Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 06-1078756
Foundation Overview
Based in Fairfield, CT, Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial has awarded 344 grants totaling $1,428,000 to organizations in Connecticut and New Hampshire. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $32,000, with a median award of $2,500.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,428,000
Total Assets
$5,264,259
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
25
Median Grant
$4,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 8%
2 of 25 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Connecticut
99% 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 Bridgeport (62%), Fairfield (9%), Easton (9%).
Funding Trajectory
+4%
Stable funding levels with 4% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (67%). 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 Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial'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 Connecticut Chapter | $4,000 | Farmington, CT, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Brady's Smile | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Bridgeport Public Library | $1,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Bridgeport Historic Center | 2024 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Burroughs Community Center | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2024 |
| Central Connecticut Coast - Ymca | $2,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Charlotte Helen Bacon Foundation | $5,000 | Sandy Hook, CT, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Easton Senior Citizen's Center Inc | $4,000 | Easton, CT, US | Programs | 2024 |
| Fairfield County Chorale | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Programs | 2024 |
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony | $32,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 40operations | 2024 |
| Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestra | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Homes For The Brave | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Junior Achievement Of Western Connecticut Inc | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 2000programs | 2024 |
| Life Bridge Community Services | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Longhill Garden Club | $2,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Projects | 2024 |
| Mercy Learning Center | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2024 |
| Mikey's Way Foundation | $10,000 | Easton, CT, US | Programs | 2024 |
| Neighborhood Studios Of Fairfield County | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2024 |
| The Barnum Festival Inc | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2024 |
| The Barnum Museum | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2024 |
| The Connecticut Zoological Society | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2024 |
| The Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Klein Theatre Arts (Kta) | 2024 |
| The Mendelssohn Choir Of Connecticut | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Programs | 2024 |
| Wakeman Boys And Girls | $4,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Smilow Burroughs Club House | 2024 |
| Department Of Aging | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2024 |
| American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter | $4,000 | Farmington, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Brady's Smile | $4,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Bridgeport Public Library | $1,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Bridgeport Historic Center | 2023 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Burroughs Community Center | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2023 |
| Central Connecticut Coast - Ymca | $2,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Charlotte Helen Bacon Foundation | $4,000 | Sandy Hook, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Connecticut Institute For Refugees And Immigrants | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Easton Community Center | $4,000 | Easton, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Easton Senior Center | $4,000 | Easton, CT, US | Programs | 2023 |
| Fairfield County Chorale | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Programs | 2023 |
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony | $31,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 40operations | 2023 |
| Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestra | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Homes For The Brave | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Housatonic Community College Founda | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Western Connecticut Inc | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 2000programs | 2023 |
| Life Bridge Community Services | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Longhill Garden Club | $2,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Projects | 2023 |
| Mercy Learning Center | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2023 |
| Mikey's Way Foundation | $10,000 | Easton, CT, US | Programs | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Studios Of Fairfield County | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Nourish Bridgeport Inc United Congregational Church | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| The Barnum Festival Inc | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| The Barnum Museum | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| The Connecticut Zoological Society | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2023 |
| The Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Klein Theatre Arts (Kta) | 2023 |
| The Mendelssohn Choir Of Connecticut | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Programs | 2023 |
| United Congregational Church | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Music Programs | 2023 |
| Wakeman Boys And Girls | $4,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Smilow Burroughs Club House | 2023 |
| American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter | $4,000 | Farmington, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Brady's Smile | $4,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Public Education Fund | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Public Library | $1,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Bridgeport Historic Center | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Burroughs Community Center | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| Camp Rising Sun Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | Branford, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Charlotte Helen Bacon Foundation | $4,000 | Sandy Hook, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Christian Camps & Conference Inc | $2,000 | Alton, NH, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Connecticut Institute For Refugees And Immigrants | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Easton Community Center | $4,000 | Easton, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Easton Senior Center | $4,000 | Easton, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| Fairfield County Chorale | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony | $30,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 40operations | 2022 |
| Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestra | $8,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Homes For The Brave | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Housatonic Community College Founda | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater Fairfield County Connecticut Inc | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 2000programs | 2022 |
| Lakewood Trumbull Ymca | $1,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Life Bridge Community Services | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Longhill Garden Club | $2,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Projects | 2022 |
| Mercy Learning Center | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| Mikey's Way Foundation | $10,000 | Easton, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Studios Of Fairfield County | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Nourish Bridgeport Inc United Congregational Church | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Regional Youthadult Substance Abuse | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Ryasap Programs | 2022 |
