David and Eunice Bigelow Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David and Eunice Bigelow Foundation is a private foundation in Norwalk, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $857,957 in 67 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $66,000. 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$857,957
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$66,000
- Assets$13.5 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
12% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $860,000 | 65 | $11.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 69 | $12.6 million |
| 2025 | $857,957 | 67 | $13.5 million |
How to apply
David and Eunice Bigelow 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 David and Eunice Bigelow Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 62 | $828,957 |
| New York | 3 | $14,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Excellence in Bridgeport Public Schools | Coding Elementary After School-2025 Donation | $66,000 |
| Creative Youth Productions Inc | General | $60,000 |
| Foundation for Excellence in Bridgeport Public Schools | Coding Year Long-2025 Donation | $60,000 |
| Foundation for Excellence in Bridgeport Public Schools | General | $60,000 |
| Foundation for Excellence in Bridgeport Public Schools | Girls Who Code Summer Program - 2025 Donation | $40,397 |
| Foundation for Excellence in Bridgeport Public Schools | Arts-Summer FAME-2025 Donation | $40,113 |
| Foundation for Excellence in Bridgeport Public Schools | Advanced Manufacuring 2025 Donation | $34,533 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | General | $25,000 |
| St Vincent's Medical Center Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Excellence in Bridgeport Public Schools | Robotics High School Girls Summer - 2025 Donation | $24,914 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | General | $20,000 |
| Bullard Haven Technical High School | Scholarship Fund | $16,000 |
| Center for Family Justice | Empower House Project | $15,000 |
| Connecticut State - Housatonic | General | $15,000 |
| Fairfield University | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Fairfield YMCA | 2025 Annual Campaign | $15,000 |
| Horizons at GFA | General | $15,000 |
| Norwalk Community College Foundation Inc | General | $15,000 |
| Sacred Heart University | General Support | $15,000 |
| University of Bridgeport | Bigelow Family Foundation Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| Albertus Magnus College | General | $10,000 |
| Bigelow Center for Senior Activities | General | $10,000 |
| Bridge House | General | $10,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | Norma Pfriem Breast Cancer Center | $10,000 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | General | $10,000 |
| Cardinal Shehan Center | General | $10,000 |
| Caroline House | General | $10,000 |
| Innocence Project | General | $10,000 |
| Operation Hope | General Support | $10,000 |
| Pivot Ministries Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| Ralphola Taylor Community Center YMCA | General | $10,000 |
| University of New Haven | ML McLaughlin Scholarship Endowed Fund | $10,000 |
| Wakeman's Boys and Girls Clubs | General | $10,000 |
| YMCA Camp Hi-Rock | Capital Campaign / General | $10,000 |
| Mozaic Adult Day Program | General | $7,000 |
| Human Services Council of Mid Fairfield County | General | $6,500 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation | General | $6,000 |
| Alliance for Community Empowerment | General | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Connecticut Yankee Council | General | $5,000 |
| Central Connecticut Coast YMCA | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eunice J Bigelow
- Cynthia R Bigelow
- David L Godfrey
Questions people ask
Does David and Eunice Bigelow Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David and Eunice Bigelow Foundation give?
$857,957 in tax year 2025, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs David and Eunice Bigelow Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eunice J Bigelow (President), Cynthia R Bigelow (VP/Treasurer) and David L Godfrey (Secretary).
What does David and Eunice Bigelow Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.