The Diebold Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Diebold Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Roxbury, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $750,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$45.4 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
68% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 16 | $32.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 12 | $42.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.2 million | 28 | $45.4 million |
How to apply
The Diebold Foundation Inc 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.
What The Diebold Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 16 | $1.6 million |
| New York | 4 | $482,849 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $8,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Danbury Hospitalnw Milford Hospital Foundation | General support | $750,000 |
| Uconn Foundation | Meats lab | $615,500 |
| The Bowery Mission | Operating support | $250,000 |
| Southampton Youth Services | Indoor basketball hoops | $180,849 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Home repairs project | $100,000 |
| Connecticut Junior Republic | School based behavioral mental health services | $100,000 |
| After School Arts Program Inc | School year arts programs | $75,000 |
| East End Hospice | Children and caregiver bereavement group | $50,000 |
| Justice Dance Performace Project | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Susan B Anthony Project Inc | Domestic abuse education | $25,000 |
| Little Britches Therapeutic Riding | Equine care | $20,000 |
| Litchfield Hills Chore Services | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Animal Welfare Society Inc | Operating support | $4,000 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Operating support | $4,000 |
| Lost Meadow Mule Refuge Inc | Operating support | $4,000 |
| Operation Finally Home | Operating support | $4,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | Operating support | $4,000 |
| Roxbury Recreation Commission | Operating support | $4,000 |
| Tiger Haven Inc | Operating support | $4,000 |
| American Antique Historical Truck Association | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Blue Slope Country Museum | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Coolspring Power Museum | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Friends of Roxbury Senior Center Inc | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue Society | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Northwest CT Association for the Arts Inc | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Roxbury Parent Teacer Organization | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Swanson Family Foundation | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Thouroughbred Retirement Foundation | Operating support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daphne Russell
- Caitlin K Diebold
- Kevin M O'Connell
- Dudley Diebold
Questions people ask
Does The Diebold Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Diebold Foundation Inc give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The Diebold Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Daphne Russell (Director), Caitlin K Diebold (Director, Secretary), Kevin M O'Connell (Director) and Dudley Diebold (President, Treasurer, Dire).
What does The Diebold Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and youth programs.