Persbacker Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 06-1619225

Foundation Overview

Based in New Milford, CT, Persbacker Foundation Inc has awarded 152 grants totaling $1,171,000 to organizations in Connecticut, Florida and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $45,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,171,000
Total Assets
$3,272,620
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
20
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 10%

2 of 20 recipients (10%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Connecticut

56% of grants are awarded in Connecticut, with additional funding distributed across 2 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in Storrs (26%), New Milford (16%), Danbury (16%).

Funding Trajectory
+51%

Strong 51% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (61%). 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 Persbacker Foundation Inc'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
After School Arts Program (Asap) $1,000 Washington, CT, US To Foster Creative Learning Through The Arts 2023
Angelwood Inc $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Provide Services To Individuals With Disabilities And Their Families 2023
Be The Light $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Support The Cathedral District Of Jacksonville, Florida 2023
Bright Holidays Inc $10,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US To Support Organization's Clothing For Kids Program 2023
Connecting Through Music $5,000 Atlantic Beach, FL, US Provide Music Therapy To Enhance The Development Of Children With Special Needs 2023
Cultural Center Of Ponte Vedra Beach $45,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US To Support Programs Emphasizing Arts For Special Needs Children 2023
Hugs Across The County Of St Johns Florida $10,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US Assist Students Living In Poverty 2023
Hunt Hill Farm Trust Inc $1,000 New Milford, CT, US Land Conservation 2023
Juniata College $5,000 Huntingdon, PA, US K Through 12 Reading Education Program 2023
Merwinsville Hotel $2,000 Gaylordsville, CT, US To Support Preservation Of Historic Building 2023
Regional Hospice And Home Care Of Western Connecticut $3,000 Danbury, CT, US Towards Pledge Of $55,000 To Create The "West Family Room" 2023
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association $3,000 Ridgefield, CT, US Support Hospice Care 2023
Roxbury Ambulance Association $3,000 Roxbury, CT, US Providing Medical Transportation 2023
Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department $3,000 Roxbury, CT, US Support A Local Volunteer Fire Department 2023
St Gerard Campus Of St Augustine Florida $5,000 St Augustine, FL, US Provide Housing, Education And Counseling To Pregnant Girls And Women 2023
The University Of Connecticut Foundation - Entreprenurial Boot Camp $5,000 Storrs, CT, US Educating Disabled Veterans On Starting A Business 2023
The University Of Connecticut Foundation - Husky Excellence Fund $15,000 Storrs, CT, US Mental Health Program For Student-athletes 2023
The University Of Connecticut Foundation - School Of Fine Arts $10,000 Storrs, CT, US Support The Music Department's Purchase Of Steinway Pianos 2023
Nuvance Health Fka Western Connecticut Health Network $20,000 Danbury, CT, US Resident Physician Communication Program 2023
Bit Of Faith Ranch Of Ponte Vedra $5,000 Ponte Vedra, FL, US Support Adaptive Riding And Related Activities For Persons With Autism And Related Disabilities 2023
After School Arts Program (asap) $1,000 Washington, CT, US To Foster Creative Learning Through The Arts 2022
Angelwood Inc $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Provide Services To Individuals With Disabilities And Their Families 2022
Be The Light $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Support The Cathedral District Of Jacksonville, Florida 2022
Bright Holidays Inc $10,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US To Support Organization's Clothing For Kids Program 2022
Cultural Center Of Ponte Vedra Beach $45,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US To Support Programs Emphasizing Arts For Special Needs Children 2022
Cummer Museum Of Art & Gardens $2,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Support The Arts 2022
Hugs Across The County Of St Johns Florida $10,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US Assist Students Living In Poverty 2022
Hunt Hill Farm Trust Inc $1,000 New Milford, CT, US Land Conservation 2022
Juniata College $5,000 Huntingdon, PA, US K Through 12 Reading Education Program 2022
Merwinsville Hotel $2,000 Gaylordsville, CT, US To Support Preservation Of Historic Building 2022
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association $5,000 Ridgefield, CT, US Support Hospice Care 2022
Roxbury Ambulance Association $3,000 Roxbury, CT, US Providing Medical Transportation 2022
Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department $3,000 Roxbury, CT, US Support A Local Volunteer Fire Department 2022
