The Bauer Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 58-1861919
Foundation Overview
Based in New Canaan, CT, The Bauer Family Foundation Inc has awarded 365 grants totaling $44,423,150 to organizations in Connecticut, New York and 13 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $3,879 to $2,020,000, with a median award of $50,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$44,423,150
Total Assets
$18,163,383
Median Grant (all grants)
$50,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
66
Median Grant
$50,000
% Median Grant Decline
-17%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 24%
16 of 66 recipients (24%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Connecticut
69% of grants are awarded in Connecticut, with additional funding distributed across 14 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in Norwalk (36%), New Canaan (15%), Wilton (9%).
Funding Trajectory
-60%
Declining funding trend with 60% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (40%). 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 The Bauer Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americares | $25,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Operational Support - Americares Airlift Benefit | 2024 |
| Build A Miracle | $30,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Circle Of Care | $100,000 | Wilton, CT, US | General Support - For Families Of Children With Cancer | 2024 |
| Family & Children's Agency | $300,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | $120,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Foundations Of Nuvance Health | $25,000 | Danbury, CT, US | Norwalk Hospital Diaper Fund | 2024 |
| Get About Inc | $5,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Green Lake Conference Center | $450,000 | Green Lake, WI, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Coastal Fairfield County | $100,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Collier County | $100,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Horizons At New Canaan Country School | $30,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| International Christian Alliance On Prostitution | $255,000 | Green Lake, WI, US | Operational Support For Conference | 2024 |
| Liberation Programs Inc | $50,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Lumunos | $100,000 | Marlborough, NH, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Malta House | $25,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Growing The Mission In A New Home Capital Campaign | 2024 |
| Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk | $100,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Annual Gala - Seas The Night | 2024 |
| Norwalk Conservatory Of The Arts | $20,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Norwalk Housing Authority Foundation | $85,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support - Scholarships | 2024 |
| Old Newsboys Fund For Children's Charities | $100,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Open Doors Norwalk | $25,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Peo Foundation | $12,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Program For Continuing Education | 2024 |
| Pivot Ministries | $50,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Saint Joseph Parenting Center | $50,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| St Louis Aquarium Foundation | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Staying Put In New Canaan | $10,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Annual Campaign | 2024 |
| Stepping Stones Museum For Children Inc | $300,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Capital Growth Plan | 2024 |
| Summer Theatre Of New Canaan | $50,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Carver Inc | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Child Of America Gala | 2024 |
| The Kennedy Collective | $100,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | The Arts Empowerment Initiative: Maggie Daly Arts Cooperative | 2024 |
| The Prospector Theater | $25,000 | Ridgefield, CT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Tiny Miracles Foundation | $40,000 | Darien, CT, US | Operational Support - Bilingual Professional Mentor | 2024 |
| Waveny Lifecare Network | $15,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | 50-year Anniversary Gala | 2024 |
| Yale University | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Yale Divinity School Annual Fund | 2024 |
| Americares | $25,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Operational Support - Americares Airlift Benefit | 2024 |
| Build A Miracle | $30,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Circle Of Care | $100,000 | Wilton, CT, US | General Support - For Families Of Children With Cancer | 2024 |
| Family & Children's Agency | $300,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | $120,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Foundations Of Nuvance Health | $25,000 | Danbury, CT, US | Norwalk Hospital Diaper Fund | 2024 |
| Get About Inc | $5,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Green Lake Conference Center | $450,000 | Green Lake, WI, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Coastal Fairfield County | $100,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Collier County | $100,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Horizons At New Canaan Country School | $30,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| International Christian Alliance On Prostitution | $255,000 | Green Lake, WI, US | Operational Support For Conference | 2024 |
| Liberation Programs Inc | $50,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Lumunos | $100,000 | Marlborough, NH, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Malta House | $25,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Growing The Mission In A New Home Capital Campaign | 2024 |
| Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk | $100,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Annual Gala - Seas The Night | 2024 |
