Private foundation · EIN 47-2384106 · Hartford, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Maisie 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: 15 grants paid, $69K total, median $3,000. 67% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$69K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in CT
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pet Partners Rescue Home IncMiami, FLAnimal protection services$28K
No Animal Left Unfed IncWest Hartford, CTAnimal protection services$5,000
Enfield Loaves and Fishes IncEnfield, CTFood assistance$4,500
Enfield Food ShelfEnfield, CTFood assistance$4,000
Hands on HartfordHartford, CTFood assistance$4,000
C&w Rustic Hollows ShelterNashua, IAAnimal protection services$4,000
Protectors of Animals IncEast Hartford, CTAnimal protection services$3,500
Connecticut Humane SocietyNewington, CTAnimal protection services$3,000
The Purr-Fect Cat ShelterMedway, MAAnimal protection services$2,800
Last Chance RanchQuakertown, PAAnimal protection services$2,500
Paws With a CauseWayland, MIAnimal protection services$2,000
Cat Tales IncMiddletown, CTAnimal protection services$2,000
Greater New Haven Cat Project IncNew Haven, CTAnimal protection services$1,500
City of Hartford Animal ServicesHartford, CTAnimal protection services$1,000
West Hartford Animal ControlWest Hartford, CTAnimal protection services$1,000

By state: Connecticut 10 · Florida 1 · Iowa 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Maisie Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Hartford, Connecticut, administered in care of Susan Danseyar, 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.

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Does Maisie 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 Maisie Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $69K across 15 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Maisie Foundation Inc give?

Connecticut (10 grants), Florida (1 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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