Private foundation · EIN 46-5418223 · Rye Brook, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Elizabeth M Pfriem 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: 33 grants paid, $2.5M total, median $50K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
33
$2.5M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in NY
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$37M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bridgeport Hospital FoundationBridgeport, CTNeurovascular center for excellence$400K
Center for Family JusticeBridgeport, CTPathways to hope$300K
Wakeman Memorial AssociationFairfield, CTMadison avenue capital campaign$250K
Peak Academy IncNewtown, CTTo support children & families$160K
Park City Initiative CorpBridgeport, CTFood and feeding programs$150K
Discovery Museum IncBridgeport, CTTo support children & families$149K
Barnum Festival Pt Barnum Foundation IncBridgeport, CTGeneral support$100K
Housatonic Community College FoundationBridgeport, CTEquity project$100K
Catholic Charities of Fairfield CountyBridgeport, CTGeneral support$100K
Center for Family JusticeBridgeport, CTNew van and operating costs$75K
Wakeman Memorial AssociationFairfield, CTGeneral support$75K
Leaps of Faith Water Ski ClubNewtown, CTSupport for the disabled$68K
McGivney Community Center IncBridgeport, CTFinancial literacy program$63K
Kolbe Cathedral High SchoolBridgeport, CTLunch fund$60K
Bridgeport Rescue MissionBridgepot, CTFood and feeding programs$50K
Foundations in Education IncBridgeport, CTEducation grant$50K
Nourish BridgeportBridgeport, CTStaff support$50K
Nourish BridgeportBridgeport, CTGeneral support$50K
Team Woofgang & Co IncFairfield, CTSupport for the disabled$30K
Cardinal Shehan CenterBridgeport, CTTutoring project$30K
Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport IncBridgeport, CTGeneral support$25K
Nourish BridgeportBridgeport, CTBabysitting center$25K
Applied Behavioral Rehabilitation InstituteBridgeport, CTGeneral support$25K
Caroline House IncBridgeport, CTMother and child literacy program$25K
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants IncBriddgeport, CTGeneral support$25K
Filling in the Blanks IncBridgeport, CTFood and feeding programs - bridgeport schools$15K
Hall Neighboorhood Homes IncBridgeport, CTEducation grant$15K
Livefree IncHuntington, CTTo support children & families$15K
Urban Impact of Black Rock IncTrumbull, CTEducation grant$15K
Connecticut Ballet IncHartford, CTTo support the arts$10K
Curtain Call IncStamford, CTTo support the arts$10K
Read to GrowBranford, CTGeneral support$10K
United Congregational ChurchBridgeport, CTGeneral support$8,500

About this foundation

Elizabeth M Pfriem Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rye Brook, New York, administered in care of A V Montalto, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Elizabeth M Pfriem 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 Elizabeth M Pfriem Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.5M across 33 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Elizabeth M Pfriem Foundation give?

Connecticut (33 grants), per its latest filing.

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