Southport Area Fund
Accepts applications
Southport Area Fund is a private foundation in Southport, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $156,968 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $21,950 and the largest $39,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$156,968
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$21,950
- Largest grant$39,000
- Assets$19,966
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $163,332 the year before.
13% of its 2024 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 | $163,332 | 9 | $19,971 |
| 2024 | $156,968 | 8 | $19,966 |
How to apply
| Contact | William P Russell Jr PO Box 44, Southport, CT 06890-0545 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 255-7722 |
| What to submit | In letter form (giving all pertinent information) |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted any time. Notice of approval, rejection, or request for additional informa |
What Southport Area Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 8 | $156,968 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southport School | Renovation costs | $39,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Renovation expenses | $35,000 |
| Wakeman Boys and Girls | Operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Southport Cong Church | Renovations | $27,000 |
| Pequot Library | Operating expenses | $16,900 |
| Sasquenary Association | Dumpster enclosure | $7,100 |
| Southport Conservancy Inc | Operating expenses | $1,500 |
| Fairfield Dog Park | Operating expenses | $468 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin M Baker
- Alison Barry
- Sandra W Bisset
- James P Bradley
- Virginia K Cargill
- Bradford R Evans
- Lori Hashizume
- Kelly Laferriere
- William P Russell Jr
- Stevens C Sheppard
- James Vose
Questions people ask
Does Southport Area Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted any time. Notice of approval, rejection, or request for additional informa.
How much does Southport Area Fund give?
$156,968 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $21,950.
Who runs Southport Area Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Benjamin M Baker (Director), Alison Barry (Dir/Trea), Sandra W Bisset (Director) and James P Bradley (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Southport Area Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.