Persbacker Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Persbacker Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New Milford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $162,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$162,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $161,000 the year before.
13% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $161,000 | 20 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $161,000 | 19 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $162,000 | 17 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Persbacker 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 Persbacker Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $90,000 |
| Connecticut | 11 | $67,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Coast Cultural Center Inc | Restricted gift for music therapy for special needs children | $45,000 |
| Nuvance Health Fka Western Connecticut Health Network | Resident physician communication program | $20,000 |
| The University of Connecticut Foundation - Husky Excellence Fund | Mental health program for student-athletes | $15,000 |
| North Florida School of Special Education | Provide music therapy to children with special needs | $15,000 |
| Individual | Provide services to individuals with disabilities and their families | $10,000 |
| Bit of Faith Ranch of Ponte Vedra | Support adaptive riding and related activities for persons with autism and related disabilities | $10,000 |
| Bright Holidays Inc | To support organization's clothing for kids program | $10,000 |
| The University of Connecticut Foundation - School of Fine Arts | Support the music department's purchase of steinway pianos | $10,000 |
| Juniata College | K through 12 reading education program | $5,000 |
| The University of Connecticut Foundation - Entreprenurial Boot Camp | Educating disabled veterans on starting a business | $5,000 |
| Hunt Hill Farm Trust Inc | Land conservation | $3,000 |
| Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western Connecticut | Towards pledge of $55,000 to create the "west family room" | $3,000 |
| Roxbury Ambulance Association | Providing medical transportation | $3,000 |
| Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department | Support a local volunteer fire department | $3,000 |
| Merwinsville Hotel Restoration Inc | To support preservation of historic building | $2,000 |
| Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association | Support hospice care | $2,000 |
| After School Arts Program (Asap) | To foster creative learning through the arts | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elaine Joyce Wyman
- Arthur C Weinshank
- Steven Wyman
- Timothy J Riordan
Questions people ask
Does Persbacker Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Persbacker Foundation Inc give?
$162,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Persbacker Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elaine Joyce Wyman (President/Director), Arthur C Weinshank (Secretary/Director), Steven Wyman (Vice President/Director) and Timothy J Riordan (Treasurer/Director).
What does Persbacker Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, youth programs and arts and culture.