Woman's Seamen's Friend Society Of Ct | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 06-0655133
Foundation Overview
Based in New Haven, CT, Woman's Seamen's Friend Society Of Ct has awarded 191 grants totaling $3,427,789 to organizations in Connecticut, Maine and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $125,500, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
12 of 40 recipients (30%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
77% of all grants are concentrated in Connecticut, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in New Haven (53%), Branford (8%), Westbrook (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 70% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (47%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Woman's Seamen's Friend Society Of Ct's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | $2,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Cold Spring School | $12,951 | New Haven, CT, US | Educational - Primary Grade School | 2023 |
| Connecticut Food Bank | $60,000 | Wallingford, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| International Festival Of Arts And Ideas | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $41,200 | Castine, ME, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $72,400 | Buzzards Bay, MA, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2023 |
| Milford Marine Institute | $8,000 | Milford, CT, US | Operations- Marine Museum | 2023 |
| New Haven Reads | $6,100 | New Haven, CT, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $1,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Seafarers International House | $28,000 | New York, NY, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Suny Maritime College | $26,400 | Bronx, NY, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2023 |
| Take A Vet Fishing | $16,000 | Branford, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| The Seamen's Church Institute | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Essential Services On Which Mariners Rely | 2023 |
| Uconn Foundation University Of Connecticut | $3,180 | Storrs, CT, US | Operations - College/university | 2023 |
| Canal Dock Boathouse | $4,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Central Connecticut State University | $5,250 | New Britian, CT, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2023 |
| Sail Ct Access Program | $25,000 | Westbrook, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Gather New Haven | $20,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Mystic Aquarium | $8,000 | Mystic, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| New England Science & Sailing Foundation | $3,000 | Stonington, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $2,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Cold Spring School | $12,951 | New Haven, CT, US | Educational - Primary Grade School | 2023 |
| Connecticut Food Bank | $60,000 | Wallingford, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| International Festival Of Arts And Ideas | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $41,200 | Castine, ME, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $72,400 | Buzzards Bay, MA, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2023 |
| Milford Marine Institute | $8,000 | Milford, CT, US | Operations- Marine Museum | 2023 |
| New Haven Reads | $6,100 | New Haven, CT, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $1,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Seafarers International House | $28,000 | New York, NY, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Suny Maritime College | $26,400 | Bronx, NY, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2023 |
| Take A Vet Fishing | $16,000 | Branford, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| The Seamen's Church Institute | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Essential Services On Which Mariners Rely | 2023 |
| Uconn Foundation University Of Connecticut | $3,180 | Storrs, CT, US | Operations - College/university | 2023 |
| Canal Dock Boathouse | $4,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Central Connecticut State University | $5,250 | New Britian, CT, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2023 |
| Sail Ct Access Program | $25,000 | Westbrook, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Gather New Haven | $20,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Mystic Aquarium | $8,000 | Mystic, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| New England Science & Sailing Foundation | $3,000 | Stonington, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $22,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Connecticut Food Bank | $60,000 | Wallingford, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Connecticut Hospice | $16,000 | Branford, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen | $18,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Support During Covid Pandemic | 2022 |
| Fair Haven Community Health Care | $18,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Support During Covid Pandemic | 2022 |
| First Congregational Church | $6,000 | West Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $55,500 | Castine, ME, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $125,500 | Buzzards Bay, MA, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2022 |
| New Haven Reads | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2022 |
| New Haven Science Fair | $250 | New Haven, CT, US | Support For Annual Public Schools' Science Fair Projects | 2022 |
| Sail Connecticut | $45,000 | Westbrook, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $33,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Sea Research Foundation | $8,000 | Mystic, CT, US | Educational Enrichment Program | 2022 |
| Seafarers International House | $18,000 | New York, NY, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Suny Maritime College | $89,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2022 |
| Take A Vet Fishing | $10,000 | Branford, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Seamen's Church Institute | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Essential Services On Which Mariners Rely | 2022 |
| Cold Spring School | $9,159 | New Haven, CT, US | Educational - Primary Grade School | 2022 |
| Fort Nathan Hale | $4,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Historic Restoration Project | 2022 |
| Foundation Of Greater New Haven Chamber Of Commerce | $250 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Milford Marine Institute | $10,000 | Milford, CT, US | Operations- Marine Museum | 2022 |
