Ossen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ossen Family Foundation is a private foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $828,847 in 78 grants; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $100,000. 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$828,847
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$1,800
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$22.1 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $667,496 the year before.
65% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $610,673 | 37 | $18.6 million |
| 2024 | $667,496 | 54 | $19.7 million |
| 2025 | $828,847 | 78 | $22.1 million |
How to apply
Ossen Family Foundation 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 Ossen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 43 | $789,611 |
| New Hampshire | 6 | $10,500 |
| Vermont | 6 | $7,500 |
| New York | 7 | $6,686 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 3 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 3 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,200 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,250 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Medicare Advocacy Inc | General operating purposes | $100,000 |
| Generations Family Health Center Inc | Support for community health worker position | $70,000 |
| Click Inc | Support education for employees | $55,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Inc | General operating purposes | $50,500 |
| Connecticut Legal Services Inc | General operating purposes | $50,000 |
| The Neighbor Fund | General operating purposes | $50,000 |
| My Sisters' Place Inc | General operating purposes | $41,000 |
| Thames River Community Service | Purchase and installation of flooring, and furniture for apartments | $33,879 |
| Womens Business Development Council Inc | Child care business support program | $30,000 |
| Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc | Bonterra fundraising software add-on for coaching | $27,500 |
| Glastonbury Abc Inc | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Higher Edge Inc | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Arts for Learning Connecticut | Arts learning programs in hartford and windham | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Hartford | Support for after-school programming for youth | $20,000 |
| Charlotte Hungerford Hospital & Backus Hospital | Food 4health -hydroponic wellness farms | $20,000 |
| Make the Road States Inc DBA Make the Road CT | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Operation Fuel | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Place Norwich Inc | Purchase of see-through freezer/s | $17,500 |
| The Bridge Family Center Inc | Support for residential programs, sttar and moving on project | $15,000 |
| Martin House Inc | Food security program | $12,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford | Educational programming for community members on issues related to anti-semitism | $11,076 |
| United Way Inc | General operating purposes | $10,350 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Americorps summer cohort in eastern ct | $10,000 |
| Watkinson School | Sphere summer program | $10,000 |
| Access Community Action Agency | Food pantry | $7,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut | Support for the young israel emissary program | $7,500 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | Support for purchasing and distributing food items to community members | $5,450 |
| The Niantic Children's Museum | Support for reduced admission program | $5,000 |
| Listen- Lebanon in Service to Each Neighbor | General operating purposes | $4,500 |
| 21st Century Tolland Fund Inc | Support individuals with disablities to participate in athletic endeavors | $4,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Inc | General operating purposes | $3,000 |
| Holy Family Home and Shelter | Food program | $2,500 |
| Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation | Food program | $2,500 |
| Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group (Teeg) | Food pantry | $2,500 |
| Upper Valley Haven Inc | General operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Bonterra | General operating purposes | $2,200 |
| Lebanon Opera House Improvement Corporation | General operating purposes | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General operating purposes | $2,000 |
| The Emanuel Synagogue | General operating purposes | $1,800 |
| Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford | General operating purposes | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Jacqueline O Berkowitz
- Elizabeth S Ossen
- Carolyn R Linkov
Questions people ask
Does Ossen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ossen Family Foundation give?
$828,847 in tax year 2025, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $1,800.
Who runs Ossen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jacqueline O Berkowitz (Executive Director/Trustee), Elizabeth S Ossen (Trustee) and Carolyn R Linkov (Trustee).
What does Ossen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.