterans, St. Vincent de Paul of Waterbury for homeless shelters, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for cancer research. Other reported grants included $10,000 to Alex’s Lemonade Foundation for pediatric cancer and $10,000 to the American Cancer Society for cancer research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William P. McDermott as president, Elieen McDermott Laramie as treasurer, and Kerry Wm McDermott as vice president.
McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR is led by William P. McDermott, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William P. McDermott
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elieen McDermott Laramie
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kerry Wm McDermott
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR
How much does McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR give each year?
McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR gave $208K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $101K across 12 grants.
What is McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR's typical grant size?
McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $13,000, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR that year got $10K on average.
Where does McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR give grants?
McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR gives mostly in Connecticut: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Hampshire (18%) and Massachusetts (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (2 grants).
Does McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food" (3 grants).
Who are McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR's largest grantees?
McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR's largest 2024 grantees include Connecticut Food Pantry ($35,000), Catholic Charities Inc ($30,000) and Save the Children ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR?
McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $169K.
What does McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working on food assistance, services for people in need, homelessness, children’s programs, disability services for veterans, and cancer research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR?
The foundation 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 McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR's EIN?
McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-6198226. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). McDERMONTT FAM CHARITABLE TR funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mcdermontt-fam-charitable-tr-morg_0a05a5ad87394fd181355caa30375469
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