| Save The Sound | $7,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations - Long Island Sound Ecological Studies | 2022 |
| Uconn Foundation University Of Connecticut | $2,000 | Storrs, CT, US | Operations - College/university | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $22,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Connecticut Food Bank | $60,000 | Wallingford, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Connecticut Hospice | $16,000 | Branford, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen | $18,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Support During Covid Pandemic | 2022 |
| Fair Haven Community Health Care | $18,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Support During Covid Pandemic | 2022 |
| First Congregational Church | $6,000 | West Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $55,500 | Castine, ME, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $125,500 | Buzzards Bay, MA, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2022 |
| New Haven Reads | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2022 |
| New Haven Science Fair | $250 | New Haven, CT, US | Support For Annual Public Schools' Science Fair Projects | 2022 |
| Sail Connecticut | $45,000 | Westbrook, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $33,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Sea Research Foundation | $8,000 | Mystic, CT, US | Educational Enrichment Program | 2022 |
| Seafarers International House | $18,000 | New York, NY, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Suny Maritime College | $89,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2022 |
| Take A Vet Fishing | $10,000 | Branford, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Seamen's Church Institute | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Essential Services On Which Mariners Rely | 2022 |
| Cold Spring School | $9,159 | New Haven, CT, US | Educational - Primary Grade School | 2022 |
| Fort Nathan Hale | $4,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Historic Restoration Project | 2022 |
| Foundation Of Greater New Haven Chamber Of Commerce | $250 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Milford Marine Institute | $10,000 | Milford, CT, US | Operations- Marine Museum | 2022 |
| Save The Sound | $7,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations - Long Island Sound Ecological Studies | 2022 |
| Uconn Foundation University Of Connecticut | $2,000 | Storrs, CT, US | Operations - College/university | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $22,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Connecticut Food Bank | $60,000 | Wallingford, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Connecticut Hospice | $16,000 | Branford, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen | $18,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Support During Covid Pandemic | 2022 |
| Fair Haven Community Health Care | $18,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Support During Covid Pandemic | 2022 |
| First Congregational Church | $6,000 | West Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $55,500 | Castine, ME, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $125,500 | Buzzards Bay, MA, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2022 |
| New Haven Reads | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2022 |
| New Haven Science Fair | $250 | New Haven, CT, US | Support For Annual Public Schools' Science Fair Projects | 2022 |
| Sail Connecticut | $45,000 | Westbrook, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $33,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Sea Research Foundation | $8,000 | Mystic, CT, US | Educational Enrichment Program | 2022 |
| Seafarers International House | $18,000 | New York, NY, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Suny Maritime College | $89,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2022 |
| Take A Vet Fishing | $10,000 | Branford, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Seamen's Church Institute | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Essential Services On Which Mariners Rely | 2022 |
| Cold Spring School | $9,159 | New Haven, CT, US | Educational - Primary Grade School | 2022 |
| Fort Nathan Hale | $4,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Historic Restoration Project | 2022 |
| Foundation Of Greater New Haven Chamber Of Commerce | $250 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Milford Marine Institute | $10,000 | Milford, CT, US | Operations- Marine Museum | 2022 |
| Save The Sound | $7,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations - Long Island Sound Ecological Studies | 2022 |
| Uconn Foundation University Of Connecticut | $2,000 | Storrs, CT, US | Operations - College/university | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $11,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Connecticut Food Bank | $30,000 | Wallingford, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Connecticut Hospice | $6,000 | Branford, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen | $8,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Support During Covid Pandemic | 2021 |
| Fair Haven Community Health Care | $8,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Support During Covid Pandemic | 2021 |
| First Congregational Church | $5,000 | West Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| International Festival Of Arts And Ideas | $2,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $33,900 | Castine, ME, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2021 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $73,500 | Buzzards Bay, MA, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2021 |
| New Haven Land Trust | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| New Haven Reads | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2021 |
| New Haven Science Fair | $250 | New Haven, CT, US | Support For Annual Public Schools' Science Fair Projects | 2021 |
| Sail Connecticut | $35,000 | Westbrook, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $17,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Sea Research Foundation | $5,000 | Mystic, CT, US | Educational Enrichment Program | 2021 |
| Seafarers International House | $22,000 | New York, NY, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Site Projects | $2,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Creation And Installation Of Statue Of William Lawson, Builder Of New Haven 19th Century Long Wharf Harbor Facility | 2021 |
