Private foundation · EIN 13-6161744 · Westport, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hazel Dell Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Connecticut. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $125K total, median $5,000. 69% of grants stayed in Connecticut. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
26
$125K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CT
69%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$1.5M

How to apply

N/A Contact: Lisa Oakes Vp Csc Entity Svcs, 103 Foulk Road, Wilmington, de, 3026561950 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 15 of 26 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Homes for the BraveBridgeport, CTAssit veterans with affordable housing$13K
Kids in CrisisNorth Chesterfield, VAProvide after school programs for children.$11K
Filling in the BlanksNorwalk, CTFight chilhood hunger$11K
AL'S AngelsWestport, CTProvide support for families battling cancer$10K
Ct Firefighters Chartiable FoundationStafford, CTFire and burn prevention$10K
Operation Hope CtFairfield, CTPrograms and services that focus on eliminating homelessness and hunger$7,500
Westport Womens ClubWestport, CTPhilanthropic organization dedicated to volunteerismand the raising of funds to support local services$7,500
Prospector TheaterRidgefield, CTImproving the quality of life for peoplewith diabilities through meaningful employment$7,500
Serious Fun Children's NetworkNorwalk, CTProvides support to camps and programsfor kids$7,500
Westport EmsWestport, CTVolunteer emergency medicalservice.$5,000
Wakeman Boys and Girls ClubFairfield, CTProvides young boys and girls with safehavens, academic enrichment, health andwellness programs, etc.$5,000
Ct FoodshareWallingford, CTSupports individuals and families with nourishing food in an efffort to stop hunger$5,000
Woofgang CoFairfield, CTHelping adults with disabilities with vocational training$5,000
Pilot House Special NeedsFairfield, CTProvides resources to families rasisingchildren with disabilities$5,000
Southport VolunteerSouthport, CTSupport volunteers that prevent fires within the community$5,000

By state: Connecticut 18 · Virginia 1 · New Jersey 5 · Texas 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Hazel Dell Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Westport, Connecticut, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Hazel Dell Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. N/A Deadlines: N/A.

How much does Hazel Dell Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $125K across 26 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Hazel Dell Foundation give?

Connecticut (18 grants), Virginia (1 grants), New Jersey (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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