| Norwalk Conservatory Of The Arts | $20,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Norwalk Housing Authority Foundation | $85,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support - Scholarships | 2024 |
| Old Newsboys Fund For Children's Charities | $100,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Open Doors Norwalk | $25,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Peo Foundation | $12,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Program For Continuing Education | 2024 |
| Pivot Ministries | $50,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Saint Joseph Parenting Center | $50,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| St Louis Aquarium Foundation | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Staying Put In New Canaan | $10,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Annual Campaign | 2024 |
| Stepping Stones Museum For Children Inc | $300,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Capital Growth Plan | 2024 |
| Summer Theatre Of New Canaan | $50,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Carver Inc | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Child Of America Gala | 2024 |
| The Kennedy Collective | $100,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | The Arts Empowerment Initiative: Maggie Daly Arts Cooperative | 2024 |
| The Prospector Theater | $25,000 | Ridgefield, CT, US | Operational Support | 2024 |
| Tiny Miracles Foundation | $40,000 | Darien, CT, US | Operational Support - Bilingual Professional Mentor | 2024 |
| Waveny Lifecare Network | $15,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | 50-year Anniversary Gala | 2024 |
| Yale University | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Yale Divinity School Annual Fund | 2024 |
| Andover Newton Theological School | $100,000 | Newton Centre, MA, US | Faith In The Workplace Initiative | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts America - Yankee Council | $65,000 | Milford, CT, US | Operational Support - Friends Of Scouting Event | 2023 |
| Build A Miracle | $30,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund | $25,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Circle Of Care | $100,000 | Wilton, CT, US | General Support - For Families Of Children With Cancer | 2023 |
| Earthplace | $85,000 | Westport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Elderhouse Day Care Center | $65,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support For Adult Day Care Center | 2023 |
| Family & Children's Agency | $260,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | $120,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Goodwin University | $1,000,000 | East Hartford, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Green Lake Conference Center | $100,000 | Green Lake, WI, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Coastal Fairfield County | $125,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Collier County | $100,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Horizons At New Canaan Country School | $25,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Horizons At Norwalk Community College | $10,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Inspirica Inc | $20,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Liberation Programs | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation | $5,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Norwalk Acts | $60,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Norwalk Community Benefit Fund | $10,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Norwalk Housing Authority Foundation | $75,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support - Scholarships | 2023 |
| Open Doors Norwalk | $25,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Pivot Ministries | $50,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Princeton University | $125,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Princeton Initiative For Faith And Work | 2023 |
| Quilts That Care | $5,000 | Watertown, CT, US | Operation Support | 2023 |
| Rising Hope Inc | $50,000 | Kingston, NY, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Saint Joseph Parenting Center | $50,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Operational Support / 13th Annual Benefit Breakfast | 2023 |
| St Louis Aquarium Foundation | $75,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Staying Put In New Canaan | $10,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Annual Campaign | 2023 |
| Stepping Stones Museum For Children Inc | $210,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Capital Growth Plan | 2023 |
| Summer Theatre Of New Canaan | $60,500 | New Canaan, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Tiny Miracles Foundation | $40,000 | Darien, CT, US | Operational Support - Miraclesall That Jazz | 2023 |
| Washington University In St Louis | $1,050,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Operational Support - Scholarships | 2023 |
| Waveny Lifecare Network | $100,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Healing Together Campaign | 2023 |
| Yale University | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Yale Divinity School Annual Fund | 2023 |
| Andover Newton Theological School | $100,000 | Newton Centre, MA, US | Faith In The Workplace Initiative | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts America - Yankee Council | $65,000 | Milford, CT, US | Operational Support - Friends Of Scouting Event | 2023 |
| Build A Miracle | $30,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Caitlin Westerfield Wistem Fund | $25,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Circle Of Care | $100,000 | Wilton, CT, US | General Support - For Families Of Children With Cancer | 2023 |
| Earthplace | $85,000 | Westport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Elderhouse Day Care Center | $65,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support For Adult Day Care Center | 2023 |
