Robert Larner Irrev Charitable Trust
Robert Larner Irrev Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Troy, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $39K.
Robert Larner Irrev Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Robert Larner Irrev Charitable Trust gave $2.0M across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $981K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,961,305
- +161.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $980,653
- +30.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $980,653
- Primary geography
- Vermont (95% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Robert Larner Irrev Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was University of Vermont and State Agricultural ($1.9M). Together the top 2 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert Larner Irrev Charitable Trust gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $750K (2020) to $2.0M (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Vermont and State Agricultural Burlington, VT | Receipt of a full and complete accounting of charitable trust assets per agreement | $1,872,949 |
| Braille Institute of America Los Angeles, CA | To help fund the organizations mission which is to eliminate barriers to a fulfilling life caused by blindness and severe sight loss | $88,356 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $-25 | $1,967,825 | $1,961,305 | 2 | $1,961,305 | $39,385 | $26,526 |
| 2020 | $1,968,707 | $104,898 | $776,408 | $750,000 | 1 | — | $102,940 | $103,014 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Larner Irrev Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert Larner Irrev Charitable Trust is led by Salvatore J. Lamendola, Trustee on the 2021 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Salvatore J. Lamendola
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Julius H. Giarmarco (2020) — Co Trustee
- Former: Salvatore J. La Mendola (2020) — Co Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Robert Larner Irrev Charitable Trust
How much does Robert Larner Irrev Charitable Trust give each year?
Robert Larner Irrev Charitable Trust gave $2.0M across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $750K across 1 grant.
Where does Robert Larner Irrev Charitable Trust operate?
Robert Larner Irrev Charitable Trust has awarded grants in California, Vermont.
How much is Robert Larner Irrev Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Robert Larner Irrev Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $27K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Robert Larner Irrev Charitable Trust's EIN?
Robert Larner Irrev Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6282021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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