Private foundation · EIN 06-1519008 · Fairfield, Connecticut · Human services

Joyce Hergenhan Private Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $443K total, median $10K. 67% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$443K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CT
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2025

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NYGeneral operating support$365K
CiriAnchorage, AKGeneral operating support$20K
Fairfield MuseumFairfield, CTGeneral operating support$12K
Southport Congregational ChurchSouthport, CTGeneral operating support$11K
Jim & Juli Boeheim FoundationFayetteville, NYGeneral operating support$10K
New York City CenterNew York, NYGeneral operating support$10K
Westport Country PlayhouseWestport, CTGeneral operating support$10K
Aspetuck Land TrustWestport, CTGeneral operating support$1,000
Pequot LibrarySouthport, CTGeneral operating support$1,000
Sasquanaug Association for Southport Improvement IncSouthport, CTGeneral operating support$1,000
Wildlife in CrisisWestport, CTGeneral operating support$1,000
Bridgeport Ladies Charitable SocietySouthport, CTGeneral operating support$500

By state: New York 3 · Connecticut 8 · Alaska 1

About this foundation

Joyce Hergenhan Private Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fairfield, Connecticut, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Joyce Hergenhan Private Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Joyce Hergenhan Private Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $443K across 12 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Joyce Hergenhan Private Foundation give?

New York (3 grants), Connecticut (8 grants), Alaska (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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