St Gerard Campus Of St Augustine Florida $5,000 St Augustine, FL, US Provide Housing, Education And Counseling To Pregnant Girls And Women 2022
The University Of Connecticut Foundation - Entreprenurial Boot Camp $5,000 Storrs, CT, US Educating Disabled Veterans On Starting A Business 2022
The University Of Connecticut Foundation - Husky Excellence Fund $15,000 Storrs, CT, US Mental Health Program For Student-athletes 2022
The University Of Connecticut Foundation - School Of Fine Arts $10,000 Storrs, CT, US Support The Music Department's Purchase Of Steinway Pianos 2022
Western Connecticut Health Network $20,000 Danbury, CT, US Resident Physician Communication Program 2022
Regional Hospice And Home Care Of Western Connecticut $5,000 Danbury, CT, US Towards Pledge Of $55,000 To Create The "west Family Room" 2022
Brain Tumor Network $5,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US Provide Information And Support To Individuals Diagnosed With Brain Tumors 2022
Connecting Through Music $2,000 Atlantic Beach, FL, US Provide Music Therapy To Enhance The Development Of Children With Special Needs 2022
After School Arts Program (Asap) $1,000 Washington, CT, US To Foster Creative Learning Through The Arts 2022
Angelwood Inc $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Provide Services To Individuals With Disabilities And Their Families 2022
Be The Light $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Support The Cathedral District Of Jacksonville, Florida 2022
Bright Holidays Inc $10,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US To Support Organization's Clothing For Kids Program 2022
Cultural Center Of Ponte Vedra Beach $45,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US To Support Programs Emphasizing Arts For Special Needs Children 2022
Cummer Museum Of Art & Gardens $2,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Support The Arts 2022
Hugs Across The County Of St Johns Florida $10,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US Assist Students Living In Poverty 2022
Hunt Hill Farm Trust Inc $1,000 New Milford, CT, US Land Conservation 2022
Juniata College $5,000 Huntingdon, PA, US K Through 12 Reading Education Program 2022
Merwinsville Hotel $2,000 Gaylordsville, CT, US To Support Preservation Of Historic Building 2022
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association $5,000 Ridgefield, CT, US Support Hospice Care 2022
Roxbury Ambulance Association $3,000 Roxbury, CT, US Providing Medical Transportation 2022
Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department $3,000 Roxbury, CT, US Support A Local Volunteer Fire Department 2022
St Gerard Campus Of St Augustine Florida $5,000 St Augustine, FL, US Provide Housing, Education And Counseling To Pregnant Girls And Women 2022
The University Of Connecticut Foundation - Entreprenurial Boot Camp $5,000 Storrs, CT, US Educating Disabled Veterans On Starting A Business 2022
The University Of Connecticut Foundation - Husky Excellence Fund $15,000 Storrs, CT, US Mental Health Program For Student-athletes 2022
The University Of Connecticut Foundation - School Of Fine Arts $10,000 Storrs, CT, US Support The Music Department's Purchase Of Steinway Pianos 2022
Western Connecticut Health Network $20,000 Danbury, CT, US Resident Physician Communication Program 2022
Regional Hospice And Home Care Of Western Connecticut $5,000 Danbury, CT, US Towards Pledge Of $55,000 To Create The "West Family Room" 2022
Brain Tumor Network $5,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US Provide Information And Support To Individuals Diagnosed With Brain Tumors 2022
Connecting Through Music $2,000 Atlantic Beach, FL, US Provide Music Therapy To Enhance The Development Of Children With Special Needs 2022
After School Arts Program (Asap) $1,000 Washington, CT, US To Foster Creative Learning Through The Arts 2022
Angelwood Inc $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Provide Services To Individuals With Disabilities And Their Families 2022
Be The Light $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Support The Cathedral District Of Jacksonville, Florida 2022
Bright Holidays Inc $10,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US To Support Organization's Clothing For Kids Program 2022
Cultural Center Of Ponte Vedra Beach $45,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US To Support Programs Emphasizing Arts For Special Needs Children 2022
Cummer Museum Of Art & Gardens $2,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Support The Arts 2022
Hugs Across The County Of St Johns Florida $10,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US Assist Students Living In Poverty 2022
Hunt Hill Farm Trust Inc $1,000 New Milford, CT, US Land Conservation 2022
Juniata College $5,000 Huntingdon, PA, US K Through 12 Reading Education Program 2022
Merwinsville Hotel $2,000 Gaylordsville, CT, US To Support Preservation Of Historic Building 2022
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association $5,000 Ridgefield, CT, US Support Hospice Care 2022
Roxbury Ambulance Association $3,000 Roxbury, CT, US Providing Medical Transportation 2022
Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department $3,000 Roxbury, CT, US Support A Local Volunteer Fire Department 2022
St Gerard Campus Of St Augustine Florida $5,000 St Augustine, FL, US Provide Housing, Education And Counseling To Pregnant Girls And Women 2022
The University Of Connecticut Foundation - Entreprenurial Boot Camp $5,000 Storrs, CT, US Educating Disabled Veterans On Starting A Business 2022
The University Of Connecticut Foundation - Husky Excellence Fund $15,000 Storrs, CT, US Mental Health Program For Student-athletes 2022
The University Of Connecticut Foundation - School Of Fine Arts $10,000 Storrs, CT, US Support The Music Department's Purchase Of Steinway Pianos 2022
Western Connecticut Health Network $20,000 Danbury, CT, US Resident Physician Communication Program 2022
Regional Hospice And Home Care Of Western Connecticut $5,000 Danbury, CT, US Towards Pledge Of $55,000 To Create The "West Family Room" 2022
Brain Tumor Network $5,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US Provide Information And Support To Individuals Diagnosed With Brain Tumors 2022
Connecting Through Music $2,000 Atlantic Beach, FL, US Provide Music Therapy To Enhance The Development Of Children With Special Needs 2022
Angelwood Inc $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Provide Services To Individuals With Disabilities And Their Families 2021
Bright Holidays Inc $10,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US To Support Organization's Clothing For Kids Program 2021
Cultural Center Of Ponte Vedra Beach $45,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US To Support Programs Emphasizing Arts For Special Needs Children 2021
Hugs Across The County Of St Johns Florida $10,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US Assist Students Living In Poverty 2021
Juniata College $5,000 Huntingdon, PA, US K Through 12 Reading Education Program 2021
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association $5,000 Ridgefield, CT, US Support Hospice Care 2021
St Gerard Campus Of St Augustine Florida $5,000 St Augustine, FL, US Provide Housing, Education And Counseling To Pregnant Girls And Women 2021
The University Of Connecticut Foundation - Entreprenurial Boot Camp $5,000 Storrs, CT, US Educating Disabled Veterans On Starting A Business 2021
The University Of Connecticut Foundation - Husky Excellence Fund $15,000 Storrs, CT, US Mental Health Program For Student-athletes 2021
The University Of Connecticut Foundation - School Of Fine Arts $10,000 Storrs, CT, US Support The Music Department's Purchase Of Steinway Pianos 2021
Western Connecticut Health Network $20,000 Danbury, CT, US Resident Physician Communication Program 2021
After School Arts Program (asap) $2,000 Washington, CT, US To Foster Creative Learning Through The Arts 2021
Cummer Museum Of Art & Gardens $2,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Support The Arts 2021
Hunt Hill Farm Trust Inc $1,000 New Milford, CT, US Land Conservation 2021
Merwinsville Hotel $2,000 Gaylordsville, CT, US To Support Preservation Of Historic Building 2021
Be The Light $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Support The Cathedral District Of Jacksonville, Florida 2021
Roxbury Ambulance Association $3,000 Roxbury, CT, US Providing Medical Transportation 2021
Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department $3,000 Roxbury, CT, US Support A Local Volunteer Fire Department 2021
Bright Holidays Inc $10,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US To Support Organization's Clothing For Kids Program 2020
Cultural Center Of Ponte Vedra Beach $40,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US To Support Programs Emphasizing Arts For Special Needs Children 2020
Hugs Across The County Of St Johns Florida $10,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US Assist Students Living In Poverty 2020
Juniata College $5,000 Huntington, PA, US K Through 12 Reading Education Program 2020
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association $10,000 Ridgefield, CT, US Support Hospice Care 2020
St Gerard Campus Of St Augustine Florida $5,000 St Augustine, FL, US Provide Housing, Education And Counseling To Pregnant Girls And Women 2020
The University Of Connecticut Foundation - Husky Excellence Fund $15,000 Storrs, CT, US Mental Health Program For Student-athletes 2020
The University Of Connecticut Foundation - Entreprenurial Boot Camp $5,000 Storrs, CT, US Educating Disabled Veterans On Starting A Business 2020
The University Of Connecticut Foundation - School Of Fine Arts $10,000 Storrs, CT, US Support The Music Department's Purchase Of Steinway Pianos 2020
Western Connecticut Health Network $20,000 Danbury, CT, US Resident Physician Communication Program 2020
Angelwood Inc $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Provide Services To Individuals With Disabilities And Their Families 2020
Camella's Cupboard $2,000 New Milford, CT, US Providing Meals To Needy Children 2020
Community Culinary School Of Northwestern Ct $500 New Milford, CT, US Training Workers For Jobs In The Food Services Industry 2020
