The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on education. It funds educational institutions such as Miss Porter's School and The Lawrenceville School, indicating a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities. Additionally, the foundation supports historical preservation, arts and culture initiatives, and community development programs. Through its grants, it serves diverse populations and organizations, contributing to both program services and general support across multiple sectors.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑sized education, arts, or community organizations with a clear connection to the foundation’s region or priorities and the capacity to manage a substantial one‑time or project grant.
Good Fit
- • Institution is an educational institution, museum, historic preservation group, or community program.
- • Demonstrable Connecticut presence or a clear regional link to the foundation.
- • Capacity to receive and report on larger multi‑year or capital grants.
- • Willingness to follow the foundation's mailed application instructions and offline submission process.
Geography
Grants in the latest year went to organizations in five states, but a clear concentration exists in Connecticut, which received about 59% of the dollars; footprint is multi‑state but regionally focused.
Recipient Variety
Twelve distinct recipients were funded in the observed year across education, arts, historic preservation, and community programs, showing a moderate breadth of recipients even though most dollars were concentrated in a few large awards.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover is unavailable because only one year is observed, but the filing includes application instructions and a named mailing contact, suggesting unfamiliar applicants have a plausible (though relationship‑sensitive) route to apply.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
