SBM Charitable Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
SBM Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Manchester, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 87 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.7 million
- Number of grants87
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$41.5 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
21% 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 | $1.6 million | 98 | $35.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 83 | $38.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 87 | $41.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kelley Gunther 935 Main Street Level C Suite B101, Manchester, CT 06040 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 533-1067 |
| What to submit | Completion of the "request for grant- and "scholarship application" lcoated on the organizations website. |
| Deadlines | Scholarship application - january - march for the following fall semester, grants apps - year round |
| Restrictions | Grants and scholarships limited to the geographical area indicated on the website |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What SBM Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 84 | $1.6 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rebuilding Together - Manchester | Support | $100,000 |
| University of Connecticut | Scholarship | $98,550 |
| Malta House of Care Foundation | Support | $85,000 |
| Connecticut Science Center | Support | $79,530 |
| University of Connecticut | Support | $67,811 |
| Manchester Area Conference of Churc | Support | $65,000 |
| Eastern Connecticut State Universit | Scholarships | $55,750 |
| Hockanum Valley Community Council | Support | $55,000 |
| Open Hearth Association Inc | Support | $55,000 |
| Hartford Stage Company | Support | $53,195 |
| Scouting America CT Rivers Council | Support | $53,150 |
| Horizons Inc (Camp Horizons) | Support | $50,180 |
| Connecticut Audubon Society | Support | $49,225 |
| Connecticut Foodshare (Fkafoodsh | Support | $40,000 |
| Generations Family Health Center I | Support | $40,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Hartford | Support | $40,000 |
| Eastern Connecticut State Universit | Support | $40,000 |
| Hill-Stead Museum | Support | $37,295 |
| Goodspeed Musicals | Support | $29,488 |
| Saint Francis Foundation | Support | $27,000 |
| Central Connecticut State Universit | Scholarship | $26,500 |
| Children's Law Center of Connecticu | Support | $25,000 |
| Sea Research Foundation Inc | Support | $25,000 |
| University of Hartford | Scholarship | $24,350 |
| Connecticut Landmarks | Support | $20,300 |
| Gentle Love Diaper Pantry | Support | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern New | Support | $20,000 |
| Malta Food Pantry Inc | Support | $20,000 |
| Children's Museum | Support | $15,000 |
| Covenant Soup Kitchen | Support | $15,000 |
| Hands on Hartford | Support | $15,000 |
| Hartford's Camp Courant | Support | $15,000 |
| Mercy Housing & Shelter | Support | $15,000 |
| Town of Manchester | Support | $15,000 |
| New Britain Museum of American Art | Support | $14,250 |
| Marc Inc of Manchester | Support | $13,662 |
| My Sisters Place Inc | Support | $12,000 |
| Midwest Foodbank of New England | Support | $11,390 |
| University of New Haven | Scholarship | $11,000 |
| Southern Connecticut State Universi | Scholarship | $10,350 |
Officers and trustees
- Doreen Downham
- Charles L Pike
- Douglas K Anderson
- Brian A Orenstein
- Mary C Devanney
- Sheila B Flanagan
- Harry S Gaucher
- Susan M Keating
- Linda S Klein
- John D Labelle Jr
- Eric A Marziali
- Jon L Norris
- Gregory S Wolff
- Michael Lynch
- Stephen Joyner
Questions people ask
Does SBM Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Scholarship application - january - march for the following fall semester, grants apps - year round.
How much does SBM Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 87 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs SBM Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Doreen Downham (Ex Dir/Secre), Charles L Pike (Vice Preside), Douglas K Anderson (President) and Brian A Orenstein (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does SBM Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.