Bridgeport, CT
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| Range | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $5K | 18 |
| $5K–$25K | 68 |
| $25K–$100K | 17 |
| $100K+ | 6 |
Smallest $1,000 · Largest $377,337
| CT | 90% | |
| NY | 7% | |
| IN | 3% |
| Tax year | Contributions paid | Total assets | Grants listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,402,720 | $7,657,439 | 97 |
| 2024 | $2,496,189 | $8,677,773 | 104 |
| 2025 | $2,493,654 | $9,218,794 | 109 |
Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.
This foundation checked Part XV line 2 of its 990-PF: it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2025.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $377,337 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | Danbury, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $250,000 |
| St Vincent'S Medical Center Foundation | Bridgeport, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $190,727 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Greater Hudson Valley | Valhalla, NY | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $150,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Ct & Western Ma | New Haven, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $150,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | Bridgeport, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $100,000 |
| Kids & Clays Foundation | Michigan City, IN | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $68,900 |
| Ct Beardsley Zoo | Bridgeport, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $50,000 |
| Danbury Hospital Development Fund | Danbury, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $50,000 |
| Housatonic Community College Foundation | Bridgeport, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $50,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Trumbull, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $50,000 |
| Sacred Heart University Scholarship Fund | Fairfield, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $50,000 |
| United Way Of Coastal & Western Ct | Bridgeport, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $50,000 |
| Trumbull Congregational Church | Trumbull, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $40,000 |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $35,000 |
| St Joseph High School | Trumbull, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $34,350 |
| American Cancer Society New England Div | Norwalk, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Farmington, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $25,000 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $25,000 |
| Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders | Bridgeport, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $25,000 |
| Caroline House | Bridgeport, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $25,000 |
| Connecticut Central Coast Ymca | New Haven, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $25,000 |
| Trumbull Veterans & First Responders Center | Trumbull, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $25,000 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Bridgeport, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $20,000 |
| Cardinal Shehan Center | Bridgeport, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | $20,000 |
