SBW Foundation
Accepts applications
SBW Foundation is a private foundation in Middletown, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $94,070 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $40,050. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$94,070
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$40,050
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $81,600 the year before.
30% 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 | $62,250 | 19 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $81,600 | 30 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $94,070 | 31 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Christina Wasch 190 Coleman Road, Middletown, CT 06457-5065 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 346-0902 |
What SBW Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 13 | $60,850 |
| Washington | 5 | $10,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $4,550 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,020 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 2 | $1,650 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Trinity | Further purpose of religious institution | $40,050 |
| Central Connecticut Rowing Inc | To promoterowing in the community | $5,500 |
| Ivy 1879 Foundation | To preserve an historical mansion | $5,000 |
| The Hun School of Princeton | To fund academicprograms | $5,000 |
| CT River Conservancy | To preserve thect river and its tributaries | $3,500 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project | To support the rights of immigrants | $3,000 |
| Wesleyan University | To fund foodeducational programs | $3,000 |
| The Lutheran Community Services Northwest | To supportcommunity outreach services | $2,500 |
| Jonah Center | Further purpose of restoring & preserving ecology | $2,500 |
| White Center Food Bank | To support hungerrelief programs | $2,500 |
| Yale University | To supporteducational programs | $2,500 |
| Humanity Now | To fund reliefprograms for refugees | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | To support non profithealth centers | $2,000 |
| Middlesex Memorial Hospital | Further purpose of medicine | $1,500 |
| Individual | To support programs deliveringfood to those in need | $1,500 |
| Transitional Resources | To support mentalhealth programs | $1,500 |
| Asu Foundation | To support educationalprograms | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middlesex County | To support social andenvironmental justice | $1,000 |
| CT Public Broadcasting Network | Further purpose of public broadcasting | $1,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | To support thekristof impact initiative | $1,000 |
| Middletown Garden Club | To promote the kowledge ofhorticulture andrelated activities | $1,000 |
| Hampshire College | To support educationalprograms | $1,000 |
| Treehouse for Kids | To fund programsfor youth in foster care | $1,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | To fund studentfinancial aid programs | $1,000 |
| Vision to Learn | To support programs providingfree eye care to communities | $650 |
| Art Farm | To supporttheater program | $500 |
| Nature Conservancy | To support the conservationinitiatives | $500 |
| Moses Weitzman Health System Inc | To support healthcare programs | $500 |
| Middlesex Land Trust | Further purpose of restoring & preserving ecology | $300 |
| MIT Alumni Association | To supportacademic programs | $50 |
| Hopewell Fund | To provide support for socialchange | $20 |
Officers and trustees
- Christina Wasch
Questions people ask
Does SBW Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does SBW Foundation give?
$94,070 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs SBW Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christina Wasch (Trustee).
What does SBW Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.