The Barden Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Barden Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bridgeport, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $374,000 in 69 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $26,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$374,000
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $347,500 the year before.
20% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $296,000 | 65 | $5.8 million |
| 2023 | $347,500 | 66 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $374,000 | 69 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Barden Foundation Inc - Scholar 200 Park Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 336-7532 |
| What to submit | Application for scholarship to be completed by all applicants |
| Deadlines | March 31 deadline for scholarship applications |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are generally restricted to children of employees of the barden corporation, winsted precision ball company, inc, lacey manufacturing company LLC,paragon medical and mw industries. Occasionally, scholarships are also granted to colleges or universities to help fund their scholarship programs. |
What The Barden Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 61 | $350,000 |
| New York | 3 | $8,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $6,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $6,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western CT State University | Educational services | $26,000 |
| United Way of Coastal & Western CT | Community health and welfare | $25,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | Community healthcare | $24,000 |
| United Way of Northwest CT | Community health and welfare | $15,000 |
| Danbury Hospital Development Fund | Community healthcare | $15,000 |
| United Way of Coastal & Western CT | Community health and welfare | $15,000 |
| Fish | Community welfare | $14,000 |
| Regional Hospice | Community health and welfare | $14,000 |
| Winsted Area Child Care Center Inc | Youth services | $12,000 |
| ALS CT Chapter | Community healthcare | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Community health and welfare | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross - CT | Community health and welfare | $10,000 |
| Beardsley Library | Community welfare | $10,000 |
| Ability Beyond | Community health and welfare | $7,000 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Community welfare | $6,000 |
| CT Zoological Society | Youth services | $6,000 |
| Housatonic Community College Foundation - MFG Alliance | Educational services | $6,000 |
| Naugatuck Community College Foundation | Educational services | $6,000 |
| Americares Free Clinics | Community health and welfare | $5,000 |
| Ann's Place | Community healthcare | $5,000 |
| McGiveney Community Center | Youth services | $5,000 |
| University of Tennessee on Behalf of James Bickle | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of New Haven on Behalf of Vida Caba | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology on Behalf of Adam Mohamed | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of CT on Behalf of Adam Bresman | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of CT on Behalf of Nozar Dudko | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of CT on Behalf of Vincent Ly | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of CT on Behalf of Chapel Bhavsar | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of CT on Behalf of Nelson Ly | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of CT on Behalf of Robert Rush | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of Texas - Arlington on Behalf of Aiden Gius | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of Wisconsin on Behalf of Emma Henson | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Western CT State University on Behalf of Emma Lee | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Western CT State University on Behalf of Eric Lach | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Western CT State University on Behalf of Ethan Phuong | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Western CT State University on Behalf of Susan Tra | Youth services | $3,500 |
| University of CT on Behalf of Allen Choun | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| The Klein Memorial Auditorium | Community health and welfare | $3,000 |
| Daily Bread Food Pantry | Community health and welfare | $3,000 |
| Regional YMCA of Western CT | Youth services | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeannine Frink
- Robin Bergman
- Thomas F Loughman
- Dennis Zancan
- Manuela Vanasse
- Tiawonia Lakeysha Johnson
Questions people ask
Does The Barden Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 31 deadline for scholarship applications.
How much does The Barden Foundation Inc give?
$374,000 in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs The Barden Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeannine Frink (President), Robin Bergman (Treasurer/Secretary/Trustee), Thomas F Loughman (Trustee) and Dennis Zancan (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Barden Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and human services.