| Camp Hi-rock - Ymca | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Barnum Festival Inc | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Barnum Museum | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Connecticut Zoological Society | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Klein Theatre Arts (Kta) | 2022 |
| The Mendelssohn Choir Of Connecticut | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| United Congregational Church | $7,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Music Programs | 2022 |
| University Of Bridgeport | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Scholarship To Music Department | 2022 |
| Wakeman Boys And Girls | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Smilow Burroughs Club House | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter | $4,000 | Farmington, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Brady's Smile | $4,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Public Education Fund | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Public Library | $1,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Bridgeport Historic Center | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Burroughs Community Center | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| Camp Rising Sun Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | Branford, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Charlotte Helen Bacon Foundation | $4,000 | Sandy Hook, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Christian Camps & Conference Inc | $2,000 | Alton, NH, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Connecticut Institute For Refugees And Immigrants | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Easton Community Center | $4,000 | Easton, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Easton Senior Center | $4,000 | Easton, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| Fairfield County Chorale | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony | $30,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 40operations | 2022 |
| Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestra | $8,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Homes For The Brave | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Housatonic Community College Founda | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater Fairfield County Connecticut Inc | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 2000programs | 2022 |
| Lakewood Trumbull Ymca | $1,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Life Bridge Community Services | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Longhill Garden Club | $2,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Projects | 2022 |
| Mercy Learning Center | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| Mikey's Way Foundation | $10,000 | Easton, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Studios Of Fairfield County | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Nourish Bridgeport Inc United Congregational Church | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Regional Youthadult Substance Abuse | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Ryasap Programs | 2022 |
| Camp Hi-rock - Ymca | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Barnum Festival Inc | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Barnum Museum | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Connecticut Zoological Society | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Klein Theatre Arts (Kta) | 2022 |
| The Mendelssohn Choir Of Connecticut | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| United Congregational Church | $7,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Music Programs | 2022 |
| University Of Bridgeport | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Scholarship To Music Department | 2022 |
| Wakeman Boys And Girls | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Smilow Burroughs Club House | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter | $4,000 | Farmington, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Brady's Smile | $4,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Public Education Fund | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Public Library | $1,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Bridgeport Historic Center | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Burroughs Community Center | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| Camp Rising Sun Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | Branford, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Charlotte Helen Bacon Foundation | $4,000 | Sandy Hook, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Christian Camps & Conference Inc | $2,000 | Alton, NH, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Connecticut Institute For Refugees And Immigrants | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Easton Community Center | $4,000 | Easton, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Easton Senior Center | $4,000 | Easton, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| Fairfield County Chorale | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony | $30,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 40operations | 2022 |
| Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestra | $8,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Homes For The Brave | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Housatonic Community College Founda | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater Fairfield County Connecticut Inc | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 2000programs | 2022 |
| Lakewood Trumbull Ymca | $1,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Life Bridge Community Services | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Longhill Garden Club | $2,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Projects | 2022 |
| Mercy Learning Center | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| Mikey's Way Foundation | $10,000 | Easton, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Studios Of Fairfield County | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Nourish Bridgeport Inc United Congregational Church | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Regional Youthadult Substance Abuse | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Ryasap Programs | 2022 |
| Camp Hi-rock - Ymca | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Barnum Festival Inc | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Barnum Museum | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Connecticut Zoological Society | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Klein Theatre Arts (Kta) | 2022 |
| The Mendelssohn Choir Of Connecticut | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Programs | 2022 |
| United Congregational Church | $7,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Music Programs | 2022 |
| University Of Bridgeport | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Scholarship To Music Department | 2022 |
| Wakeman Boys And Girls | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Smilow Burroughs Club House | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter | $4,500 | Farmington, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Brady's Smile | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Bridgeport Public Education Fund | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Bridgeport Public Library | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Bridgeport Historic Center | 2021 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Burroughs Community Center | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Camp Rising Sun Charitable Foundation | $1,500 | Branford, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Charlotte Helen Bacon Foundation | $5,000 | Sandy Hook, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Christian Camps & Conference Inc | $2,500 | Alton, NH, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Connecticut Institute For Refugees And Immigrants | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Easton Community Center | $4,000 | Easton, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Easton Senior Center | $4,000 | Easton, CT, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Fairfield County Chorale | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony | $32,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 40operations | 2021 |
| Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestra | $8,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Homes For The Brave | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Housatonic Community College Founda | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater Fairfield County Connecticut Inc | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 2000programs | 2021 |
| Lakewood Trumbull Ymca | $5,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Life Bridge Community Services | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Longhill Garden Club | $2,500 | Trumbull, CT, US | Projects | 2021 |
| Mercy Learning Center | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Mikey's Way Foundation | $10,000 | Easton, CT, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Neighborhood Studios Of Fairfield County | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Nourish Bridgeport Inc United Congregational Church | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Regional Youthadult Substance Abuse Project | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Ryasap Programs | 2021 |
| Salvation Army Southern New England Division | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2021 |
| The Barnum Festival Inc | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| The Barnum Museum | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| The Connecticut Zoological Society | $7,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2021 |
| The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp | $1,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| The Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Klein Theatre Arts (kta) | 2021 |
| The Mendelssohn Choir Of Connecticut | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Programs | 2021 |
| United Congregational Church | $7,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Music Programs | 2021 |
| University Of Bridgeport | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Scholarship To Music Department | 2021 |
| Wakeman Boys And Girls | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Smilow Burroughs Club House | 2021 |
| American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter | $4,000 | Farmington, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Brady's Smile | $2,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Bridgeport Public Education Fund | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2020 |
| Bridgeport Public Library | $1,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Bridgeport Historic Center | 2020 |
| Burroughs Community Center | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2020 |
| Camp Rising Sun Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | Branford, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Charlotte Helen Bacon Foundation | $2,000 | Sandy Hook, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Connecticut Institute For Refugees And Immigrants | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Easton Community Center | $5,500 | Easton, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Easton Senior Center | $4,000 | Easton, CT, US | Programs | 2020 |
| Emerge | $1,000 | Stratford, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Fairfield County Chorale | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Programs | 2020 |
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony | $32,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 40operations | 2020 |
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony Youth Orchestra | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Homes For The Brave | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Housatonic Community College | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement Of Western Connecticut Inc | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 2000programs | 2020 |
| Lakewood Trumbull Ymca | $1,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Life Bridge Community Services | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Longhill Garden Club | $2,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Projects | 2020 |
| Mercy Learning Center | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2020 |
| Mikey's Way Foundation | $7,500 | Easton, CT, US | Programs | 2020 |
| Neighborhood Studios Of Fairfield County | $3,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Nourish Bridgeport Inc United Congregational Church | $4,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Regional Youthadult Substance Abuse Project | $1,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Ryasap Programs | 2020 |
| Salvation Army Southern New England Division | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2020 |
| The Barnum Festival Inc | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| The Barnum Museum | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| The Connecticut Zoological Society | $6,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2020 |
| The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| The Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Klein Theatre Arts (kta) | 2020 |
| The Mendelssohn Choir Of Connecticut | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Programs | 2020 |
| United Congregational Church | $7,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Music Programs | 2020 |
| University Of Bridgeport | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Scholarship To Music Department | 2020 |
| Wakeman Boys And Girls | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Smilow Burroughs Club House | 2020 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Christian Camps & Conference Inc | $2,000 | Alton, NH, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter | $3,500 | Farmington, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Brady's Smile | $2,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Bridgeport Public Education Fund | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2018 |
| Bridgeport Public Library | $1,250 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Bridgeport Historic Center | 2018 |
| Burroughs Community Center | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2018 |
| Camp Rising Sun Charitable Foundation | $1,500 | Branford, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Charlotte Helen Bacon Foundation | $1,000 | Sandy Hook, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Connecticut Institute For Refugees And Immigrants | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Easton Community Teen Center | $4,000 | Easton, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Easton Senior Center | $4,000 | Easton, CT, US | Programs | 2018 |
| Emerge | $1,000 | Stratford, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Fairfield County Chorale | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Programs | 2018 |
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony | $31,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony Youth Orchestra | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Homes For The Brave | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Housatonic Community College | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Junior Achievement Of Western Connecticut Inc | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2018 |
| Lakewood Trumbull Ymca | $1,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Life Bridge Community Services | $1,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Longhill Garden Club | $2,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Projects | 2018 |
| Mercy Learning Center | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2018 |
| Mikey's Way Foundation | $6,500 | Easton, CT, US | Programs | 2018 |
| Monroe Historical Society Inc | $1,000 | Monroe, CT, US | Historic Museum | 2018 |
| Neighborhood Studios Of Fairfield County | $1,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Nourish Bridgeport Inc United Congregational Church | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Regional Youthadult Substance Abuse Project | $1,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Ryasap Programs | 2018 |
