Private foundation · EIN 22-2774146 · Darien, Connecticut

Jerrold and Sally Fine 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: 16 grants paid, $50K total, median $1,500. 63% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$50K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in CT
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Wharton School Extended AffairsPhiladelphia, PAUnrestrcited use by recipient organization$10K
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAUnrestrcited use by recipient organization$10K
Hopkins Grammar SchoolNew Haven, CTUnrestrcited use by recipient organization$5,000
Operation SmileVirginia Beach, VAUnrestrcited use by recipient organization$5,000
Person to PersonStamford, CTUnrestrcited use by recipient organization$5,000
Saint Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNUnrestrcited use by recipient organization$5,000
Darien Police Association IncDarien, CTUnrestrcited use by recipient organization$2,000
Noroton Fire DepartmentDarien, CTUnrestrcited use by recipient organization$2,000
Blessed Sacrament ChurchBridgeport, CTUnrestricted use by recipient organization$1,000
Hole in the Wall GangNew Haven, CTUnrestrcited use by recipient organization$1,000
Hope for Depression Research FoundationNew York, NYUnrestrcited use by recipient organization$1,000
New Pond FarmWest Redding, CTUnrestrcited use by recipient organization$1,000
The Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NYUnrestrcited use by recipient organization$1,000
Norwalk Hospital FoundationNorwalk, CTUnrestrcited use by recipient organization$500
Wshu 911 Fm Public RadioFairfield, CTUnrestrcited use by recipient organization$500
Darien Book Aid PlanDarien, CTUnrestrcited use by recipient organization$200

By state: Pennsylvania 2 · Connecticut 10 · Virginia 1 · Tennessee 1 · New York 2

About this foundation

Jerrold and Sally Fine Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Darien, Connecticut, administered in care of Eisneramper Llp, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 Jerrold and Sally Fine 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 Jerrold and Sally Fine Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $50K across 16 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Jerrold and Sally Fine Foundation Inc give?

Pennsylvania (2 grants), Connecticut (10 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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