Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fairfield, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $132,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $32,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$132,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$32,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was down from $142,000 the year before.
8% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $142,000 | 29 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $132,000 | 25 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial 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 Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 25 | $132,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony | 40Operations | $32,000 |
| Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestra | Operations | $10,000 |
| Homes for the Brave | Operations | $10,000 |
| Mikey's Way Foundation | Programs | $10,000 |
| The Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation | Klein Theatre Arts (KTA) | $10,000 |
| Brady's Smile | Operations | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Helen Bacon Foundation | Operations | $5,000 |
| The Connecticut Zoological Society | Programs | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter | Operations | $4,000 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Operations | $4,000 |
| Easton Senior Citizen's Center Inc | Programs | $4,000 |
| Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County | Operations | $4,000 |
| Wakeman Boys and Girls | Smilow Burroughs Club House | $4,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Western Connecticut Inc | 2000Programs | $3,000 |
| Life Bridge Community Services | Operations | $3,000 |
| Mercy Learning Center | Programs | $3,000 |
| The Barnum Festival Inc | Operations | $2,500 |
| The Barnum Museum | Operations | $2,500 |
| Burroughs Community Center | Programs | $2,000 |
| Central Connecticut Coast - YMCA | Operations | $2,000 |
| Longhill Garden Club | Projects | $2,000 |
| Department of Aging | Programs | $2,000 |
| Bridgeport Public Library | Bridgeport Historic Center | $1,000 |
| Fairfield County Chorale | Programs | $1,000 |
| The Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut | Programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Tellalian
- Robert S Tellalian Jr
- Nevard W Tellalian
Questions people ask
Does Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial Foundation Inc give?
$132,000 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Tellalian (President), Robert S Tellalian Jr (Vice President & Treasurer) and Nevard W Tellalian (Secretary).
What does Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and community development.