The Barden Foundation Inc
Bridgeport, CT · EIN 06-6054855. Reported 294 grants totalling $1,360,500 to 95 organizations across tax years 2020-2023. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. The Barden Foundation Inc did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $2,500. Half of everything it gave fell between $2,500 and $4,000; the smallest was $1,000 and the largest $28,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Western Ct | Danbury, CT | $126,000 | 5 | 4 | 2023 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | Bridgeport, CT | $96,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Western Ct State University | Danbury, CT | $91,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Danbury Hospital Development Fund | Danbury, CT | $60,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Winsted Area Child Care Center Inc | Winsted, CT | $46,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Regional Hospice | Danbury, CT | $44,500 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Als Ct Chapter | Milford, CT | $40,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | Wilton, CT | $40,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| American Red Cross - Ct | Danbury, CT | $40,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Ct Zoological Society | Bridgeport, CT | $31,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| United Way of Coastal Fairfield County | Bridgeport, CT | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| United Way of Northwest Ct Inc | Torrington, CT | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Fish | Torrington, CT | $24,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Ability Beyond | Bethel, CT | $23,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Americares Free Clinics | Stamford, CT | $20,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Beardsley Library | Winsted, CT | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Housatonic Community College Foundation - Mfg Alliance | Bridgeport, CT | $20,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Naugatuck Community College Foundation | Waterbury, CT | $20,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Eastern Ct State University on Behalf of Lindsay Booth | Willimantic, CT | $17,500 | 7 | 4 | 2023 |
| Fashion Institute of Technology on Behalf of Penelope Peralta | New York, NY | $17,500 | 7 | 4 | 2023 |
| University of Ct on Behalf of Amina Mufti | Storrs, CT | $17,500 | 7 | 4 | 2023 |
| Yale University on Behalf of Margaret Schnyer | New Haven, CT | $17,500 | 7 | 4 | 2023 |
| University of Ct on Behalf of Adam Bresman | Storrs, CT | $15,000 | 6 | 3 | 2023 |
| Western Ct State University on Behalf of Jody Parades | Danbury, CT | $15,000 | 6 | 3 | 2023 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Brigeport, CT | $14,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Central Ct State University on Behalf of Waleed Mohamed | New Britain, CT | $12,500 | 5 | 3 | 2022 |
| Lee University on Behalf of Grace Henderson | Cleveland, TN | $12,500 | 5 | 3 | 2022 |
| Western Ct State University on Behalf of Susan Tra | Danbury, CT | $12,500 | 5 | 3 | 2023 |
| Western Ct State University on Behalf of Yamili Parales | Danbury, CT | $12,500 | 5 | 3 | 2022 |
| Regional YMCA of Western Ct | Brookfield, CT | $12,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| 399TH Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol | Danbury, CT | $10,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Beardsly Library | Winsted, CT | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Center for Empowerment and Education | Danbury, CT | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Ct Food Share | Wallingford, CT | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ct Yankee Council BSA | Milford, CT | $10,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Girl Scout Council of Ct | Wilton, CT | $10,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Quinnipiac University on Behalf of Deanna Petronis | Hamden, CT | $10,000 | 4 | 2 | 2021 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology on Behalf of Adam Mohamed | Rochester, NY | $10,000 | 4 | 2 | 2023 |
| University of Albany on Behalf of Emma Langsford | Albany, NY | $10,000 | 4 | 3 | 2022 |
| University of Ct on Behalf of Allen Choun | Storrs, CT | $10,000 | 4 | 3 | 2023 |
| University of Ct on Behalf of Samantha Bresmon | Storrs, CT | $10,000 | 4 | 2 | 2021 |
| University of Ct on Behalf of Tina Benson | Storrs, CT | $10,000 | 4 | 2 | 2023 |
| University of Wisconsin on Behalf of Emma Henson | Madison, WI | $10,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Ann's Place | Danbury, CT | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Bridgeport YMCA | Bridgeport, CT | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Cardinal Shehan Center | Bridgeport, CT | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Colebrook Recreation Department | Colebrook, CT | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Ct Special Olympics Inc | Hamden, CT | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Foothill Visiting Nurse Service | Winsted, CT | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Mcgiveney Community Center | Bridgeport, CT | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| New Milford Hospital Foundation Inc | Danbury, CT | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Northwest Ct YMCA | Winsted, CT | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Town of Winchester Recreation Dept | Winsted, CT | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Visiting Nurse Services of Ct Inc | Bridgeport, CT | $8,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Cornell University on Behalf of Ronald Nemec | Ithaca, NY | $7,500 | 3 | 2 | 2021 |
| Pace University on Behalf of Ashley Schlemmer | New York, NY | $7,500 | 3 | 2 | 2021 |
| SUNY Cobleskill on Behalf of Alana Mccarthy | Cobleskill, NY | $7,500 | 3 | 2 | 2021 |
| University of Ct on Behalf of Alexandra Silva | Storrs, CT | $7,500 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| University of Ct on Behalf of Alexandria Silva | Storrs, CT | $7,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| University of Ct on Behalf of Amy Dave | Storrs, CT | $7,500 | 3 | 2 | 2021 |
| University of Ct on Behalf of Catarina Silva | Storrs, CT | $7,500 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Johnson & Wales University on Behalf of Vanessa Sin | Providence, RI | $5,000 | 2 | 1 | 2020 |
| National University of Ireland Galway on Behalf of Arian Dost | Galway, Galway | $5,000 | 2 | 1 | 2020 |