| Family & Children's Agency | $260,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | $120,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Goodwin University | $1,000,000 | East Hartford, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Green Lake Conference Center | $100,000 | Green Lake, WI, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Coastal Fairfield County | $125,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Collier County | $100,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Horizons At New Canaan Country School | $25,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Horizons At Norwalk Community College | $10,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Inspirica Inc | $20,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Liberation Programs | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation | $5,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Norwalk Acts | $60,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Norwalk Community Benefit Fund | $10,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Norwalk Housing Authority Foundation | $75,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support - Scholarships | 2023 |
| Open Doors Norwalk | $25,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Pivot Ministries | $50,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Princeton University | $125,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Princeton Initiative For Faith And Work | 2023 |
| Quilts That Care | $5,000 | Watertown, CT, US | Operation Support | 2023 |
| Rising Hope Inc | $50,000 | Kingston, NY, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Saint Joseph Parenting Center | $50,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Operational Support / 13th Annual Benefit Breakfast | 2023 |
| St Louis Aquarium Foundation | $75,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Operational Support | 2023 |
| Staying Put In New Canaan | $10,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Annual Campaign | 2023 |
| Stepping Stones Museum For Children Inc | $210,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Capital Growth Plan | 2023 |
| Summer Theatre Of New Canaan | $60,500 | New Canaan, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Tiny Miracles Foundation | $40,000 | Darien, CT, US | Operational Support - Miraclesall That Jazz | 2023 |
| Washington University In St Louis | $1,050,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Operational Support - Scholarships | 2023 |
| Waveny Lifecare Network | $100,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Healing Together Campaign | 2023 |
| Yale University | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Yale Divinity School Annual Fund | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts America - Yankee Council | $15,000 | Milford, CT, US | Operational Support - Friends Of Scouting Event | 2022 |
| Carver Foundation Of Norwalk | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Decades Of Impact Gala | 2022 |
| Christ Church United Methodist | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Funds Marked For Outreach | 2022 |
| Circle Of Care | $100,000 | Wilton, CT, US | General Support - For Families Of Children With Cancer | 2022 |
| Earthplace | $50,000 | Westport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Elderhouse Day Care Center | $10,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support For Adult Day Care Center | 2022 |
| Family & Children's Agency | $170,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support For Call From The Heart, Foster-care Program And Aspire After-school And Summer Program | 2022 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | $100,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Focusing Philanthropy And Voices For Children Riverside's 2022 Fostering Growth Campaign $50,000 Focusing Philanthropy And Voices For Children San Diego's 2022 Bright Futures Foster Care Campaign $50,000 | 2022 |
| George Washington University | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Green Lake Conference Center | $240,000 | Green Lake, WI, US | Refresh Lawson Lodge, Staughton Hall | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Coastal Fairfield County | $520,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Home Creation Chopsey Hill Property Bridgeport, Annual Gala | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Collier County | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Horizons At New Canaan Country School | $45,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Horizons At Norwalk Community College | $15,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Inspirica Inc | $50,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| International Christian Alliance On Prostitution | $75,000 | Green Lake, WI, US | Operational Support For Conference | 2022 |
| International Ministries | $280,000 | King Of Prussia, PA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Joe Barlow High School | $25,000 | Redding, CT, US | Jordan Wright Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Lumunos | $100,000 | Marlborough, NH, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk | $75,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Annual Gala - Seas The Night | 2022 |
| Norwalk Acts | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Norwalk Housing Authority Foundation | $75,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support - Scholarships | 2022 |
| Open Doors Norwalk | $100,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Pivot Ministries | $50,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 2022 Gala At Black Rock | 2022 |
| Positive Directions | $30,000 | Westport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Princeton University | $100,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Princeton Initiative For Faith And Work | 2022 |
| Saint Joseph Parenting Center | $40,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Operational Support / 13th Annual Benefit Breakfast | 2022 |
