Early Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Early Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Woodbridge, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,208 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $13,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$120,208
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$13,500
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $110,291 the year before.
24% 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 | $95,720 | 46 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $110,291 | 46 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $120,208 | 42 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary Early 38 Huntington Hill Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 675-5290, mearly023@aol.com |
| What to submit | Written requests |
| Deadlines | October 31 |
What Early Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 17 | $38,600 |
| New Jersey | 6 | $19,400 |
| New York | 6 | $19,208 |
| South Carolina | 5 | $14,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $7,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hotchkiss School | Education | $13,500 |
| Riprap Friends | Health | $10,600 |
| Harvard College Fund | Education | $10,000 |
| Princeton University | Education | $10,000 |
| St Georges School | Education | $7,500 |
| Kaiwah Island Conservancy | Conservation | $5,500 |
| Connecticut Public Radio | Arts | $5,400 |
| South Carolina Public Radio | Education | $5,000 |
| Ukrainian Orphanage | Child welfare | $5,000 |
| Friends of Princeton Hockey | Education | $3,400 |
| Billion Oyster | Environmental | $3,000 |
| Lawrenceville School | Education | $3,000 |
| Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen | Welfare | $2,500 |
| Georgetown Law School | Education | $2,500 |
| Harvard Club of Southern CT | Education | $2,500 |
| Springs Food Pantry | Welfare | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club Lower Naugatuck Valley | Child welfare | $2,000 |
| Charleston Collegiate School | Education | $2,000 |
| Columbus House | Human welfare | $2,000 |
| Farnam House | Child welfare | $2,000 |
| Hudson River Park Trust | Conservation | $2,000 |
| Spooner House Food Bank | Welfare | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Health | $1,500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Health | $1,058 |
| Animal Haven | Animal welfare | $1,000 |
| Chamber Music Charleston | Arts | $1,000 |
| Christian Community Action Center | Human welfare | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Hospice | Health | $1,000 |
| Low Country Ovarian Cancer | Health | $1,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Child welfare | $1,000 |
| Massaro Farm | Conservancy | $1,000 |
| Nothing Is Impossible | Welfare | $1,000 |
| Peddie School | Education | $1,000 |
| Princeton Prospect Foundation | Education | $1,000 |
| St Martin Depores | Education | $1,000 |
| Ynhh Smilow Cancer | Health | $900 |
| Connecticut Hockey Foundation | Education | $500 |
| Mercer Animal Rescue | Animal welfare | $500 |
| Regis College | Education | $500 |
| Vincent Giordano Scholarship | Education | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- James Early
- Mary Early
- Ethan Early
- Brian Early
Questions people ask
Does Early Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 31.
How much does Early Family Foundation Inc give?
$120,208 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Early Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James Early (Director), Mary Early (Secretary / Treasurer), Ethan Early (Director) and Brian Early (Director).
What does Early Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.