Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust
Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Norwalk, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $41,000, all to recipients in Connecticut; the listed grant purposes describe unrestricted support for the benefit of senior citizens.
Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust gave $41K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Connecticut. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,000
- -13.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,154
- -13.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $747,211
- +3.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 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 Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No special application form is required, and award restrictions are determined by the trustee.
- Contact
Application contact: John Devine Esq
Mailing address: 65 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851
Phone: (203) 838-0665
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Norwalk Senior Center ($10K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Connecticut. The listed 2025 grantees are in Norwalk, except Catholic Charities, which is listed in Hartford.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $41K (2021) to $48K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norwalk Senior Center Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted Support for Benefit of Senior Citizens | $10,000 |
| Notre Dame Convalescent Program Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted Support for Benefit of Senior Citizens | $9,000 |
| Elderhouse Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted Support for Benefit of Senior Citizens | $6,000 |
| Catholic Charities Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted Support for Benefit of Senior Citizens | $2,500 |
| Family & Children's Agency Inc Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted Support for Benefit of Senior Citizens | $2,000 |
| George Washington Carver Community Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted Support for Benefit of Senior Citizens | $1,500 |
| Society of St Vincent Paul Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted Support for Benefit of Senior Citizens | $1,500 |
| St Jerome Church Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted Support for Benefit of Senior Citizens | $1,500 |
| St Joseph - St Ladislaus Church Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted Support for Benefit of Senior Citizens | $1,500 |
| St Mary Roman Catholic Church Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted Support for Benefit of Senior Citizens | $1,500 |
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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 | $747,211 | $59,315 | $61,971 | $41,000 | 13 | $49,000 | $46,344 | $53,741 |
| 2024 | $720,230 | $64,273 | $77,549 | $47,500 | 13 | $59,150 | $45,874 | $51,296 |
| 2023 | $340,347 | $51,509 | $64,220 | $47,500 | 13 | $54,690 | $41,979 | $52,129 |
| 2022 | $348,199 | $9,516 | $62,360 | $45,900 | 14 | $52,770 | $24,450 | $54,963 |
| 2021 | $403,961 | $63,421 | $57,121 | $41,000 | 14 | $47,987 | $54,333 | $52,415 |
| 2020 | $394,743 | $52,396 | $65,345 | $47,359 | 14 | — | $43,304 | $47,621 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes services for older adults and other community services. Norwalk Senior Center describes its own work as providing social and wellness services and supporting independence for residents aged 60 and older. Elderhouse describes its mission as promoting the health and wellbeing of aging adults through an adult day program. Family & Children’s Agency says it provides human services to children, families, adults, and seniors; Catholic Charities says it works to strengthen families and help people achieve their potential.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust awarded 13 grants totaling $41,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $1,500. The filing records the purposes as unrestricted support for the benefit of senior citizens.
Among the largest listed grants were $10,000 to Norwalk Senior Center, $9,000 to Notre Dame Convalescent Program, and $6,000 to Elderhouse. Other listed awards included $2,500 to Catholic Charities and $2,000 to Family & Children’s Agency.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John B. Devine, Esquire, as trustee.
Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust is led by John B. Devine Esquire, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John B. Devine Esquire
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $11K (2025)
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 $11K, to John B Devine Esquire (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust
How much does Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust give each year?
Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust gave $41K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 13 grants.
What is Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,154, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust give grants?
Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust 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 (13 grants).
Does Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Norwalk Senior Center ($10,000), Notre Dame Convalescent Program ($9,000) and Elderhouse ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust?
Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust reported $747K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes services for older adults and other community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust's EIN?
Pauline E Fitzpatrick Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6538192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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