| Seven Acres Montessori School | $10,000 | Wilton, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Staying Put In New Canaan | $10,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Annual Campaign | 2022 |
| Summer Theatre Of New Canaan | $55,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Tiny Miracles Foundation | $30,000 | Darien, CT, US | Operational Support - Miraclesall That Jazz | 2022 |
| Visiting Nurse And Hospice Of Fairfield County | $300,000 | Wilton, CT, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts America - Yankee Council | $15,000 | Milford, CT, US | Operational Support - Friends Of Scouting Event | 2022 |
| Carver Foundation Of Norwalk | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Decades Of Impact Gala | 2022 |
| Christ Church United Methodist | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Funds Marked For Outreach | 2022 |
| Circle Of Care | $100,000 | Wilton, CT, US | General Support - For Families Of Children With Cancer | 2022 |
| Earthplace | $50,000 | Westport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Elderhouse Day Care Center | $10,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support For Adult Day Care Center | 2022 |
| Family & Children's Agency | $170,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support For Call From The Heart, Foster-care Program And Aspire After-school And Summer Program | 2022 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | $100,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Focusing Philanthropy And Voices For Children Riverside's 2022 Fostering Growth Campaign $50,000 Focusing Philanthropy And Voices For Children San Diego's 2022 Bright Futures Foster Care Campaign $50,000 | 2022 |
| George Washington University | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Green Lake Conference Center | $240,000 | Green Lake, WI, US | Refresh Lawson Lodge, Staughton Hall | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Coastal Fairfield County | $520,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Home Creation Chopsey Hill Property Bridgeport, Annual Gala | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Collier County | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Horizons At New Canaan Country School | $45,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Horizons At Norwalk Community College | $15,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Inspirica Inc | $50,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| International Christian Alliance On Prostitution | $75,000 | Green Lake, WI, US | Operational Support For Conference | 2022 |
| International Ministries | $280,000 | King Of Prussia, PA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Joe Barlow High School | $25,000 | Redding, CT, US | Jordan Wright Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Lumunos | $100,000 | Marlborough, NH, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk | $75,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Annual Gala - Seas The Night | 2022 |
| Norwalk Acts | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Norwalk Housing Authority Foundation | $75,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support - Scholarships | 2022 |
| Open Doors Norwalk | $100,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Pivot Ministries | $50,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 2022 Gala At Black Rock | 2022 |
| Positive Directions | $30,000 | Westport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Princeton University | $100,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Princeton Initiative For Faith And Work | 2022 |
| Saint Joseph Parenting Center | $40,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Operational Support / 13th Annual Benefit Breakfast | 2022 |
| Seven Acres Montessori School | $10,000 | Wilton, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Staying Put In New Canaan | $10,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Annual Campaign | 2022 |
| Summer Theatre Of New Canaan | $55,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Tiny Miracles Foundation | $30,000 | Darien, CT, US | Operational Support - Miraclesall That Jazz | 2022 |
| Visiting Nurse And Hospice Of Fairfield County | $300,000 | Wilton, CT, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts America - Yankee Council | $15,000 | Milford, CT, US | Operational Support - Friends Of Scouting Event | 2022 |
| Carver Foundation Of Norwalk | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Decades Of Impact Gala | 2022 |
| Christ Church United Methodist | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Funds Marked For Outreach | 2022 |
| Circle Of Care | $100,000 | Wilton, CT, US | General Support - For Families Of Children With Cancer | 2022 |
| Earthplace | $50,000 | Westport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Elderhouse Day Care Center | $10,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support For Adult Day Care Center | 2022 |
| Family & Children's Agency | $170,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support For Call From The Heart, Foster-care Program And Aspire After-school And Summer Program | 2022 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | $100,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Focusing Philanthropy And Voices For Children Riverside's 2022 Fostering Growth Campaign $50,000 Focusing Philanthropy And Voices For Children San Diego's 2022 Bright Futures Foster Care Campaign $50,000 | 2022 |
| George Washington University | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Green Lake Conference Center | $240,000 | Green Lake, WI, US | Refresh Lawson Lodge, Staughton Hall | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Coastal Fairfield County | $520,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Home Creation Chopsey Hill Property Bridgeport, Annual Gala | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Collier County | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Horizons At New Canaan Country School | $45,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Horizons At Norwalk Community College | $15,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Inspirica Inc | $50,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| International Christian Alliance On Prostitution | $75,000 | Green Lake, WI, US | Operational Support For Conference | 2022 |
