CLSJ Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
CLSJ Foundation Inc is a private foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $68,320 in 64 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $4,500. 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$68,320
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$4,500
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $82,650 the year before.
30% 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 | $42,300 | 30 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $82,650 | 73 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $68,320 | 64 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
CLSJ 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.
What CLSJ Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 43 | $44,140 |
| Oregon | 11 | $13,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4,500 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $180 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University (President and Fellows of Harvard College) | Harvard law school office of public interest advising | $4,500 |
| 2-4-1 Cares Inc | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Food Share Inc | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| The Catlin Gabel School | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Hartford Symphony Orchestra Inc | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford | Jewish leadership academy | $2,500 |
| Mandell Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center Inc | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Mazon Inc | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Charter Oak Cultural Center | Unrestricted gift | $1,800 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford Inc | Unrestricted gift | $1,800 |
| French International School of Portland | Unrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| International School of Portland | Unrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Beth El Temple | Koteen family fund | $1,000 |
| Casting for Recovery Inc | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Central Connecticut State University Foundation | Scholarships for disadvantaged undergraduate students | $1,000 |
| College Possible | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Forest & Park Association | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Domestic Violence Resource Center | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Hartford Foundation for Public Giving | Unresticted gift | $1,000 |
| Heifer International | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Interval House | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Inc | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Mercy Housing & Shelter | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Project Lemonade | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Project Pooch | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Returning Veterans Project | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Store to Door | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| The House of Bread | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| The I Foundation of West Hartford School | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| The Waste Not Want Not Community Kitchen | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Vets Healing on the Fly | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Friends of Holcomb Farm | Jenny emery vision fund | $750 |
| Town of East Hartford | Toy drive | $750 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford | David & judy rosenthal fund | $680 |
| Central City Concern | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Connecticut Fly Fisherman's Association | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lois Koteen
- Sarah Koteen
- Jacob Koteen
Questions people ask
Does CLSJ Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does CLSJ Foundation Inc give?
$68,320 in tax year 2025, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs CLSJ Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lois Koteen (President and Secretary), Sarah Koteen (Vice President) and Jacob Koteen (Treasurer).
What does CLSJ Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.