The Alex Charitable Trust
The Alex Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Woodbridge, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $39,650 to charitable organizations.
The Alex Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Alex Charitable Trust gave $40K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,650
- +22.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,050
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $476,158
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Alex Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14 Center View Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525
Phone: (203) 687-9587
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Alex Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy ($15K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut and 26% to recipients in New York. Massachusetts and Virginia each received 3%. These figures describe the locations of 2025 grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Alex Charitable Trust gives
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $19K (2021) to $40K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy Orange, CT | Education for children | $15,000 |
| Cole Chabad Brooklyn, NY | World Peace | $10,000 |
| Rock Hill Elementary School Walllingford, CT | Education | $3,500 |
| Church Street School Hamden, CT | Children | $3,000 |
| Dag Hammarskjold Middle School Wallingford, CT | Education | $1,500 |
| Canines for Disabled Kids Worcester, MA | Children Aide | $1,250 |
| Nivic Sterling, VA | Vaccine Research | $1,000 |
| Laugeni Family Foundation Woodbridge, CT | Education Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Cardinal Shehan Center Bridgeport, CT | Educational | $1,000 |
| JCC of Greater New Haven Woodbridge, CT | Educational | $1,000 |
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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 | $476,158 | $18,197 | $44,774 | $39,650 | 13 | $39,650 | $13,073 | $37,222 |
| 2024 | $503,091 | $25,609 | $36,876 | $32,254 | 10 | $36,876 | $25,609 | $30,916 |
| 2023 | $514,965 | $20,108 | $39,427 | $34,425 | 8 | $34,425 | $43,626 | $30,772 |
| 2022 | $506,169 | $11,144 | $31,531 | $26,500 | 8 | $26,500 | $6,160 | $36,609 |
| 2021 | $541,458 | $11,186 | $25,292 | $18,500 | 6 | $18,500 | $8,058 | $39,127 |
| 2020 | $551,803 | $12,382 | $21,439 | $19,000 | 3 | — | $9,943 | $32,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alex Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $37K 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 is provided. The 2025 grant list includes educational support for schools and other organizations, support for children, and grants described as serving arts, animals, world peace, and vaccine research.
Among its grantees, Canines for Disabled Kids describes its mission as promoting independence and enhancing the lives of children with disabilities and their families through service dog partnerships and community awareness. Cardinal Shehan Center describes its mission as enriching lives through learning by expanding educational, social, and recreational opportunities for low- and moderate-income youth.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Trust gave $39,650 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $15,000 to Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy for “Education for children,” $10,000 to Cole Chabad for “World Peace,” $3,500 to Rock Hill Elementary School for “Education,” and $3,000 to Church Street School for “Children.” Other listed grants included $1,250 to Canines for Disabled Kids for “Children Aide” and $1,000 to Cardinal Shehan Center for “Educational.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charyn D Powers CPA and Megan Scotto as trustees.
The Alex Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charyn D Powers CPA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Megan Scotto
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Arie E David (2020–2021) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Alex Charitable Trust
How much does The Alex Charitable Trust give each year?
The Alex Charitable Trust gave $40K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 10 grants.
What is The Alex Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Alex Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,050, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Alex Charitable Trust give grants?
The Alex Charitable Trust gives mostly in Connecticut: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Woodbridge, CT (3 grants).
Does The Alex Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Alex Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
Who are The Alex Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Alex Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy ($15,000), Cole Chabad ($10,000) and Rock Hill Elementary School ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Alex Charitable Trust?
The Alex Charitable Trust reported $476K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Alex Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grant list includes educational support for schools and other organizations, support for children, and grants described as serving arts, animals, world peace, and vaccine research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Alex Charitable Trust?
The Trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Alex Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Alex Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1546079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Alex Charitable Trust 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 July 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
Live grants for the work The Alex Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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