Private foundation · EIN 80-0024133 · Woodbridge, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Werth Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 41 grants paid, $716K total, median $5,000. 88% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
41
$716K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CT
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Columbus HouseNew Haven, CTCharitable$100K
Gaylord Hospital 1 of 2Wallingford, CTCharitable$75K
Ct FoodshareWallingford, CTCharitable$75K
Himalaya CurrentsWoodbridge, CTCharitable$55K
Massaro Community FarmWoodbridge, CTCharitable$50K
Womens Health at YaleNew Haven, CTCharitable$50K
Ct NofaNew Haven, CTCharitable$40K
Gather New HavenNew Haven, CTCharitable$35K
Literacy VolunteersGreenwich, CTCharitable$30K
Cardinal Shehan CenterBridgeport, CTCharitable$30K
Housatonic Valley AssociationCornwall Bridge, CTCharitable$25K
Americares Ca WilfiresStamford, CTCharitable$25K
Team Flood ReliefDerby, CTCharitable$23K
Elm Shakespeare 2 of 3New Haven, CTCharitable$18K
Interior AIDS AssociationFairbanks, AKCharitable$10K
Downtown Soup KitchenNew Haven, CTCharitable$10K
Ct HospiceBranford, CTCharitable$10K
Broken Umbrella TheaterNew Haven, CTCharitable$10K
Cardinal Shehan HccBridgeport, CTCharitable$6,000
Vet FuelBeacon Falls, CTCharitable$5,000
Patrons of Trumbull Art & NatureTrumbull, CTCharitable$5,000
Friends of Edith Wheeler LibMonroe, CTCharitable$2,400
Ability BeyondBethel, CTCharitable$2,400
Catherine Violet Hubbard FndNewtown, CTCharitable$2,400
Ct Public RadioHartford, CTCharitable$2,400
Charlestown Historical SocietyCharlestown, RICharitable$2,400
Linsay's Legacy FoundationVernon, CTCharitable$2,000
Save Our Stepney Task ForceMonroe, CTCharitable$1,200
Resources in Search & RescMonroe, CTCharitable$1,200
Bethany Hist SocietyBethany, CTCharitable$1,200
Creative Arts WorkshopNew Haven, CTCharitable$1,200
Common Ground NhNew Hampshire, CTCharitable$1,200
Friends of Woodbridge LibWoodbridge, CTCharitable$1,200
Lockets Meadow LLCBethany, CTCharitable$1,200
Simsbury AbcSimsbury, CTCharitable$1,200
Simsbury Land TrustSimsbury, CTCharitable$1,200
Friends of Greenhill PondCharlestown, RICharitable$1,200
Hartford City MissionHartford, CTCharitable$1,200
Salt Pond CoalitionCharlestown, RICharitable$1,200
Charlestown Land TrustCharlestown, RICharitable$1,200
Various Charitable Contributions From Pass-Through EntitiesWoodbridge, CTCharitable$7

By state: Connecticut 36 · Alaska 1 · Rhode Island 4

About this foundation

Werth Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Woodbridge, Connecticut, administered in care of Pkf Oconnor Davies Llp, 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 Werth Family Foundation Inc 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 Werth Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $716K across 41 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Werth Family Foundation Inc give?

Connecticut (36 grants), Alaska (1 grants), Rhode Island (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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