The Crestfields Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Crestfields Foundation is a private foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$100,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $90,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $87,000 | 7 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 8 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 4 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
The Crestfields Foundation 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund - Cohen Family Fund X5269 | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund - Jheilshorn Daf X5728 | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund - Mheilshorn Daf X5259 | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund - Riverhouse Fund X4514 | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul L Bourdeau
- John W Heilshorn Jr
- Carol H Ebersol
- Janet H Cohen
- Mark L Heilshorn
Questions people ask
Does The Crestfields Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Crestfields Foundation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Crestfields Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul L Bourdeau (Trustee), John W Heilshorn Jr (Trustee), Carol H Ebersol (Trustee) and Janet H Cohen (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.