The Fortin Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Fortin Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $464,700 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $80,000. 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$464,700
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$8,500
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$11.0 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $365,100 the year before.
30% 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 | $276,900 | 22 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $365,100 | 30 | $10.0 million |
| 2025 | $464,700 | 38 | $11.0 million |
How to apply
The Fortin 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 Fortin Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 29 | $264,700 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $80,000 |
| New York | 3 | $65,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Return to Roots Learning Community Corp | General & Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Childrens Open Charitable Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Emerge Connecticut Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| St Joseph High School | For the new Football scoreboard | $25,000 |
| Echo Hose Hook and Ladder Ambulance Corps Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Farm Aid Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Town of Glastonbury Connecticut | Town of Glastonbury Fire Department | $15,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $14,000 |
| American Heart Association | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mercy Chefs Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $9,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $9,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $9,000 |
| Glastonbury Volunteer Ambulance Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Shelton Volunteer Fire Company Number 4 Pine Rock | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $5,500 |
| Angel Charitable Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Connecticut River Watershed Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| St Joseph High School | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $4,500 |
| Childrens Law Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Glastonbury Amateur Baseball Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship grant | $2,500 |
| Academy of the Holy Family Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Glastonbury Arts Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul of the Valley Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The New Haven Reads Community Book Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Beth Fortin
- Dilcia Fortin
- Michael Fortin
- Wayne J Fortin
- Janine Sadoski
- Mitchell J Sadoski
Questions people ask
Does The Fortin Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Fortin Foundation Inc give?
$464,700 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.
Who runs The Fortin Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Beth Fortin (Sec, Dir), Dilcia Fortin (Board Member), Michael Fortin (Dir) and Wayne J Fortin (Treas, VP, Dir) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Fortin Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.