Epic Cure Inc $2,000 St Augustine, FL, US Providing Meals To Students Affected By School Closures Due To The Pandemic 2020
Feeding Northeast Florida $2,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Providing Meals To Students Affected By School Closures Due To The Pandemic 2020
Kent Community Fund $2,000 Kent, CT, US Support Emergency Needs Of Local Residents 2020
Loaves & Fishes Of New Milford $1,000 New Milford, CT, US Relieve Local Food Insecurity 2020
New Milford Community Ambulance $1,000 New Milford, CT, US Providing Medical Transportation 2020
New Milford Department Of Social Services $2,000 New Milford, CT, US Providing Food For Families And Individuals Affected By The Pandemic 2020
Town Of Ridgefield Dept Of Social Services $500 Ridgefield, CT, US Providing Food For Families And Individuals Affected By The Pandemic 2020
Town Of Washington Community Relief Fund $500 Washington, CT, US Providing Food For Families And Individuals Affected By The Pandemic 2020
After School Arts Program (asap) $2,000 Washington, CT, US To Foster Creative Learning Through The Arts 2017
Bright Holidays Inc $5,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US To Support Organization's Clothing For Kids Program 2017
Cultural Center Of Ponte Vedra Beach $30,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US To Support Programs Emphasizing Arts For Special Needs Children 2017
Derby Historical Society $15,000 Derby, CT, US To Support Preservation Of The General David Humprheys House 2017
Hunt Hill Farm Trust Inc $1,000 New Milford, CT, US Land Conservation 2017
Juniata College $5,000 Huntington, PA, US K Through 12 Reading Education Program 2017
Regional Hospice And Home Care Of Western Connecticut $11,000 Danbury, CT, US Towards Pledge Of $55,000 To Create The "west Family Room" 2017
St Gerard Campus $5,000 St Augustine, FL, US Provide Housing, Education And Counseling To Pregnant Girls And Women 2017
The University Of Connecticut Foundation - School Of Fine Arts $10,000 Storrs, CT, US Support The Music Department's Purchase Of Steinway Pianos 2017
The University Of Connecticut Foundation Inc $5,000 Storrs, CT, US Educating Disabled Veterans On Starting A Business 2017
True Blue Navy Families Benefactors Inc $5,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US Support Naval Station Mayport Lake Wonderwood Recreational Development Project 2017
United Way Of Western Connecticut $1,000 New Milford, CT, US Support Local Non-profit Organizations 2017
Western Connecticut Health Network $10,000 Danbury, CT, US Community Health Care 2017
Derby Historical Society $2,000 Derby, CT, US Fund Programming Related To The David Humphreys House 2017
Ridgefield Playhouse For Movies And The Performing Arts Inc $3,000 Ridgefield, CT, US Support The Arts 2017
After School Arts Program (asap) $2,000 Washington, CT, US To Foster Creative Learning Through The Arts 2016
Bright Holidays Inc $5,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US To Support Organization's Clothing For Kids Program 2016
Cultural Center Of Ponte Vedra Beach $25,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US To Support Programs Emphasizing Arts For Special Needs Children 2016
Derby Historical Society $15,000 Derby, CT, US To Support Preservation Of The General David Humprheys House 2016
Hunt Hill Farm Trust Inc $500 New Milford, CT, US Land Conservation 2016
Juniata College $5,000 Huntington, PA, US K Through 12 Reading Education Program 2016
Regional Hospice And Home Care Of Western Connecticut $11,000 Danbury, CT, US Towards Pledge Of $55,000 To Create The "west Family Room" 2016
St Francis House $10,000 St Augustine, FL, US To Shelter Mothers And Families Who Are Abused And Homeless 2016
St Gerard Campus $5,000 St Augustine, FL, US Provide Housing, Education And Counseling To Pregnant Girls And Women 2016
The University Of Connecticut Foundation - School Of Fine Arts $2,000 Storrs, CT, US Support The Music Department's Purchase Of Steinway Pianos 2016
The University Of Connecticut Foundation Inc $5,000 Storrs, CT, US Educating Disabled Veterans On Starting A Business 2016
True Blue Navy Families Benefactors Inc $5,000 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US Support Naval Station Mayport Lake Wonderwood Recreational Development Project 2016
United Way Of Western Connecticut $1,000 New Milford, CT, US Support Local Non-profit Organizations 2016
Western Connecticut Health Network $10,000 Danbury, CT, US Community Health Care 2016
Hart Felt Ministries Inc $5,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Helping Senior Citizens Stay Independent 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Persbacker Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 06-1619225
Website N/A
Address 51 MAIN ST New Milford, CT 06776-2807

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Persbacker Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/director Elaine Joyce Wyman
Secretary/director Arthur C Weinshank
Vice President/director Steven Wyman
Treasurer/director Timothy J Riordan

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.