Belvedere Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Belvedere Foundation is a private foundation in Norwalk, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,250 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,125 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$50,250
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,125
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $52,250 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $77,000 | 21 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $52,250 | 21 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $50,250 | 18 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Belvedere Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Belvedere Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 10 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $3,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $2,250 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association National Capital | Support awareness to end alzheimers disease | $6,000 |
| Carver Foundation | Conducts after school programs for kids & youth in public high schools, middle schools and community center | $5,000 |
| Under One Roof | Addresses urgent, complex needs facing today's families | $5,000 |
| Hometown Heroes | Supporting veterans, 1st responders and children | $4,000 |
| Give Well | Charitable - aligning with passions and values | $3,000 |
| Hospitality Center SE Wisconsin | To ptovide a space for connect with essential serv ices for the most needy | $3,000 |
| Open Door Shelter | Provide shelter, support and a plan for success to people who are dealing with poverty & homelessness | $3,000 |
| Skating Club of Jacksonville | To promote sportsmanship | $3,000 |
| Teton Literacy Center | To provide high quality books | $2,250 |
| Brien McMahon Hs Class of 2025 | Help young people create a better and more peaceful world through education that builds intercultural understanding and respect | $2,000 |
| Grassroots Tennis Foundation | Education charity | $2,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Aids refugees and people whose lives are shattered by conflict & disaster | $2,000 |
| Keystone House | Providing rehabilitation services for individuals with psychiatric disorders | $2,000 |
| Masonic Care Charity Fund of CT | Enhancing the qualify of life through compassionate care and support | $2,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Ending cancer for life | $2,000 |
| Filling in the Blanks | Fights childhood hunger | $1,500 |
| Star Inc | Building brighter futures for individuals with intellectual and developmental uniqueness | $1,500 |
| Animal Adoption Center | Temporary shelter and medical care for rescued cats and dogs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deirdre B Cavanagh
- Christopher Wyatt Cavanagh
- Jose Juan Cebrian
- Carroll John Cavanagh III
- Hudson N Cavanagh
Questions people ask
Does Belvedere Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Belvedere Foundation give?
$50,250 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,125.
Who runs Belvedere Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deirdre B Cavanagh (President/Trustee), Christopher Wyatt Cavanagh (Trustee), Jose Juan Cebrian (Trustee) and Carroll John Cavanagh III (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Belvedere Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and health.