Private foundation · EIN 13-3671059 · New Canaan, Connecticut

Bridgemill 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $3.1M total, median $51K. 32% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$3.1M
Median grant
$51K
Stays in CT
32%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$21M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
MS Global Impact Funding-The Willow Fund (see Attached)Wellesley, MACharitable contribution - manage and administer donor advised fund$563K
MS Global Impact Funding-David C Wilson Fund Daf (see Attached)Boulder, COCharitable contribution - manage and administer donor advised fund$563K
MS Global Impact Funding-Burns Family Fund (see Attached)New Canaan, CTCharitable contribution - manage and administer donor advised fund$563K
Environmental Defense Fund - 1899 Shs Alphabet Inc Cl aNew York, NYCharitable contribution - solving the most critical environmental problems facing the planet$367K
Environmental Defense Fund - 1559 Shs Amazon Com IncNew York, NYCharitable contribution - solving the most critical environmental problems facing the planet$358K
Nature Conservancy - 238 Shs Mastercard Inc Cl aArlington, VACharitable contribution - nature and conservation education$127K
Ecology Project International - 338 Shs Visa Inc Cl aMissoula, MTCharitable contribution - to inspire and empower the world's youth through immersive experiences with nature and science.$106K
Americares Foundation Inc - 441 Shs Amazon Com IncStamford, CTCharitable contribution - disaster relief and humanitarian medical aid to people in crisis$101K
Zanaafrica FoundationWashington, DCCharitable contribution - ensure girls across kenya can safely navigate puberty.$100K
Waterside School Inc - 95 Shs Mastercard Inc Cl aStamford, CTCharitable contribution - support annual fund and endowment for indepedent elementary school in stamford ct$51K
Resource (np Comm Enterprise Inc) - 145 Shs Visa Inc Cl aWilliston, VTCharitable contribution - meet community and individual needs through education and job skills training, environmental stewardship and econ…$46K
The Michael J Fox Foundation - 86 Shs Visa Inc Cl aNew York, NYCharitable contribution - parkinson's research$27K
Reach Prep Inc - 81 Shs Visa Inc Cl aStamford, CTCharitable contribution - helps talented students from low to moderate income families gain admission to competitive schools$25K
Ecology Project International - 111 Shs Alphabet Inc Cl aMissoula, MTCharitable contribution - to inspire and empower the world's youth through immersive experiences with nature and science.$21K
New York Youth Symphony Inc - 32 Shs Visa Inc Cl aNew York, NYCharitable contribution - provides advanced training in classical music to 260 experienced musicians, ages 12-22.$10K
Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc - 56 Shs Amazon Com IncPlymouth, VTCharitable contribution - to teach timeless skills and kindle the spirit within through camps and conservation efforts.$10K
New Canaan Nature Center Association IncNew Canaan, CTCharitable contribution - educational programs focusing on nature for schools, preschool children and the general public.$10K
Adam J Lewis AcademyBridgeport, CTCharitable contribution - to provide an enriching, nurturing, high-quality elementary experience, which will set the children on a path of…$5,000
Resource (np Comm Enterprise Inc) - 9 Shs Mastercard Inc Cl aWilliston, VTCharitable contribution - meet community and individual needs through education and job skills training, environmental stewardship and econ…$4,809

By state: New York 4 · Connecticut 6 · Massachusetts 1 · Colorado 1 · Montana 2 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Bridgemill Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New Canaan, Connecticut, administered in care of Jh Tucker Wilson Jr, tax-exempt since 1992. 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 Bridgemill Foundation 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 Bridgemill Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.1M across 19 grants, a median of $51K.

Where does Bridgemill Foundation give?

New York (4 grants), Connecticut (6 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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