Driesman Charitable Trust

EIN 25-1916056 · CT · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$530 Funds in CT, RI, NY +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Driesman Charitable Trust based in CT paid 15 grants totaling $31.2K to 15 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $11.9K, with a median of $530. Its largest recipients included TEMPLE ISRAEL, BLOCK ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER, and TEMPLE EMANU-EL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$687,338
Giving (latest yr)
$31,242
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$530
Recipients
15
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Temple Israel$11,925
  • Block Island Medical Center$6,600
  • Temple Emanu-el$4,371
  • Temple Shalom$4,055
  • Homes With Hope$1,000

Where grants went

  • Connecticut$18,771 · 8 grants
  • Rhode Island$7,440 · 4 grants
  • New York$4,531 · 2 grants
  • California$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (15)

Temple Israel
Westport, CT
Unrestricted
$11,925
Block Island Medical Center
New Shoreham, RI
Unrestricted
$6,600
Temple Emanu-el
New York, NY
Unrestricted
$4,371
Temple Shalom
Greenwich, CT
Unrestricted
$4,055
Homes With Hope
Westport, CT
Unrestricted
$1,000
Kolbe Cathedral
Bridgeport, CT
Unrestricted
$1,000
Congregation Sons and Daughters of Ruth
New Shoreham, RI
Unrestricted
$540
Wakeman Boys & Girls Club
Bridgeport, CT
Unrestricted
$530
Wikimedia Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Unrestricted
$500
Block Island Historical Society
New Shoreham, RI
Unrestricted
$250
New York Botanical Garden
Bronx, NY
Unrestricted
$160
Fairfield Museum
Fairfield, CT
Unrestricted
$101

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Driesman Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Driesman Charitable Trust reported 15 itemized grants totaling $31.2K. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $11.9K (median $530).

Recent recipients include TEMPLE ISRAEL, BLOCK ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER, TEMPLE EMANU-EL, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Driesman Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Connecticut, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Driesman Charitable Trust gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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