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Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Milford, Connecticut · EIN 237070398

Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $146,500 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $146,000 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$146,00032$4.5 million
2024$146,50031$4.5 million

How to apply

Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Connecticut.

StateGrantsAmount
Connecticut21$86,500
Vermont1$20,000
Massachusetts2$10,000
Kentucky1$10,000
New York3$9,000
New Hampshire1$5,000
Tennessee1$5,000
Virginia1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 31 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
School of nursing supporting health science scholars program$20,000
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
Operating facilities$20,000
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
Operating facilities$10,000
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
Operating facilities$10,000
American Red Cross CT & Ri Region
Farmington, CT
Local disaster relief$5,000
Connecticut Burns Care Foundation
Milford, CT
Operating facilities$5,000
Fairfield Preparatory School
Fairfield, CT
Operating facilities$5,000
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH
Operating facilities$5,000
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Burlington, MA
Operating facilities$5,000
Shriners Hospital for Children - Springfield
Springfield, MA
Operating facilities$5,000
St Judes Childrens Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Operating facilities$5,000
Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA
Trumbull, CT
Operating facilities$4,000
Thomas Merton Center
Bridgeport, CT
Operating facilities$4,000
Adelbrook the Children's Home
Cromwell, CT
Operating facilities$3,000
Ahlbin Centers for Rehabilitation Medicine
Bridgeport, CT
Operating facilities$3,000
Bridgeport YMCA
New Haven, CT
Operating facilities$3,000
Cardinal Shehan Center
Bridgeport, CT
Projects$3,000
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, NY
Knee service fund$3,000
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, NY
Children's orthopedic fund$3,000
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, NY
Children & adolescent hand & arm center$3,000
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
New Haven, CT
Camp fund$3,000
The Kennedy Center Inc
Trumbull, CT
Operating facilities$3,000
Tiny Miracles Foundation Inc
Darien, CT
Operations$3,000
Boys & Girls Village Inc
Milford, CT
Operating facilities$2,000
Downtown Cabaret Theatre
Bridgeport, CT
Operating facilities$2,000
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc
Wilton, CT
Operating facilities$2,000
Greater Bridgeport Symphony
Bridgeport, CT
Operations$2,000
Rushford Curtis Children's Services
Middletown, CT
Safe harbors project$2,000
Salvation Army - Christmas
Bridgeport, CT
Operating facilities$1,500
CT Symphonic Band
Stratford, CT
Operations$1,000
National College of Probate Judges
Williamsburg, VA
Operating facilities$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc give?

$146,500 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.

Who runs Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Alexander R Nestor (Pres & Chairman Trustee), Robert S Tellalian Jr (Secretary & Trustee) and Sally D Nestor (Vice Pres & Trustee).

What does Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.

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