Garden Homes Fund
Preselected recipients only
Garden Homes Fund is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 115 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $170,500. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants115
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$170,500
- Assets$64.9 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
33% 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 | $903,150 | 88 | $55.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 93 | $61.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 115 | $64.9 million |
How to apply
Garden Homes Fund 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 Garden Homes Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 61 | $906,250 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $220,000 |
| Tennessee | 7 | $211,500 |
| New York | 19 | $55,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $32,000 |
| California | 3 | $14,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $11,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $5,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England | Donation | $170,500 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | Donation | $100,000 |
| Open Communities Alliance | Donation | $100,000 |
| Future Five | Donation | $55,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | Donation | $50,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center Co Shade Tree Clinic | Donation | $50,000 |
| Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen | Donation | $45,000 |
| American Red Cross | Donation | $40,000 |
| Safe Haven Family Shelter | Donation | $40,000 |
| Stamford All School Musical | Donation | $40,000 |
| Columbus House | Donation | $35,000 |
| Bartlett Arboretum | Donation | $25,000 |
| Boston Health Care for Homeless | Donation | $25,000 |
| Christian Community Action | Donation | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of South Florida | Donation | $25,000 |
| Rosie's Place - Boston | Donation | $25,000 |
| Stamford Museum & Nature Centr | Donation | $25,000 |
| Yale University | Donation | $25,000 |
| Boston Public Library Fund | Donation | $21,000 |
| Curtain Call Inc | Donation | $20,000 |
| Inspirica | Donation | $20,000 |
| Leap | Donation | $20,000 |
| Orchestra Lumos | Donation | $20,000 |
| Pine St Inn-Boston | Donation | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Tennessee & Northern Mississippi | Donation | $20,000 |
| St Francis House | Donation | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Stamford | Donation | $15,500 |
| Child Guidance Center of SCT | Donation | $15,000 |
| Childcare Learning Centers | Donation | $15,000 |
| Family Centers Inc | Donation | $15,000 |
| New Haven Reads | Donation | $15,000 |
| New Reach | Donation | $15,000 |
| Pacific House | Donation | $15,000 |
| Person-To-Person | Donation | $15,000 |
| Schoke Jewish Family Service | Donation | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation for Greater New Haven | Donation | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Food Share | Donation | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Housing Partners | Donation | $10,000 |
| Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Service | Donation | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Donation | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Freedman
- Richard Freedman
- Deborah Freedman
Questions people ask
Does Garden Homes Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Garden Homes Fund give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 115 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Garden Homes Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Jane Freedman (Trustee), Richard Freedman (Trustee) and Deborah Freedman (Trustee).
What does Garden Homes Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.