Bridgewood Fieldwater Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bridgewood Fieldwater Foundation is a private foundation in Bridgewater, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $230,525 in 99 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $49,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$230,525
- Number of grants99
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$49,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $192,145 the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $219,870 | 127 | $4.1 million |
| 2023 | $192,145 | 118 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $230,525 | 99 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
Bridgewood Fieldwater 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 Bridgewood Fieldwater Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 43 | $79,325 |
| Vermont | 4 | $69,850 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $20,900 |
| Illinois | 2 | $20,500 |
| Connecticut | 23 | $19,650 |
| Indiana | 2 | $5,400 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $4,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,600 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $1,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenway Institute (Greenway College) | General | $49,000 |
| Richard R Green High School Parents Association | General | $20,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation (Igpa) | General | $20,000 |
| Vtdigger (VT Journalism Trust LTD) | General | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General | $10,000 |
| UNICEF | General | $9,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General | $8,000 |
| USA for Unhcr Un Refugee Agency | General | $8,000 |
| Trees Ny Inc | General | $7,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice at NYU | General | $5,000 |
| Church World Service | General | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General | $5,000 |
| Regional Hospice (Danbury CT) | General | $5,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee | General | $4,000 |
| Rvna Health | General | $3,000 |
| Hudson Valley Polonaise Society | General | $2,500 |
| Natural Areas Conservancy | General | $2,500 |
| PBS Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of CT | General | $2,500 |
| American Museum of Natural History | Educational | $2,000 |
| Bridgewater Emergency Medical Services | General | $2,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | General | $2,000 |
| New York Botanical Gardens | Educational | $1,500 |
| Share Our Strength | General | $1,500 |
| Thirteen (Channel 13) | General | $1,500 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society (NYC Zoos) | General | $1,500 |
| Wnyc (NPR Local Affiliate) | General | $1,200 |
| American Civil Liberties Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Amref Health Africa | General | $1,000 |
| Chris Borton Memorial Scholarship Fund | Educational | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Public Tv-Cptv | General | $1,000 |
| Liberty Science Center | General | $1,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | Educational | $1,000 |
| National Public Radio (NPR) | General | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General | $1,000 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | General | $800 |
| Columbia University School of Social Work | Educational | $800 |
| Hospicare and Palliative Care Services of Tompkins Cty | General | $750 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Museum | $750 |
| New Hampshire Public Broadcasting Service NHPBS | General | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Ned W Bandler
- Jean T D Bandler
- John Bandler
- Gail E Bandler
- Rebecca W Holcombe
Questions people ask
Does Bridgewood Fieldwater Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bridgewood Fieldwater Foundation give?
$230,525 in tax year 2024, across 99 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Bridgewood Fieldwater Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ned W Bandler (Trustee), Jean T D Bandler (Trustee), John Bandler (Trustee) and Gail E Bandler (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Bridgewood Fieldwater Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and arts and culture.