Stamford Rotary Trust Fund
The Stamford Rotary Trust Fund is a public charity based in Stamford, Connecticut. It makes community grants and awards scholarships, with its website describing a service area that includes Stamford, Greenwich, Darien, and New Canaan.
Stamford Rotary Trust Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,237,646
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $765,768
- +27.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $66,627
- +44.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $530,364
- +214.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stamford Rotary Trust Fund
- How to Apply
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The website provides separate small- and large-grant application processes. Small-grant applications are submitted during the stated review periods; the large-grant page describes an application process but also says applications are currently closed. Scholarship applications follow a separate annual process.
- Review Cycle
- The website’s scholarship deadline of April 26, 2026, is past. Its listed small-grant review periods include October 1 through March 15.
- Deadline
- The website’s scholarship deadline of April 26, 2026, is past.
- Next open deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Large Grant Program)
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 8180, Stamford, CT 06905
Phone: (203) 327-1313
Website: https://stamfordrotarytrustfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Stamford Rotary Trust Fund
Who Stamford Rotary Trust Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 105 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s website identifies Stamford, Greenwich, Darien, and New Canaan as communities it supports. Its stated mission gives special emphasis to Stamford. The 2023 filing also describes contributions serving those four Connecticut communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Stamford Rotary Trust Fund open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) 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 $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2024) to $361K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Center for the Arts Inc Stamford, CT | Support work to present, produce, host and manage the premier performing arts and cultural experiences for stamford and Fairfield county | $1,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Inc Bridgeport, CT | Support work to help the needy and most vulnerable of all faiths with solutions that permanently improve their lives | $1,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Stamford Inc Stamford, CT | Support work to enable all youth to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens | $1,500 |
| Person to Person Inc Darien, CT | Support assistance for basic needs to individuals and families to overcome daily challenges and access to resources to improve their lives | $1,500 |
| The Mayor's Youth Employment Program Stamford, CT | Support Youth Development via Employment | $1,500 |
| The Rowan Center Stamford, CT | Counseling victims and survivors as they process their experiences of sexual violence from the past | $1,500 |
| Stamford Museum and Nature Center Inc Stamford, CT | Dedicated to the preservation and interpretaion of art, the natural and agricultural sciences and history. Museum is a vital cultural and educational resource for the community | $1,500 |
| Mill River Park Collaborative Inc Stamford, CT | Provide collaborative leadership to create and sustain a successful mill river park | $1,500 |
| The Ferguson Library Stamford, CT | Provide free and equal access to information, ideas, books and technology to educate and enrich the stamford community | $1,500 |
| Intempo Organization Inc Stamford, CT | Making music eeducation relevant, accessible and inclusive through the use of classical and cross-cultural instruments and repertoire | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,237,646 | $765,768 | $530,364 | — | — | $66,627 |
| 2024 | $1,850,740 | $602,283 | $168,768 | $18,000 | 12 | $46,130 |
| 2023 | $1,306,086 | $589,394 | $476,768 | $360,833 | 12 | $-50,799 |
| 2022 | $1,028,300 | $708,970 | $408,767 | $306,900 | 44 | $65,551 |
| 2021 | $948,335 | $600,863 | $370,644 | $273,500 | 37 | $54,906 |
| 2019 | $546,517 | $294,210 | $400,626 | $210,125 | 36 | $34,915 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated mission is “educational scholarships and charitable contributions.” Its website says it seeks to enhance nonprofit services in Stamford, Greenwich, and Darien, with special emphasis on Stamford. Its stated focus areas include education, growing local economies, promoting peace, fighting disease—including food insecurity—and clean water, sanitation, and hygiene. Its grant criteria favor projects that align with Rotary focus areas, enhance existing services or pilot an idea, demonstrate collaboration, and remain sustainable after funding ends.
The fund’s 2023 filing describes contributions to organizations and projects serving Stamford, Greenwich, Darien, and New Canaan, including community grants, community or district projects, and international or global projects. It also describes scholarships for graduating Stamford seniors and projects such as providing dictionaries to Stamford students and Operation Warm/winter coats.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work represented in its grantmaking. The Umbrella Club says it provides compassion, support, and financial assistance to families and children, primarily in Fairfield County. Intempo says it works to make music education accessible and inclusive and to help students improve educational, social, and personal outcomes. Person to Person says it supports families and individuals with food, clothing, housing, and a path to economic opportunity. The Stamford Museum & Nature Center describes itself as a cultural and educational resource that promotes environmental stewardship and lifelong learning.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 12 grants totaling $18,000, an average of $1,500 per grant. In 2023, it reported 12 grants totaling $360,833. The 2025 filing lists zero grants.
In 2024, the fund awarded $1,500 each to The Umbrella Club, Stamford Center for the Arts, Intempo Organization, Person to Person, Stamford Museum & Nature Center, Boys & Girls Club of Stamford, The Ferguson Library, and The Rowan Center.
The website describes small grants of $500–$2,500 and large grants of $2,500.01 and above. Small-grant applications are reviewed in two phases: submissions from July 1 through September 30 are reviewed in October, and submissions from October 1 through March 15 are reviewed in late March. The website’s posted 2026 scholarship application period ended April 26, 2026, and is in the past. The website gives differing information about large-grant application availability, so no current large-grant application status is stated here.
For nonprofit grant applications, the website lists eligibility requirements including 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, with a determination letter; a program located in Stamford, Darien, Greenwich, or New Canaan; community support, measurable outcomes, and demonstrated fiscal and administrative responsibility. The application requires information about the applicant organization’s history, the community or population served, the program or activity, and the intended use of requested funds. The filing says recipients of grants over $2,500 must submit follow-up or progress reports six months after receiving funds. The website lists restrictions including individuals, fundraising events or sponsorships, trips or conferences, deficit spending or debt liquidation, and private or parochial schools; it also excludes religious organizations unless the stated program benefits the community.
The website describes scholarships as non-renewable, one-year awards for graduating high school seniors who meet its criteria, including Stamford residency, a minimum 3.5 GPA, community service, an essay, and two recommendation letters. Scholarship recipients must provide proof of matriculation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matthew Stendardi as trustee and chairperson; Alice Knapp, Christopher Farrugio, Alexandre Nance Santos, and William Tone as trustees; and Allan Lang as treasurer.
Stamford Rotary Trust Fund is led by Matthew Stendardi, Trustee & Chairperson since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew Stendardi
Trustee & Chairperson
Trustee → Trustee & Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Knapp
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Farrugio
Trustee
Trustee → Trustee & Chairperson, 2021
Trustee & Chairperson → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Tone
Trustee
Trustee → Trustee & Chairperson, 2024
Trustee & Chairperson → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandre Nance Santos
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allan Lang
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Vanessa Love (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Crawford (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Goldman (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Falgun Jariwala (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Stamford Rotary Trust Fund
How large is Stamford Rotary Trust Fund?
Stamford Rotary Trust Fund reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $766K.
What does Stamford Rotary Trust Fund fund?
The fund’s stated mission is “educational scholarships and charitable contributions.” Its website says it seeks to enhance nonprofit services in Stamford, Greenwich, and Darien, with special emphasis on Stamford. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stamford Rotary Trust Fund?
The website provides separate small- and large-grant application processes. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Stamford Rotary Trust Fund make grants?
The fund’s website identifies Stamford, Greenwich, Darien, and New Canaan as communities it supports. Its stated mission gives special emphasis to Stamford. The 2023 filing also describes contributions serving those four Connecticut communities.
What is Stamford Rotary Trust Fund's EIN?
Stamford Rotary Trust Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6068805. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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