Carol L Sirot Foundation
Accepts applications
Carol L Sirot Foundation is a private foundation in Guilford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $159,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$159,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $115,000 the year before.
43% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $99,800 | 9 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 16 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $159,000 | 16 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carol L Sirot 7 Wingate Road, Guilford, CT 06437 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 925-7505, carolsirot@att.net |
| What to submit | No specified form |
| Restrictions | Emphasis on, but not restricted to, arts, health related organizations and anti-discrimination issues |
What Carol L Sirot Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 13 | $99,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bateman Horne Center | Medical education | $50,000 |
| Women and Family Life Center Inc | Flexible spending fund 3 key opportu | $39,000 |
| Leap | Sponsorship for 2025 event | $15,000 |
| Fair Haven Community Health Care | Welcome baby program | $12,000 |
| Yale Repertory Theatre | Season 2024-25 sponsor | $10,000 |
| Yale Reportory Theatre | Season 2025-26 sponsor | $10,000 |
| Goodspeed Musical Inc | Marquee sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Smith College Museum of Art | Fund for contemporary art 1 | $5,000 |
| Smith College Museum of Art | Fund for contemporary art 2 | $5,000 |
| Theaterworks | Rob ruggiero innovation fund | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation | Lion of judah | $1,800 |
| Leap | In honor of guido & ann calabresi | $1,000 |
| Shoreline Village | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Yuwo | Gustave & carol l sirot scholarship | $1,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | Unrestricted | $700 |
| Women's Health Research at Yale | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol L Sirot
- Joseph A Miranda
- Michael Seeley
- Greg Pepe
- John W O'Brien MD
- Morris Papernik MD
- Charles Noble
- Mary Dimmock
- Paula Newton
- Mary Ann McAvoy
- William Boughton
Questions people ask
Does Carol L Sirot Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Carol L Sirot Foundation give?
$159,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Carol L Sirot Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol L Sirot (Pres/Mgr), Joseph A Miranda (Treasurer), Michael Seeley (Secretary) and Greg Pepe (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Carol L Sirot Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.