Marie G Dennett Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Marie G Dennett Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fairfield, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $450,750 in 63 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $47,500. 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$450,750
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$47,500
- Assets$10.3 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $418,500 the year before.
27% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $410,000 | 70 | $8.1 million |
| 2023 | $418,500 | 63 | $9.6 million |
| 2024 | $450,750 | 63 | $10.3 million |
How to apply
Marie G Dennett 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 Marie G Dennett Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 13 | $116,500 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $98,500 |
| Connecticut | 12 | $58,000 |
| New York | 9 | $56,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $49,000 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $16,750 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $12,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $12,500 |
| California | 2 | $7,500 |
| Vermont | 2 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ouimet Scholarship Fund | Charitable purpose | $47,500 |
| Kent Denver Fund | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| The Fessenden School | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| University of Denver | Charitable purpose | $24,000 |
| Sweetbriar College | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Uva Alumni Association | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Collegiate Schools | Charitable purpose | $16,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Stratford Hall | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Backline Care | Charitable purpose | $12,500 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| Pomfret School | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| St Bernard's School | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Forsyth Institute | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Kennedy Center | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| St Mark Episcopal Church New Canaan | Charitable purpose | $8,500 |
| St Mary's Episcopal Church | Charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Nightingale Bamford School | Charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Carnegie Hall | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Colgate University | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Divided Sky Foundation | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Jacob's Ladder | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foumdation for Parkinson's Research | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Fire Company NO1 | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Nodens Outdoors | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Norma Pfriem Breast Center | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| St Andrews School | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Bevery Hospital | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Episcopal School in the City of New York | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Mockingbird Foundation | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| West School PTC | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Nursery School | Charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Greensboro Day School | Charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Gettysburg College Fund | Charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation | Charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| New Canaan Library | Charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| New Canaan Society for the Arts | Charitable purpose | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ramsey W Goodrich
- Richard H Ramsey
- Richard L Ramsey
- Catherine G Carlson
- Robin B Goodrich
- Lauren G Vanroden
Questions people ask
Does Marie G Dennett Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marie G Dennett Foundation Inc give?
$450,750 in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Marie G Dennett Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ramsey W Goodrich (President, Trustee), Richard H Ramsey (Secretary/Treasurer, Trustee), Richard L Ramsey (Vice President, Trustee) and Catherine G Carlson (Vice President, Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Marie G Dennett Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.