The Inglesea Charitable Trust
The Inglesea Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Norwalk, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports 70 grants totaling $1,872,612 to charitable organizations, including schools, a university, a literacy foundation, a museum, churches, and other organizations.
The Inglesea Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Inglesea Charitable Trust gave $1.9M across 70 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,872,612
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 70
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,752
- +32.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $4,554,835
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Inglesea Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 301 Merritt 7, Norwalk, CT 06851
Phone: (914) 499-5900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Inglesea Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
385 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 349 grants of 385 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Connecticut recipients received 62% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Vermont (11%), Washington, D.C. (10%), Virginia (5%), and Florida (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Inglesea Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 128% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 606% of 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $820K (2021) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 70 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 50 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,866,150 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,554,835 | $1,934,173 | $1,926,203 | $1,872,612 | 70 | $1,872,612 | $1,880,570 | $309,154 |
| 2023 | $4,546,126 | $352,446 | $1,733,521 | $1,661,185 | 82 | $1,661,185 | $280,110 | $355,309 |
| 2022 | $5,929,247 | $79,326 | $947,115 | $867,385 | 75 | $867,385 | $58,881 | $392,938 |
| 2021 | $6,793,363 | $597,306 | $921,176 | $819,595 | 82 | $819,595 | $510,493 | $448,819 |
| 2020 | $7,115,757 | $2,170,512 | $1,393,032 | $1,300,755 | 76 | — | $1,202,478 | $340,236 |
| 2019 | $6,334,716 | $2,491,979 | $1,295,437 | $1,224,711 | 76 | — | $1,348,086 | $322,903 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Inglesea Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $309K for 2024 — 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 specific mission statement for the trust is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Miss Porter’s School describes its mission as educating young women to become informed, bold, resourceful, and ethical global citizens. Adam J. Lewis Academy says it provides an enriching, nurturing, high-quality elementary experience for underserved children in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Other 2024 recipients include colleges, schools, a literacy foundation, a museum, churches, and organizations working in areas such as housing and ocean challenges.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 70 grants totaling $1,872,612. Grants ranged from $100 to $525,000, with a median grant of $1,000. In 2023, it reported 82 grants totaling $1,661,185. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 70 grants totaling $1.9 million.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $525,000 to Miss Porter’s School, $208,000 to Middlebury College, $201,000 to Yale University, and $150,000 each to Adam J. Lewis Academy and Catholic Academy. Other notable grants included $125,000 to the Barbara Bush Foundation, $100,000 each to American Frontier and Mayo Clinic, and $90,300 to Fairfield Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Samuel Palmisano and Gaier Palmisano as trustees.
The Inglesea Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gaier Palmisano
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Samuel Palmisano
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Inglesea Charitable Trust
How much does The Inglesea Charitable Trust give each year?
The Inglesea Charitable Trust gave $1.9M across 70 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 82 grants.
What is The Inglesea Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Inglesea Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $26,752, across 70 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Inglesea Charitable Trust give grants?
The Inglesea Charitable Trust gives mostly in Connecticut: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Vermont (11%) and District of Columbia (10%).
Does The Inglesea Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 70 grants with a stated purpose on The Inglesea Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (69 grants).
How large is The Inglesea Charitable Trust?
The Inglesea Charitable Trust reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $309K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Inglesea Charitable Trust fund?
No specific mission statement for the trust is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Miss Porter’s School describes its mission as educating young women to become informed, bold, resourceful, and ethical global citizens. Adam J. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Inglesea Charitable Trust?
The foundation 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 Inglesea Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Inglesea Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-7011350. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Inglesea 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Inglesea Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-inglesea-charitable-trust-morg_8298530707374f62a46a6b08e2cec170
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