Private foundation · EIN 06-1619225 · New Milford, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Persbacker 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $162K total, median $5,000. 65% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$162K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CT
65%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST Coast Cultural Center IncPonte Vedra Beach, FLRestricted gift for music therapy for special needs children$45K
Nuvance Health Fka Western Connecticut Health NetworkDanbury, CTResident physician communication program$20K
The University of Connecticut Foundation - Husky Excellence FundStorrs, CTMental health program for student-athletes$15K
North Florida School of Special EducationJacksonville, FLProvide music therapy to children with special needs$15K
Angelwood IncJacksonville, FLProvide services to individuals with disabilities and their families$10K
Bit of Faith Ranch of Ponte VedraPonte Vedra, FLSupport adaptive riding and related activities for persons with autism and related disabilities$10K
Bright Holidays IncPonte Vedra Beach, FLTo support organization's clothing for kids program$10K
The University of Connecticut Foundation - School of Fine ArtsStorrs, CTSupport the music department's purchase of steinway pianos$10K
Juniata CollegeHuntingdon, PAK through 12 reading education program$5,000
The University of Connecticut Foundation - Entreprenurial Boot CampStorrs, CTEducating disabled veterans on starting a business$5,000
Hunt Hill Farm Trust IncNew Milford, CTLand conservation$3,000
Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western ConnecticutDanbury, CTTowards pledge of $55,000 to create the "west family room"$3,000
Roxbury Ambulance AssociationRoxbury, CTProviding medical transportation$3,000
Roxbury Volunteer Fire DepartmentRoxbury, CTSupport a local volunteer fire department$3,000
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration IncGaylordsville, CTTo support preservation of historic building$2,000
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse AssociationRidgefield, CTSupport hospice care$2,000
After School Arts Program (asap)Washington, CTTo foster creative learning through the arts$1,000

By state: Florida 5 · Connecticut 11 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Persbacker Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in New Milford, Connecticut, administered in care of Arthur Weinshank, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Persbacker Foundation Inc 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 Persbacker Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $162K across 17 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Persbacker Foundation Inc give?

Florida (5 grants), Connecticut (11 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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