Watkinson Prisoners' Aid Society
Accepts applications
Watkinson Prisoners' Aid Society is a private foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$39,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$781,046
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,000 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 | $25,684 | 6 | $671,959 |
| 2024 | $36,000 | 7 | $701,557 |
| 2025 | $39,500 | 6 | $781,046 |
How to apply
| Contact | Walter N Aldave 62 Highland Street, West Hartford, CT 06119 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 231-1348, waldave@comcast.net |
| What to submit | Ct common grant application form - by mail or email. |
| Deadlines | By 4/30 of the year of the grant |
| Restrictions | Amounts normally under $20,000. Georgraphical area - Connecticut. Other factors: awards based on support for prisoners or released prisoners |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6 | $39,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Resources for Justice Inc | Charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Connecticut Renaissance | Charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Justice Dance Performance Project | Charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Youth Challenge of CT Inc | Charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Community Solutions Inc | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Community Partners in Action | Charitable purposes | $4,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan C Kelly
- Walter Aldave
- Paul McConnell
- Thomas Sliney
- Zachary Alexander
- Iran Nazario
Questions people ask
Does Watkinson Prisoners' Aid Society accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: By 4/30 of the year of the grant.
How much does Watkinson Prisoners' Aid Society give?
$39,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Watkinson Prisoners' Aid Society?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan C Kelly (President/Trustee), Walter Aldave (Secretary/Trustee), Paul McConnell (Trustee) and Thomas Sliney (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.