Woman's Seamen's Friend Society of CT Inc
Accepts applications
Woman's Seamen's Friend Society of CT Inc is a private foundation in New Haven, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $327,951 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $18,900 and the largest $68,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$327,951
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$18,900
- Largest grant$68,500
- Assets$10.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $339,844 the year before.
33% 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 | $350,981 | 20 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $339,844 | 21 | $8.8 million |
| 2025 | $327,951 | 16 | $10.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Woman's Seamen's Friend Society of 291 Whitney Avenue Suite 403, New Haven, CT 06511 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 777-2165, wsfsco@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Scholarship and grant notices and applications available from society. |
| Deadlines | For summer school - april 1st for academic year - may 15th |
| Restrictions | 1. Merchant seafarers and/or their dependents. 2. Students studying at state maritime academies. 3. Students majoring in marine sciences. 4. Local organizations in need during times of major crises. |
What Woman's Seamen's Friend Society of CT Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 11 | $146,451 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $68,500 |
| New York | 3 | $58,800 |
| Maine | 1 | $54,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Scholarships and operations | $68,500 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | Scholarships and operations | $54,200 |
| Seafarers International House | Operations | $38,000 |
| Sail CT Access Program | Operations | $25,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships and operations | $24,951 |
| Take A Vet Fishing | Operations | $20,000 |
| Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services | Operations | $20,000 |
| Schooner Inc | Operations | $20,000 |
| Suny Maritime College | Scholarships and operations | $17,800 |
| Save the Sound | Operations - long island sound ecological studies | $10,000 |
| St Martin de Porres Academy | Operations | $10,000 |
| First Congregational Church | Operations | $8,000 |
| New Haven Preservation Trust | Operations | $5,000 |
| The Seamen's Church Institute | To provide essential services on which mariners rely | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Operations | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Operations | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Totman
- Sara S Tyler
- Elizabeth Bernardo
- Margaret Ottenbreit
- Carol Clay Wiske
- Nancy Ahern
- Constance Clement
- Peggy Eatherton
- Amy Estabrook
- Madeleine Fejos
- Louise Fitzsimons
- Georgia Lieber
- Janice Markey
- Ruth Setaro
- Amy Sudmyer
Questions people ask
Does Woman's Seamen's Friend Society of CT Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: For summer school - april 1st for academic year - may 15th.
How much does Woman's Seamen's Friend Society of CT Inc give?
$327,951 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $18,900.
Who runs Woman's Seamen's Friend Society of CT Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David Totman (Executive Director), Sara S Tyler (President), Elizabeth Bernardo (First Vice President) and Margaret Ottenbreit (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Woman's Seamen's Friend Society of CT Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.