Private foundation · EIN 56-2301018 · Wethersfield, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Brzezicki Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 42 grants paid, $120K total, median $2,000. 64% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
42
$120K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in CT
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 41 of 42 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grants Way FoundationWethersfield, CTPark Improvements$8,000
Ct Cat ConnectionWindsor, CTShelter Operations$8,000
Hartford County 4-H Camp IncEnfield, CTBuilding$7,500
Cape AbilitiesHyannis, MAHandicap services$4,000
Cape Cod Childrens PlaceNorth Eastham, MAEarly Childhood Education$4,000
Church of Christ CongregationalNewington, CTAppalachian Service Project$4,000
Ct FoodshareWallingford, CTFood Bank$4,000
Hartford County 4-H Camp IncEnfield, CTMaintenance$4,000
Hartfords Camp CourantHartford, CTYouth programs$4,000
LeapNew Haven, CTYouth Swimming Program$4,000
Town of WethersfieldWethersfield, CTFoodfuel bank$4,000
ACLU FoundationNew York, NYReuniting Immigrant Children$2,000
4-H Education Center at Auer FarmBloomfield, CTEducational Programs$2,000
Boys and Girls Club of Bristol CtBristol, CTYouth programs$2,000
Cape Cod Times Neighbor FundHyannis, MACharitable Activities$2,000
Church of Christ CongregationalNewington, CTGeneral Fund$2,000
USA for UnhcrWashington, DCReguee Relief$2,000
Ct Rivers Council BsaHartford, CTCampership Fund$2,000
Ct Burns Care FoundationMilford, CTBurns Camp$2,000
The Diaper Bank of CtNorth Haven, CTDiapers$2,000
Free Street TheatreChicago, ILYouth Program$2,000
Habitat for Humanity of Cape CodYarmouth Port, MAHouse building$2,000
Hartford County 4-H Fair AssociatioFarmington, CTYouth programs$2,000
Hartford County 4-H Advisory BoardFarmington, CTYouth programs$2,000
Lower Cape Outreach CouncilOrleans, MACharitable activities$2,000
National Coast Guard MuseumNew London, CTMuseum construction$2,000
Mayor Mike Peters Little LeagueHartford, CTYouth Sports$2,000
The Open HearthHartford, CTHomeless Programs$2,000
American Red CrossFarmington, CTHurricane relief$2,000
Ct Institute for Refugess ImmigraBridgeport, CTRefugee relief$2,000
Ct Public BroadcastingHartford, CTGeneral Operations$2,000
New England Public MediaAgawam, MAGeneral Operrations$2,000
Pilgrim MonumentProvincetown, MAGeneral Operations$2,000
Cntrs for Culture History OrleansOrleans, MACG36500 Project$2,000
Soup Kitchen in ProvincetownProvincetown, MAOperations$2,000
Family Pantry of Cape CodHarwich, MAOperations$2,000
Ben Bronz Foundation IncWest Hartford, CTOperations$2,000
St Thomas Aquinas CollegeSparkill, NYPathways Program$2,000
Cornerstone FoundationVernon Rockville, CToperations$2,000
McC FoundationManchester, CTOperations$2,000
Unicef USAPhiladelphia, PADisaster Relief$2,000

By state: Connecticut 27 · Massachusetts 10 · New York 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Illinois 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Brzezicki Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wethersfield, Connecticut, administered in care of Elizabeth Brzezicki, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Brzezicki Family Foundation 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 Brzezicki Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $120K across 42 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Brzezicki Family Foundation give?

Connecticut (27 grants), Massachusetts (10 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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