Private foundation · EIN 06-1602340 · Southport, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Quidditch Foundation Inc

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $593K total, median $15K. 80% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$593K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CT
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$100K
Catholic Charities of Fairfield CountyBridgeport, CTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$75K
Education and HopeNorwalk, CTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$51K
Wakeman Boys and Girls ClubFairfield, CTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$45K
Catholic Academy of BridgeportBridgeport, CTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$45K
Bridgeport Hospital FoundationBridgeport, CTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$40K
Fairfield Country Day SchoolFairfield, CTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$30K
Suffield AcademySuffield, CTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$25K
True North EvolutionWaitsfield, VTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$25K
Team WoofgangFairfield, CTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$20K
The Rectory SchoolPomfret, CTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$19K
Uvm FoundationBurlington, VTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$15K
Notre Dame High SchoolNorwalk, CTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$15K
Cardinal Shehan CenterBridgeport, CTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$15K
Operation HopeFairfield, CTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$15K
St Pius X ParishFairfield, CTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$15K
New Beginnings AcademyBridgeport, CTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$13K
Thomas Merton CenterBridgeport, CTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$10K
FIRST Serve BridgeportHamden, CTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$5,000
Mercy Learning CenterBridgeport, CTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$5,000
Shepherds IncBridgeport, CTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$5,000
Southport Volunteer Fire DepartmentSouthport, CTTo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$2,000
Chatham Orpheum TheaterChatham, MATo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$1,000
Chatham Police AssociationChatham, MATo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$1,000
Chatham Fire AssociationChatham, MATo aid donee organization in its exempt purpose$1,000

By state: Connecticut 20 · Vermont 2 · Massachusetts 3

About this foundation

Quidditch Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Southport, Connecticut, administered in care of Sheila Clancy, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Quidditch Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Quidditch Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $593K across 25 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Quidditch Foundation Inc give?

Connecticut (20 grants), Vermont (2 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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