Elisha Leavenworth Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 06-6035206

Foundation Overview

Based in Middlebury, CT, Elisha Leavenworth Foundation Inc has awarded 235 grants totaling $2,631,015 to organizations in Connecticut, New York and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $50,000, with a median award of $6,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,631,015
Total Assets
$6,762,889
Median Grant (all grants)
$6,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
20
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Growth
+50% (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
Relationship-Focused: 25%

5 of 20 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Connecticut

97% 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 Waterbury (90%), Storrs (3%), Woodbury (3%).

Funding Trajectory
+63%

Strong 63% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (57%). 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 Elisha Leavenworth 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
Asap $10,000 Washington, CT, US Operating Support 2024
Boys And Girls Club Of Waterbury $15,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2024
Brass City Charter School $20,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2024
Catholic Academy Of Waterbury $17,500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2024
Childrens Community School $18,900 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2024
Flanders Nature Center $21,026 Woodbury, CT, US Operating Support 2024
Hopeville Church $15,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2024
Mattatuck Museum $15,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2024
Notre Dame University $5,000 Notre Dame, IN, US Financial Aid 2024
Palace Theatre $10,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Expense 2024
Salvation Army $10,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2024
Seven Angels Theater $9,600 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2024
Skidmore College $5,000 Saratoga Springs, NY, US Financial Aid 2024
St Vincent Depaul $20,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2024
Trinity College $5,000 Hartford, CT, US Financial Aid 2024
University Of Ct $10,000 Storrs, CT, US Financial Aid 2024
University Of Ct Waterbury $30,259 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2024
Waterbury Symphony $15,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2024
Waterbury Youth Services $3,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2024
Ymca Waterbury $15,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2024
Act 4 Ministries $35,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2023
Boys And Girls Club Of Waterbury $25,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2023
Brass City Charter School $43,238 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2023
Bridge To Success $4,680 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2023
Childrens Community School $31,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2023
Ct Community Foundation $500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2023
Flanders Nature Center $17,235 Woodbury, CT, US Operating Support 2023
Gwim $3,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2023
Notre Dame University $5,000 Notre Dame, IN, US Financial Aid 2023
Palace Theatre $2,500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Expense 2023
Salvation Army $10,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2023
Seven Angels Theater $9,600 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2023
Shakespearience Productions $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2023
Skidmore College $5,000 Saratoga Springs, NY, US Financial Aid 2023
South Congregational Church $21,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2023
St Vincent Depaul $40,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2023
Ungroup Society $12,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2023
University Of Ct $10,000 Storrs, CT, US Financial Aid 2023
Waterbury Symphony $10,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2023
Waterbury Youth Services $12,850 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2023
Act 4 Ministries $22,500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Bible Church Food Pantry $6,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Waterbury $3,110 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Brass City Charter School $15,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Bridge To Success $29,844 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Chd-ct $6,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Childrens Community School $30,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Community Tabernacle $2,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Ct Community Foundation $500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Ct Partnership For Children $6,000 Naugatuck, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Evangelical Church Food Pantry $6,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Flanders Nature Center $14,600 Woodbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
For Right Now $2,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Grace Baptist Church $3,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Gwim $9,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Hispanic Coalition $3,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Hopeville Church $13,125 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
House Of Prayer $6,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Nvcc Food Pantry $3,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Pal $6,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Porters House $15,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Rock Of Ages $1,500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Salvation Army $19,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Seven Angels Theater $7,500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Shakespearience Productions $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Skidmore College $5,000 Saratoga Springs, NY, US Financial Aid 2022
St Vincent Depaul $9,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Step By Step $2,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
University Of Ct $7,500 Storrs, CT, US Financial Aid 2022
Waterbury Baptist Food Ministry $6,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Waterbury Symphony $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Waterbury Youth Services $12,850 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Yeshiva K'tana $1,500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Act 4 Ministries $22,500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Bible Church Food Pantry $6,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Waterbury $3,110 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Brass City Charter School $15,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Bridge To Success $29,844 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Chd-ct $6,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Childrens Community School $30,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Community Tabernacle $2,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Ct Community Foundation $500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Ct Partnership For Children $6,000 Naugatuck, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Evangelical Church Food Pantry $6,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Flanders Nature Center $14,600 Woodbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
For Right Now $2,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Grace Baptist Church $3,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Gwim $9,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Hispanic Coalition $3,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Hopeville Church $13,125 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
House Of Prayer $6,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Nvcc Food Pantry $3,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Pal $6,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Porters House $15,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Rock Of Ages $1,500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Salvation Army $19,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Seven Angels Theater $7,500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Shakespearience Productions $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Skidmore College $5,000 Saratoga Springs, NY, US Financial Aid 2022
St Vincent Depaul $9,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Step By Step $2,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
University Of Ct $7,500 Storrs, CT, US Financial Aid 2022
Waterbury Baptist Food Ministry $6,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Waterbury Symphony $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Waterbury Youth Services $12,850 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Yeshiva K'tana $1,500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Act 4 Ministries $22,500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Bible Church Food Pantry $6,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Waterbury $3,110 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Brass City Charter School $15,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Bridge To Success $29,844 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Chd-ct $6,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Childrens Community School $30,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Community Tabernacle $2,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Ct Community Foundation $500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Ct Partnership For Children $6,000 Naugatuck, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Evangelical Church Food Pantry $6,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Flanders Nature Center $14,600 Woodbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
