The Shulansky Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Shulansky Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bloomfield, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $7,500. 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$40,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $38,600 the year before.
22% 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 | $29,600 | 25 | $781,735 |
| 2024 | $38,600 | 32 | $985,300 |
| 2025 | $40,000 | 32 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Shulansky 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 Shulansky Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 22 | $32,000 |
| New York | 7 | $6,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $7,500 |
| The Loomis Chaffee School | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $4,500 |
| Hartford Hospital | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $3,000 |
| Duncaster Foundation Inc | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $2,800 |
| Jewish Comm Fdn of GTR Hartford | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $2,500 |
| CT Children's Medical Ctr Fdn Inc | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $2,000 |
| University of Rochester | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $2,000 |
| Foodshare Inc | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $1,500 |
| Hamilton College | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $1,500 |
| Hartford Symphony Orchestra Inc | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $1,500 |
| CT Public Television & Radio & Radio | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $1,000 |
| Hartford Fdn for Public Giv Inc | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloane Kettering | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of S New Eng | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $1,000 |
| Wadsworth Atheneum | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $1,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $500 |
| Northside Center for Child Dev | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $500 |
| Renbrook School | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $500 |
| The End FD Beth El Temple of WH | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $500 |
| Arthritis Foundation | To fulfill the mission of the org | $500 |
| Bread for the City | To fulfill the mission of the org | $500 |
| Forge City Works | To fulfill the mission of the org | $500 |
| Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services | To fulfill the mission of the org | $500 |
| Larchmont Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force | To fulfill the mission of the org | $500 |
| Protect Democracy Project | To fulfill the mission of the org | $500 |
| The Wnet Group | To fulfill the mission of the org | $500 |
| Kingswood Oxford School | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $200 |
| Bloomfield Volunteer Ambulance Fund | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $100 |
| First Tee of Connecticut | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $100 |
| The Bushnell | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $100 |
| Theaterworks Hartford | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $100 |
| University of Hartford | To fulfill the mission of the org. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Ruth K Shulansky
- Laura S Nassau
- Debra S Gershman
- John D Shulansky
Questions people ask
Does The Shulansky Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Shulansky Foundation Inc give?
$40,000 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Shulansky Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ruth K Shulansky (Pres/Treas), Laura S Nassau (Vice Pres), Debra S Gershman (Vice Pres) and John D Shulansky (Vice Pres).
What does The Shulansky Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.