| International Ministries | $280,000 | King Of Prussia, PA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Joe Barlow High School | $25,000 | Redding, CT, US | Jordan Wright Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Lumunos | $100,000 | Marlborough, NH, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk | $75,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Annual Gala - Seas The Night | 2022 |
| Norwalk Acts | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Norwalk Housing Authority Foundation | $75,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support - Scholarships | 2022 |
| Open Doors Norwalk | $100,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Pivot Ministries | $50,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 2022 Gala At Black Rock | 2022 |
| Positive Directions | $30,000 | Westport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Princeton University | $100,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Princeton Initiative For Faith And Work | 2022 |
| Saint Joseph Parenting Center | $40,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Operational Support / 13th Annual Benefit Breakfast | 2022 |
| Seven Acres Montessori School | $10,000 | Wilton, CT, US | Operational Support | 2022 |
| Staying Put In New Canaan | $10,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Annual Campaign | 2022 |
| Summer Theatre Of New Canaan | $55,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Tiny Miracles Foundation | $30,000 | Darien, CT, US | Operational Support - Miraclesall That Jazz | 2022 |
| Visiting Nurse And Hospice Of Fairfield County | $300,000 | Wilton, CT, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Americares | $30,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Operational Support - Americares Airlift Benefit | 2021 |
| Arch Grants | $100,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Sustainability Fund Campaign | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts America - Yankee Council | $40,000 | Milford, CT, US | Operational Support - Friends Of Scouting Event And Lower Fairfield County Good Scout Event | 2021 |
| Brooke Charter Schools | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Carver Foundation Of Norwalk | $500,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Teen Center At Carver Community Center | 2021 |
| Childrens Cardiomyopathy Foundation | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Annual Appeal | 2021 |
| Circle Of Care | $110,000 | Wilton, CT, US | General Support - For Families Of Children With Cancer | 2021 |
| Elderhouse Day Care Center | $100,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support For Adult Day Care Center | 2021 |
| Family & Children's Agency | $100,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support For Aspire After-school And Summer Program | 2021 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | $100,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Focusing Philanthropy And Voices For Children Riverside's 2021 Fostering Growth Campaign $50,000focusing Philanthropy And Voices For Children San Diego's 2021 Bright Futures Foster Care Campaign $50,000 | 2021 |
| Great Pond Foundation | $8,500 | Edgartown, MA, US | Operation Support In Memory Of Dave Luening | 2021 |
| Green Lake Conference Center | $50,000 | Green Lake, WI, US | Refresh Lawson Lodge | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Collier County | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Horizons At New Canaan Country School | $15,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Horizons Giving Day | 2021 |
| Inspirica Inc | $75,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Operation Support / Spring Soiree | 2021 |
| International Ministries | $200,000 | King Of Prussia, PA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Hollywood, FL, US | Conine Clubhouse Operations Fund | 2021 |
| Malta House | $10,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Growing The Mission In A New Home Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operation Support | 2021 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation | $16,500 | West Tisbury, MA, US | Martha's Vineyard Airport Commission Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Norwalk Acts | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Sharon Bradley Fund For Nursing Education | 2021 |
| Norwalk Housing Authority Foundation | $60,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support - Scholarships | 2021 |
| Open Doors Norwalk | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Phoenix Pact Fund | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Pivot Ministries | $50,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Princeton University | $130,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Princeton Initiative For Faith And Work | 2021 |
| Quilts That Care | $5,000 | Watertown, CT, US | Operation Support | 2021 |
| Roman Catholic Church Of The Sacred Heart | $100,000 | N Merrick, NY, US | Sound System Improvements | 2021 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Rush Chaplaincy Research Fund | 2021 |
| Saint Joseph Parenting Center | $50,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Seven Acres Montessori School | $10,000 | Wilton, CT, US | "with Strong Roots, We Grow" Benefit Breakfast | 2021 |
| St Louis Aquarium Foundation | $3,879 | St Louis, MO, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Stepping Stones Museum For Children Inc | $200,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Capital Growth Plan | 2021 |
| Summer Theatre Of New Canaan | $40,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | New Theater Feasibility Study. Dramarama Program. General Support. | 2021 |
| The Prospector Theater | $40,000 | Ridgefield, CT, US | Operational Support | 2021 |