For Right Now $2,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Grace Baptist Church $3,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Gwim $9,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Hispanic Coalition $3,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Hopeville Church $13,125 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
House Of Prayer $6,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Nvcc Food Pantry $3,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Pal $6,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Porters House $15,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Rock Of Ages $1,500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Salvation Army $19,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Seven Angels Theater $7,500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Shakespearience Productions $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Skidmore College $5,000 Saratoga Springs, NY, US Financial Aid 2022
St Vincent Depaul $9,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Step By Step $2,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
University Of Ct $7,500 Storrs, CT, US Financial Aid 2022
Waterbury Baptist Food Ministry $6,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Waterbury Symphony $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Waterbury Youth Services $12,850 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Yeshiva K'tana $1,500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2022
Act 4 Ministries $19,150 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Bible Church Food Pantry $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Chd-ct $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Church Of God $3,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Community Tabernacle $1,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Evangelical Church Food Pantry $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
For Right Now $1,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Gwim $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Hispanic Coalition $1,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Hopeville Church $10,100 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
House Of Prayer $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Mattatuck Museum $10,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Nvcc Food Pantry $3,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Pal $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Rock Of Ages $1,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Salvation Army $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
St Vincent Depaul $37,100 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Step By Step $1,500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
United Muslim Mosque $1,500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Waterbury Baptist Food Ministry $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Waterbury Ymca $25,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Yeshiva K'tana $1,500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
University Of Ct $10,000 Storrs, CT, US Financial Aid 2021
Boys And Girls Club Of Waterbury $2,631 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Bridge To Success $28,750 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Childrens Community School $14,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Ct Community Foundation $500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Flanders Nature Center $6,680 Woodbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Holy Cross High School $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Scholarship 2021
Naugatuck Youth Services $4,500 Naugatuck, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Safe Haven Of Greater Waterbury $20,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Save Girls On Fyre $45,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Shakespearience Productions $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Waterbury Youth Services $12,850 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2021
Act 4 Ministries $3,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
Bible Church Food Pantry $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
Chd-ct $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
Church Of God $3,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
Community Tabernakle $1,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
Evangelical Church Food Pantry $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
For Right Now $1,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
God Provides $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
Gwim $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
Hispanic Coalition $1,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
Hopeville Church $3,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
House Of Prayer $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
Mattatuck Museum $25,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
Nvcc Food Pantry $3,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
Pal $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
Pal $50,000 Waterbury, CT, US Capital Campaign 2020
Rock Of Ages $1,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
Salvation Army $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
St Vincent Depaul $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
St Vincent Depaul $14,400 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
Step By Step $1,500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
United Muslim Mosque $1,500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
United Way $25,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
Waterbury Baptist Food Ministry $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
Waterbury Reads $10,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
Waterbury Ymca $25,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
Yeshiva K'tana $1,500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2020
University Of Ct $10,000 Storrs, CT, US Financial Aid 2020
Sacred Heart High School $10,000 Waterbury, CT, US Financial Aid 2020
Act 54 Ministries $40,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2018
Brass City Charter School $20,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2018
Chlldren's Community School $29,004 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2018
Ct Community Fund $500 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2018
Girls On Fyre $35,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2018
Hopeville Church $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2018
Police Activity League Of Waterbury $40,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2018
Sacred Heart Hs $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2018
Safe Haven $14,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2018
Salvation Army $10,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2018
St Vincent De Paul $40,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2018
University Of Ct $10,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2018
Waterbury Symphony Orchestra $3,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2018
Ymca $25,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2018
Act 54 Ministries $29,875 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2017
Brass City Charter School $25,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2017
Silas Bronson Library $20,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2017
Chlldren's Community School $10,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2017
Police Activity League Of Waterbury $40,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2017
Safe Haven $39,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2017
Scholarships $10,000 Middlebury, CT, US Financial Aid 2017
Ct Pre Engineering Program $10,500 Westport, CT, US Operating Support 2017
Salvation Army $15,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2017
St Vincent De Paul Society $10,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2017
Catholic Charities $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2017
Act 54 Ministries $25,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2016
Brass City Charter School $25,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2016
Silas Bronson Library $21,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2016
Greater Waterbury Campership Fund $1,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2016
Chlldren's Community School $15,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2016
Police Activity League Of Waterbury $34,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2016
Safe Haven $35,000 Waterbury, CT, US Operating Support 2016
Scholarships $10,000 Middlebury, CT, US Financial Aid 2016

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Contact Information

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

EIN 06-6035206
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 1032 Middlebury, CT 06762-0000

Key People (15)

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

President M Catherine Smith
Director Emily Anderson
Director Sally Ciarlo
Director Patricia Dunn
Director Lynn Franklin Henry

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • 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.