| Suny Maritime College | $39,600 | Bronx, NY, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2021 |
| Take A Vet Fishing | $10,000 | Branford, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| The Fairfield Garden Club | $10,000 | Southport, CT, US | Support A Tree Canopy And Land Restoration Project Within The Only "marine" Project Ever Designed By Olmsted And Vaux Called The "wellness Trail" | 2021 |
| The Seamen's Church Institute | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Essential Services On Which Mariners Rely | 2021 |
| Ymca Seamen's House | $1,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Milford Marine Institute | $9,500 | Milford, CT, US | General Assistance | 2020 |
| Take-a-vet Fishing | $10,000 | Branford, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Aid To Merchant Seamen And Their Dependents | $1,400 | Westbrook, CT, US | General Assistance | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $500 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Seaman Church Institute | $4,500 | New York, NY, US | Operationsoperationsoperations | 2020 |
| Eli Whitney Museum | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Central Connecticut Grants | $10,500 | Hartford, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| International Festival Of Arts & Ideas | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $19,600 | Castine, ME, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2020 |
| Mass Maritime Academy | $38,800 | Buzzards Bay, MA, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2020 |
| New Haven Land Trust | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| New Haven Reads | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2020 |
| River Advocate | $6,500 | Hamden, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Sail Connecticut | $25,000 | Westbrook, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $2,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Ct Hospice | $5,000 | Branford, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Seafarers & International House | $24,000 | New York, NY, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Suny Maritime College | $27,100 | Bronx, NY, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Ct Foodbank | $3,000 | Wallingford, CT, US | General Assistancescholarships | 2020 |
| Ymca Seamen's House | $1,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Aid To Merchant Seamen And Their Dependents | $10,500 | Westbrook, CT, US | General Assistance | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $500 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| First Congregational Church | $27,500 | West Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Gnhcc Foundation | $250 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| International Festival Of Arts & Ideas | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $17,300 | Castine, ME, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2018 |
| Mass Maritime Academy | $48,800 | Buzzards Bay, MA, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2018 |
| New Haven Land Trust | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| New Haven Reads | $6,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2018 |
| River Advocate | $5,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Sail Connecticut | $25,000 | Westbrook, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $2,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Sea Research Foundation | $5,000 | Mystic, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Seafarers & International House | $36,500 | New York, NY, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Suny Maritime College | $29,400 | Bronx, NY, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Ymca Seamen's House | $1,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Milford Marine Institute | $10,000 | Milford, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Ct Fund For The Environment | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operationsoperationsoperations | 2018 |
| Uconn Foundation | $14,500 | Storrs, CT, US | Operations & Scholarshipsscholarships | 2017 |
| The Sound School | $15,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations & Scholarships | 2017 |
| Aid To Merchant Seamen And Their Dependents | $15,500 | Westbrook, CT, US | General Assistance | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | $500 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Farnum Neighborhood House | $3,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| First Congregational Church | $9,000 | West Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Gnhcc Foundation | $250 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $19,064 | Castine, ME, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2017 |
| Mass Maritime Academy | $41,816 | Buzzards Bay, MA, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2017 |
| New England Science And Sailing | $1,500 | Stonington, CT, US | Operations And Scholarships | 2017 |
| New Haven Reads | $13,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2017 |
| River Advocate | $6,100 | Hamden, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Sail Connecticut | $15,000 | Westbrook, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $2,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Sea Research Foundation | $5,000 | Mystic, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Seafarers & International House | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Suny Maritime College | $15,720 | Bronx, NY, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2017 |
| U S Coast Guard Academy | $1,000 | New London, CT, US | Scholarships And Operations | 2017 |
| Ymca Seamen's House | $1,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| International Festival Of Arts & Ideas | $2,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| New Haven Land Trust | $20,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Elm City Parks Conservancy | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 06-0655133 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 291 WHITNEY AVE STE 403 New Haven, CT 06511-3765 |
Key People (16)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Woman's Seamen's Friend Society Of Ct's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Executive Director | David Totman |
|---|---|
| President | Sara S Tyler |
| Immediate Past President | Marcia Cavanaugh |
| First Vice President | Elizabeth Bernardo |
| Treasurer | Margaret Ottenbreit |
Forms 990-PF
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