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Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 06-1485833 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $2.5M
- Grants reported
- 104
- Median grant
- $7.3K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104 | $2.5M |
Where Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $400K |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | Norwalk, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $250K |
| ST Vincent'S Medical Center Foundation | Bridgeport, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $217K |
| Ronald McDonald House Greater Hudson Valley | Valhalla, NY | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $132K |
| Ronald McDonald House Of New Haven CT | New Haven, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $125K |
| Wakemans Boys & Girls Club | Fairfield, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $100K |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | Bridgeport, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $100K |
| Kids And Clay Foundation | Michigan City, IN | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $68.9K |
| Sared Heart University Scholarship Fund | Fairfield, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $50K |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Trumbull, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $50K |
| United Way Campaign of Coastal Fairfield County | Bridgeport, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $50K |
| Danbury Hospital Development Fund | Danbury, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $50K |
| Housatonic Community College Foundation | Bridgeport, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $50K |
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony | Bridgeport, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $40K |
| Trumbull Congregational Church | Trumbull, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $40K |
| CT Beardsley Zoo | Bridgeport, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $40K |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $35K |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $25K |
| ST Joseph High School | Trumbull, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $25K |
| Caroline House | Bridgeport, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $25K |
| American Red Cross | Bridgeport, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $25K |
| Connecticut Central Coast YMCA | New Haven, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $25K |
| American Cancer Society | Wilton, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $25K |
| Cardinal Shehan Center | Bridgeport, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $20K |
| Horizons at Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 2024 | $20K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.