The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation
The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Essex, Connecticut. Its 2024 grants supported schools, an art museum, community and educational organizations, and other grantees in several states.
The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation gave $555K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in Connecticut. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $554,500
- -25.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,208
- -25.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,654,176
- -18.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing directs applicants to contact Essex Trust and refer to “Information for Grant Applicants” for application materials and award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- Refer to “Information for Grant Applicants.”
- Deadline
- Refer to “Information for Grant Applicants.”
- Contact
Application contact: Essex Trust
Mailing address: 176 Westbrook Road Suite 1, Essex, CT 06426
Phone: (860) 767-4416
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miss Porters's School ($300K). Together the top 10 received $554K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 82 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (60%), New Jersey (33%), Maine (4%), Washington, D.C. (2%), and Michigan (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation 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 $6K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 562% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $167K (2020) to $942K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $555K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Porters's School Farmington, CT | Program Services | $300,000 |
| The Lawrenceville School Lawrenceville, NJ | Lawrenceville Fund | $185,000 |
| Lyman Allyn Art Museum New London, CT | Operating Exenses | $20,000 |
| Pripet Riding Program Islesboro, ME | General Support | $10,000 |
| Lyme Acadamy of Fine Arts Old Lyme, CT | Program Services | $10,000 |
| The Diplomat Reception Rooms Washington, DC | Program Services | $10,000 |
| Islesboro Community Fund Islesboro, ME | Program Services | $10,000 |
| Windermere Island Foundation Inc Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Christ Church Dark Harbor Islesboro, ME | Program Services | $2,500 |
| Islesbro Islands Trust Islesboro, ME | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,654,176 | $225,500 | $611,897 | $554,500 | 12 | $555,200 | $196,222 | $98,807 |
| 2023 | $2,036,138 | $98,260 | $772,918 | $747,100 | 12 | $747,400 | $72,742 | $116,526 |
| 2022 | $2,710,967 | $1,394,842 | $1,467,925 | $942,005 | 15 | $942,305 | $177,444 | $140,028 |
| 2021 | $1,603,977 | $965,745 | $626,961 | $433,850 | 20 | $434,350 | $137,556 | $185,952 |
| 2020 | $1,259,386 | $272,751 | $221,971 | $167,000 | 23 | — | $15,507 | $163,611 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $99K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations involved in education, arts, community services, and other program activities. For example, the Lawrenceville School describes its mission as challenging a diverse community of young people to lead lives of learning, integrity, and high purpose. The Islesboro Community Fund says it provides support for higher education, medical needs, and other community needs. MacCurdy Salisbury Educational describes its work as awarding support for higher education to residents of Lyme and Old Lyme.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $554,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $300,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants were $300,000 to Miss Porter's School for program services and $185,000 to the Lawrenceville School for its Lawrenceville Fund. Other grants included $20,000 to Lyman Allyn Art Museum for operating expenses and $10,000 each to Pripet Riding Program, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, the Diplomat Reception Rooms, and Islesboro Community Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eliza T Sharp as president, Antoinette Laboiteaux as vice president, Matt Sharp as secretary, and Essex Trust as foundation manager.
The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation is led by Eliza T. Sharp, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eliza T. Sharp
President
Vice President & Trustee → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Essex Trust
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Antoinette Laboiteaux
Vice President
President, Treasurer & Trustee → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Sharp
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gloria Haffer (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Essex Trust (Foundation Manager).
Frequently asked questions about The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation
How much does The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation give each year?
The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation gave $555K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $747K across 12 grants.
What is The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $46,208, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation give grants?
The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Islesboro, ME (4 grants) and Old Lyme, CT (2 grants).
Does The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (5 grants).
Who are The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Miss Porters's School ($300,000), The Lawrenceville School ($185,000) and Lyman Allyn Art Museum ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation?
The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $555K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations involved in education, arts, community services, and other program activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation?
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 The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation's EIN?
The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1346390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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