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First Bap Ch-Hamlin

Preselected recipients only Waterbury, Connecticut · EIN 306397666

First Bap Ch-Hamlin is a private foundation in Waterbury, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,759 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $78,759 and the largest $78,759. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $46,676 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$55,8761$1.2 million
2024$46,6761$1.4 million
2025$78,7591$1.4 million

How to apply

First Bap Ch-Hamlin 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 First Bap Ch-Hamlin funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.

StateGrantsAmount
Connecticut1$78,759

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
First Baptist Church
Meriden, CT
General support$78,759

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does First Bap Ch-Hamlin accept grant applications?

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

How much does First Bap Ch-Hamlin give?

$78,759 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $78,759.

Who runs First Bap Ch-Hamlin?

Its 2025 filing lists Webster Bank (Trustee).

What does First Bap Ch-Hamlin fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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