| Tiny Miracles Foundation | $40,000 | Darien, CT, US | Operational Support - Miracles Milestones | 2021 |
| Yale University | $60,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Yale Divinity School Annual Fund- Financial Aid $10,000andover Newton Theological School - Faith In The Workplace Intitiative $50,000 | 2021 |
| Americares | $801,550 | Stamford, CT, US | Operational Support - Americares Free Clinics | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts America - Yankee Council | $15,000 | Milford, CT, US | Operational Support - Virtual Good Scout Event | 2020 |
| Carver Foundation Of Norwalk | $20,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support - Child Of America Gala | 2020 |
| Circle Of Care | $25,000 | Wilton, CT, US | General Support - For Families Of Children With Cancer | 2020 |
| Elderhouse Day Care Center | $35,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support For Adult Day Care Center | 2020 |
| Family & Children's Agency | $130,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support For Aspire After-school And Summer Program | 2020 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | $100,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Focusing Philanthropy And Voices For Children Riverside's 2020 Fostering Growth Campaign $50,000focusing Philanthropy And Voices For Children San Diego's 2020 Bright Futures Foster Care Campaign $50,000 | 2020 |
| Green Lake Conference Center | $50,000 | Green Lake, WI, US | Refresh Lawson Lodge | 2020 |
| Grunman Hill Montessori Association | $10,000 | Wilton, CT, US | Operational Support | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Collier County | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Operational Support | 2020 |
| Horizons At Norwalk Community College | $5,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2020 |
| International Ministries | $150,000 | King Of Prussia, PA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Lockwood-mathews Mansion Museum | $25,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2020 |
| Maritime Aquarium | $10,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Maritime Aquarium Virtual Gala - Changing Tides | 2020 |
| New Covenant Center | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | 16th Annual Celebrity Breakfast | 2020 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | $2,020,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Pavilion Projectgeneral Support | 2020 |
| Norwalk Housing Authority Foundation | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support - Scholarships | 2020 |
| Norwalk River Valley Trail | $50,000 | Georgetown, CT, US | Operational Support | 2020 |
| Open Doors Norwalk | $10,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2020 |
| Person To Person | $10,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Pivot Ministries | $50,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Princeton University | $130,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Princeton Initiative For Faith And Work | 2020 |
| Saint Joseph Parenting Center | $20,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Operational Support | 2020 |
| Staying Put In New Canaan | $5,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Annual Campaign | 2020 |
| Steans Family Foundation | $1,000,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operational Support: North Lawndale And North Chicago Communities | 2020 |
| Stepping Stones Museum For Children Inc | $150,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Annual Fund - Open Arms Initiative | 2020 |
| Summer Theatre Of New Canaan | $8,500 | New Canaan, CT, US | New Theater Feasibility Study. Dramarama Program. General Support. | 2020 |
| Teen Center Of Wilton Inc | $25,000 | Wilton, CT, US | Trackside | 2020 |
| Temple Shalom | $30,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Tiny Miracles Foundation | $20,000 | Darien, CT, US | Operational Support - Miracles Moments | 2020 |
| United Methodist Church Of New Canaan | $20,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | General Conference Protocol Narrative | 2020 |
| Visiting Nurse Of Fairfield County | $110,000 | Wilton, CT, US | Capital Campaign $100,000annual Benefit Pitch Perfect Ii - $10,000 | 2020 |
| Washington University In St Louis | $55,762 | St Louis, MO, US | Operational Support - Scholarships | 2020 |
| Waveny Lifecare Network | $250,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Healing Together Campaign | 2020 |
| Wilton Land Conservation Trust | $750,000 | Wilton, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Yale University | $75,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Yale Divinity School Annual Fund, Bauer-broholm Lecture, Yale Divinity School Graduation Gift | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society | $5,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2018 |
| Amos House | $100,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts America - Yankee Council | $15,000 | Milford, CT, US | Operational Support - 2018 Greater Stamford Good Scout Award Dinner | 2018 |
| Bridgeport University Of | $11,200 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2018 |
| Carver Foundation Of Norwalk | $25,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Collier County | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Special Project Fund For Marton Varo Sculpture | 2018 |
| Elderhouse Day Care Center | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support For Adult Day Care Center | 2018 |
| Family & Children's Agency | $100,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support For Aspire After-school And Summer Program | 2018 |
| Green Lake Conference Center | $75,000 | Green Lake, WI, US | Refresh Bauer Lodge, Tree Maintenance, Removal Of Medical Building, Opening Of Veranda Room | 2018 |
| Grunman Hill Montessori Association | $25,000 | Wilton, CT, US | Operational Support | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000,000 | Americus, GA, US | Global Impact Fund | 2018 |
