Private foundation · EIN 06-6054855

The Barden Foundation Inc

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Bridgeport, CT

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2025-10-31) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202640299349100624
Total assets (EOY)$4,847,988
Grants paid$374,000
Typical (median) grant$3,500
Grants listed69
Giving in home state (CT)94%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K48
$5K–$25K19
$25K–$100K2
$100K+0

Smallest $1,000 · Largest $26,000

Geographic focus

CT
94%
NY
2%
TX
2%
WI
2%
TN
1%

Common purposes

scholarshipcommunityserviceswelfareyouthhealthhealthcareeducationalscholarshipcommunityscholarshipscholarshipcommmunity

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2022$296,000$4,701,83565
2023$347,500$4,835,95566
2024$374,000$4,847,98869

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactTHE BARDEN FOUNDATION INC - SCHOLAR
Address200 PARK AVENUE, DANBURY, CT, 06810
Phone2033367532
Form & materialsAPPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS
DeadlinesMARCH 31 DEADLINE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
RestrictionsSCHOLARSHIPS ARE GENERALLY RESTRICTED TO CHILDREN OF EMPLOYEES OF THE BARDEN CORPORATION, WINSTED PRECISION BALL COMPANY, INC, LACEY MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC,PARAGON MEDICAL AND MW INDUSTRIES. OCCASIONALLY, SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ALSO GRANTED TO COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES TO HELP FUND THEIR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS.
ContactTHE BARDEN FOUNDATION INC- ATTN ROB
Address1146 BARNUM AVENUE, BRIDGEPORT, CT, 06610
Phone2033367532
Form & materialsA LETTER OUTLINING THE ORGANIZATION'S GOALS, REQUIREMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DeadlinesJANUARY 1 DEADLINE FOR ALL CONTRIBUTION REQUESTS
RestrictionsNO RESTRICTIONS

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Western Ct State UniversityDANBURY, CTEDUCATIONAL SERVICES$26,000
United Way Of Coastal & Western CtDANBURY, CTCOMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELFARE$25,000
Bridgeport Hospital Foundation IncBRIDGEPORT, CTCOMMUNITY HEALTHCARE$24,000
United Way Of Northwest CtTORRINGTON, CTCOMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELFARE$15,000
Danbury Hospital Development FundDANBURY, CTCOMMUNITY HEALTHCARE$15,000
United Way Of Coastal & Western CtDANBURY, CTCOMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELFARE$15,000
FishTORRINGTON, CTCOMMUNITY WELFARE$14,000
Regional HospiceDANBURY, CTCOMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELFARE$14,000
Winsted Area Child Care Center IncWINSTED, CTYOUTH SERVICES$12,000
Als Ct ChapterMILFORD, CTCOMMUNITY HEALTHCARE$10,000
American Cancer SocietyWILTON, CTCOMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELFARE$10,000
American Red Cross - CtDANBURY, CTCOMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELFARE$10,000
Beardsley LibraryWINSTED, CTCOMMUNITY WELFARE$10,000
Ability BeyondBETHEL, CTCOMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELFARE$7,000
Bridgeport Rescue MissionBRIGEPORT, CTCOMMUNITY WELFARE$6,000
Ct Zoological SocietyBRIDGEPORT, CTYOUTH SERVICES$6,000
Housatonic Community College Foundation - Mfg AllianceBRIDGEPORT, CTEDUCATIONAL SERVICES$6,000
Naugatuck Community College FoundationWATERBURY, CTEDUCATIONAL SERVICES$6,000
Americares Free ClinicsSTAMFORD, CTCOMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELFARE$5,000
Ann'S PlaceDANBURY, CTCOMMUNITY HEALTHCARE$5,000
Mcgiveney Community CenterBRIDGEPORT, CTYOUTH SERVICES$5,000
University Of Tennessee On Behalf Of James BickleKNOXVILLE, TNSCHOLARSHIP$3,500
University Of New Haven On Behalf Of Vida CabaWEST HAVEN, CTSCHOLARSHIP$3,500
Rochester Institute Of Technology On Behalf Of Adam MohamedROCHESTER, NYSCHOLARSHIP$3,500
University Of Ct On Behalf Of Adam BresmanSTORRS, CTSCHOLARSHIP$3,500
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