| Umass Dartmouth on Behalf of Courtney Contreras | North Dartmouth, MA | $5,000 | 2 | 1 | 2020 |
| University of Bridgeport on Behalf of James Gillard | Bridgeport, CT | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| University of Ct on Behalf of Chapel Bharson | Storrs, CT | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| University of Ct on Behalf of Nicole Partronis | Storrs, CT | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| University of Ct on Behalf of Silva Catarina | Storrs, CT | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| University of Tx-Arlington on Behalf of Aiden Gius | Arlington, TX | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement of Western Ct Inc | Bridgeport, CT | $4,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Norma Pfriem Foundation | Bridgeport, CT | $4,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Norma Phrem Breast Cancer Center | Bridgeport, CT | $4,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Prime Time House | Torrington, CT | $4,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Winchester Youth Service Bureau | Winsted, CT | $4,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Central Ct State University on Aiden Gius | New Britain, CT | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Central Ct State University on Behalf of Aiden Gius | New Britain, CT | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Central Ct State University on Behalf of Chapel Bharson | New Britain, CT | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Drew University on Behalf of IZ0BELLA Stange | Madison, NJ | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Drew University on Behalf of Izobella Stange | Madison, NJ | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| National University of Ireland on Behalf of Arian Dost | Galway, Galway | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology on Behalf of Adim Mohamed | Rochester, NY | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Southern Ct State University on Behalf of Michael Lopez | New Haven, CT | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Springfield College on Behalf of Anna Lee Holcomb | Springfield, MA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| University of Bridgeport on Behalf of James Gilliard | Bridgeport, CT | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| University of Ct on Behalf of Chapel Bhavsar | Storrs, CT | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| University of Ct on Behalf of Chapel Choun | Storrs, CT | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| University of Ct on Behalf of Ly Vincent | Storrs, CT | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| University of Ct on Behalf of Nicole Petronis | Storrs, CT | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| University of Texas - Arlington on Behalf of Aiden Gius | Arlington, TX | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| University of Wisconsin on Behalf of Madison Hansen | Madison, WI | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Western Ct State University on Behalf Emma Lee | Danbury, CT | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Western Ct State University on Behalf of Eric Lach | Danbury, CT | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Western Ct State University on Behalf of Jordy Peredes | Danbury, CT | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Western Ct State University on Behalf of Sean Charles | Danbury, CT | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Western Ct State University on Behalf of Yesenia Chacon | Danbury, CT | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
68 of 95 (72%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 84%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is unusually consistent. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- United Way of Western Ct
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELFARE - United Way of Northwest Ct Inc
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELFAREHEALTH AND WELFARE - Fish
COMMUNITY WELFARECOMMUNITY WELFARE - Western Ct State University on Behalf of Susan Tra
SCHOLARSHIPCOMMUNITY WELFARE - Visiting Nurse Services of Ct Inc
COMMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELFARE
What kind of organizations it funds
By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 47 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 83 | $357,500 | $2,500 |
| 2021 | 80 | $359,500 | $2,500 |
| 2022 | 65 | $296,000 | $2,500 |
| 2023 | 66 | $347,500 | $2,500 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Already committed for future years
Form 990-PF has a separate schedule for grants approved but not yet paid. The Barden Foundation Inc has 168 of them, worth $1,047,000. This is the one part of the filing that looks forward rather than back -- and it also tells you how much of the next year's budget is already spoken for.
| Organization | Location | Approved |
|---|---|---|
| Western Ct State University | Danbury, CT | $26,000 |
| United Way of Western Ct | Danbury, CT | $25,000 |
| United Way of Western Ct | Danbury, CT | $25,000 |
| United Way of Western Ct | Danbury, CT | $25,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | Bridgeport, CT | $24,000 |
| United Way of Western Ct | Danbury, CT | $24,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | Bridgeport, CT | $24,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | Bridgeport, CT | $24,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | Bridgeport, CT | $24,000 |
| Western Ct State University | Danbury, CT | $21,000 |
| Western Ct State University | Danbury, CT | $21,000 |
| Western Ct State University | Danbury, CT | $21,000 |
| Danbury Hospital Development Fund | Danbury, CT | $15,000 |
| United Way of Western Ct | Danbury, CT | $15,000 |
| United Way of Northwestern Ct | Torrington, CT | $15,000 |
Where its money goes
Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 91% of this one's giving went to organizations in Connecticut. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $2,500. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Connecticut.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from The Barden Foundation Inc's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2020-2023). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.
Address of record on the latest return: 1146 Barnum Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06610. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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