Private foundation · EIN 06-6449960 · Litchfield, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert G and Marguerite M Derx 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: 14 grants paid, $274K total, median $20K. 100% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$274K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CT
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of Western Connecticut C/O Union Savings BankLitchfield, CTUnrestricted general$30K
Camella's Cupboard C/O Union Savings BankLitchfield, CTUnrestricted general$25K
Connecticut Junior Republic Assoc C/O Union Savings BankLitchfield, CTUnrestricted general$25K
Reach Western Connecticut C/O Union Savings BankLitchfield, CTUnrestricted general$25K
Food Rescue USStamford, CTCharitable$25K
Sustainable Healthy CommunitiesLitchfield, CTCharitable$24K
The Center for Empowerment C/O Union Savings BankLitchfield, CTUnrestricted general$20K
Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc C/O Union Savings BankLitchfield, CTCharity$20K
Hillside Food Outreach C/O Union Savings BankLitchfield, CTUnrestricted general$20K
Susan B Anthony ProjectTorrington, CTCharitable$20K
Danbury Grassroots Academy C/O Union Savings BankLitchfield, CTUnrestricted general$15K
Children's Center of New Milford Inc C/O Union Savings BankLitchfield, CTCharity$10K
Little Britches Therapeutic RidingRoxbury, CTCharitable$10K
New Fairfield Free Public Library C/O Union Savings BankLitchfield, CTUnrestricted general$5,000

About this foundation

Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Litchfield, Connecticut, administered in care of Usb Nanette Falkenberg & Eugene M, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Robert G and Marguerite M Derx 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 Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $274K across 14 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation give?

Connecticut (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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