| Horizons National | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2018 |
| International Ministries | $336,000 | King Of Prussia, PA, US | Worldwide Ministry Support, New Life Center - Thailand | 2018 |
| Jordan Scholarship Fund | $8,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operation Support | 2018 |
| Lumunos | $35,000 | Marlborough, NH, US | Discernment In Time Of Transition Project | 2018 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | $60,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2018 |
| Phoenix Pact Fund | $201,194 | Chicago, IL, US | Operational Support | 2018 |
| Pivot Ministries | $50,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Saint Joseph Parenting Center | $50,000 | Stamford, CT, US | 8th Annual Saint Joseph Parenting Center Benefit Breakfast | 2018 |
| Steans Family Foundation | $1,600,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operational Support: North Lawndale And North Chicago Communities | 2018 |
| Stepping Stones Museum For Children Inc | $200,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Early Language And Literacy Initiative | 2018 |
| Summer Theatre Of New Canaan | $50,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | 2018 Summer Season | 2018 |
| Tiny Miracles Foundation | $10,000 | Darien, CT, US | Operational Support | 2018 |
| Visiting Nurse Of Fairfield County | $20,000 | Wilton, CT, US | Operational Support | 2018 |
| Voices For Children | $75,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Operational Support- Court Appointed Special Advocate Program | 2018 |
| Wilton Woman's Club | $5,000 | Wilton, CT, US | 11th Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon "wilton Takes A Stand: Breaking The Cycle Of Sexual Harrassment And Assault" | 2018 |
| Yale University | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Yale Divinity School Scholarships | 2018 |
| Youth Haven | $37,500 | Naples, FL, US | Operational Support | 2018 |
| Americares | $30,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Operational Support / Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund | 2017 |
| Boy Scouts America - Yankee Council | $15,000 | Milford, CT, US | Operational Support | 2017 |
| Bridgeport University Of | $1,000,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2017 |
| Columbia Medical Center | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Operational Support | 2017 |
| Community Foundation North Central Massachusetts | $50,000 | Fitchburg, MA, US | Facet Fund | 2017 |
| Community Foundation Of Tampa Bay | $250,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Usameribank Foundation Fund | 2017 |
| Elderhouse Day Care Center | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2017 |
| Exponential Potential Foundation | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Rich - 05/04/18 03:00pm Worksheet Grants And Contributions Paid | 2017 |
| Green Lake Conference Center | $285,000 | Green Lake, WI, US | Staughton Hall Renovation / Rwi Entryway | 2017 |
| Greenwich Leadership Forum | $10,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Operational Support | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000,000 | Americus, GA, US | Global Impact Fund | 2017 |
| Hispanic Council Fund | $37,500 | Naples, FL, US | Operational Support | 2017 |
| International Ministries | $252,065 | King Of Prussia, PA, US | Worldwide Ministry Support | 2017 |
| Jordan Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operation Support | 2017 |
| Liberation Programs | $25,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Operational Support | 2017 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | $1,055,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Dr Michael / Population Health Programs / A Tribute To Pamela | 2017 |
| Norwalk Housing Authority Foundation | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | 2017 Norwalk Housing Foundation Scholarships Awards | 2017 |
| Pink Aid | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | Operational Support | 2017 |
| Pivot Ministries | $25,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Princeton University | $100,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Princeton Initiative For Faith And Work | 2017 |
| Saint Joseph Parenting Center | $25,000 | Stamford, CT, US | 8th Annual Saint Joseph Parenting Center Benefit Breakfast | 2017 |
| Stay At Home Wilton | $10,000 | Wilton, CT, US | Operational Support | 2017 |
| Steans Family Foundation | $650,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operational Support: North Lawndale And North Chicago Communities | 2017 |
| Stepping Stones Museum For Children Inc | $150,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Early Language And Literacy Initiative | 2017 |
| Summer Theatre Of New Canaan | $60,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | 2017 Summer Season | 2017 |
| The Care Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Puerto Rico Rehabilitation | 2017 |
| Tiny Miracles Foundation | $20,000 | Darien, CT, US | Operational Support | 2017 |
| Voices For Children | $65,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Operational Support | 2017 |
| Washington University In St Louis | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | George And Carol Bauer Hall For John M. Olin School Of Business | 2017 |
| Waveny Lifecare Network | $1,500,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Campaign For Waveny | 2017 |
| Yale University | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Yale Divinity School Scholarships | 2017 |
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| EIN | 58-1861919 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 499 SILVERMINE RD New Canaan, CT 06840-4320 |
Key People (7)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Bauer Family Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | George P Bauer |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Carol B Bauer |
| Board Member | Jocelyn Bauer |
| Board Member | Jennifer Toll |
| Board Member | Brad Bauer |
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