| Salvation Army Southern New England Division | $1,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2018 |
| The Barnum Festival Inc | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| The Barnum Museum | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| The Connecticut Zoological Society | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2018 |
| The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| The Hometown Foundation | $1,250 | Cheshire, CT, US | K-9 Challenge | 2018 |
| The Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Klein Theatre Arts (kta)klein Theatre Arts (kta) | 2018 |
| The Mendelssohn Choir Of Connecticut | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Programs | 2018 |
| United Congregational Church | $12,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Music Programs | 2018 |
| University Of Bridgeport | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Scholarship To Music Department | 2018 |
| Wakeman Boys And Girls | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Smilow Burroughs Club House | 2018 |
| American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter | $3,500 | Farmington, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Bridgeport Public Education Fund | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2017 |
| Bridgeport Public Library | $1,250 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Bridgeport Historic Center | 2017 |
| Burroughs Community Center | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2017 |
| Charlotte Helen Bacon Foundation | $1,000 | Sandy Hook, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Easton Community Teen Center | $4,000 | Easton, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Easton Senior Center | $4,000 | Easton, CT, US | Programs | 2017 |
| Emerge | $1,000 | Stratford, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Fairfield County Chorale | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Programs | 2017 |
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony | $32,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony Youth Orchestra | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Homes For The Brave | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Housatonic Community College | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Connecticut Institute For Refugees And Immigrants | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Junior Achievement Of Western Connecticut Inc | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2017 |
| Lakewood Trumbull Ymca | $1,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Life Bridge Community Services | $1,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Longhill Garden Club | $2,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Projects | 2017 |
| Mercy Learning Center | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2017 |
| Mikey's Way Foundation | $7,000 | Easton, CT, US | Programs | 2017 |
| Monroe Historical Society Inc | $1,000 | Monroe, CT, US | Historic Museum | 2017 |
| Neighborhood Studios Of Fairfield County | $1,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Nourish Bridgeport Inc United Congregational Church | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Regional Youthadult Substance Abuse Project | $1,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Ryasap Programs | 2017 |
| Salvation Army Southern New England Division | $1,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2017 |
| Camp Rising Sun Charitable Foundation | $1,500 | Branford, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| The Barnum Festival Inc | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| The Barnum Museum | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| The Connecticut Zoological Society | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2017 |
| The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| The Hometown Foundation | $1,250 | Cheshire, CT, US | K-9 Challenge | 2017 |
| The Mendelssohn Choir Of Connecticut | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Programs | 2017 |
| United Congregational Church | $15,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Music Programs | 2017 |
| University Of Bridgeport | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Scholarship To Music Department | 2017 |
| Wakeman Boys And Girls | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Smilow Burroughs Club House | 2017 |
| The Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Klein Theatre Arts (kta)klein Theatre Arts (kta) | 2017 |
| Brady's Smile | $2,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony Youth Orchestra | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony | $31,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Bridgeport Public Education Fund | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2016 |
| International Institute Of Connecticut Inc | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Monroe Historical Society Inc | $1,000 | Monroe, CT, US | Historic Museum | 2016 |
| Regional Youthadult Substance Abuse Project | $1,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Ryasap Programs | 2016 |
| Easton Senior Center | $4,000 | Easton, CT, US | Programs | 2016 |
| Lakewood Trumbull Ymca | $1,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Longhill Garden Club | $2,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Projects | 2016 |
| United Congregational Church | $15,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Music Programs | 2016 |
| Square One Theatre Company | $2,000 | Stratford, CT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Junior Achievement Of Western Connecticut Inc | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2016 |
| The Mendelssohn Choir Of Connecticut | $3,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Programs | 2016 |
| The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Fairfield County Chorale | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Programs | 2016 |
| Mikey's Way Foundation | $6,500 | Easton, CT, US | Programs | 2016 |
| The Barnum Festival Inc | $3,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| The Barnum Museum | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Neighborhood Studios Of Fairfield County | $1,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Easton Community Teen Center | $4,000 | Easton, CT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| The Hometown Foundation | $1,000 | Cheshire, CT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter | $4,500 | Farmington, CT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Emerge | $1,000 | Stratford, CT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Homes For The Brave | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| The Connecticut Zoological Society | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2016 |
| University Of Bridgeport | $4,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Scholarship To Music Department | 2016 |
| Charlotte Helen Bacon Foundation | $1,000 | Sandy Hook, CT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Norma F Pfriem Urban Outreach Initiatives | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2016 |
| Mercy Learning Center | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2016 |
| Wakeman Boys And Girls | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Smilow Burroughs Club House | 2016 |
| Burroughs Community Center | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2016 |
| Housatonic Community College | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Salvation Army Southern New England Division | $1,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Programs | 2016 |
| Bridgeport Public Library | $1,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Bridgeport Historic Center | 2016 |
| Life Bridge Community Services | $1,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operations | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 06-1078756 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 357 COMMERCE DR UNIT 320187 Fairfield, CT 06825-7708 |
Key People (3)
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| President | Elizabeth Tellalian |
|---|---|
| Vice President & Treasurer | Robert S Tellalian Jr |
| Secretary | Nevard W Tellalian |
Forms 990-PF
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