The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$45.3 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
24% 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 | $1.6 million | 53 | $38.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 51 | $40.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 45 | $45.3 million |
How to apply
The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 40 | $1.6 million |
| Iowa | 1 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $60,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services Inc | Driving Mission Agility, Strengthening Families and Empowering Youth initiatives | $100,000 |
| St Aloysius Church Corporation | To help fund the church's Faith-Based Education Initiatives, including the creation of an innovative curriculum in grades pre-K through 6 | $100,000 |
| The Carver Inc | To support the Bridgeport-Carver Partnership for Afterschool and Summer Learning project | $100,000 |
| Covenant School of Bridgeport Inc | salary funds to support one math and science teacher and one AmeriCorp teaching fellow | $80,000 |
| Cardinal Shehan Center | After School and Saturday program | $75,000 |
| Fairfield University | To help fund scholarships for students enrolled in the University's Computer Science program at Fairfield Bellarmine, with a focus on low-income students from Bridgeport, CT | $75,000 |
| Future 5 Inc | Next Track program, which identifies and offers career counseling to students not on a college track | $75,000 |
| Kids in Crisis Inc | Safe Haven program | $75,000 |
| SVMC Holdings Inc | Hartford HealthCare Medical Mission program in the Fairfield Region | $60,000 |
| Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport Incorporated | Adult Education Program | $55,000 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Anchor Academy Inc | financial aid fund | $50,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Inc | mentoring programs in Bridgeport, CT | $50,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | Bringing Technology to Life Project, which will modernize the hospital's Heart and Vascular Center, with new cardiac and stroke technology | $50,000 |
| Foundations in Education Inc | Bishop's Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Future 5 Inc | Next Track - Phase 2 program, which identifies and offers career counseling to students who are not on a college track | $50,000 |
| The Carver Inc | Kick Off to Kindergarten project | $50,000 |
| The Center for Family Justice Inc | To fund one additional prevention educator | $50,000 |
| Circle of Care for Families With Cancer | Lifeline Emergency Fund | $45,000 |
| St Catherine Center for Special Needs Inc | To purchase a new van for transporting students and adults | $42,350 |
| Catholic Academy of Bridgeport Inc | success pay Teacher Compensation and Retention initiative | $35,000 |
| North Raleigh Ministries Inc | To help fund the purchase and stocking of a new walk-in freezer for the food pantry | $35,000 |
| The New Canaan Community Young Mens Christian Asso | financial assistance program | $35,000 |
| Horizons Bridgeport | To support the Horizons Sacred Heart University (HSHU) expanded program | $30,000 |
| Norwalk Housing Foundation Inc | College Scholarship Program | $30,000 |
| Patrons of the Trumbull Nature & Arts Center | to support Environmental and STEM education field trips and in-school programs to benefit underserved Connecticut youth | $30,000 |
| Shepherds Inc | scholarship funds for six students at Kolbe Cathedral High School | $30,000 |
| Caroline House Inc | Mother and Child Literacy Program | $25,000 |
| Catholic Academy of Bridgeport | Merit Pay Teacher Compensation and Retention Program | $25,000 |
| Christ Church | Wake Relief fund to purchase equipment for the new Market Pantry | $25,000 |
| McGivney Community Center Inc | After School Program | $25,000 |
| New Canaan Land Conservation Trust Inc | Future 5 Summer Steward Internship program | $25,000 |
| New Canaan Library Inc | New Canaan Library Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| Pivot Ministries Inc | to support a full-time on-campus Counseling Director to address the root causes behind addiction | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics Connecticut Inc | 2025 Health & Wellness Programs and Initiatives | $25,000 |
| Exchange Club Center for the Prev of Child Abuse O | ongoing operation fund | $20,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Funds for treatments | $15,000 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation Inc | The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation Fund | $11,000 |
| Connect US Inc | To provide support for Connect-Us Academy | $10,000 |
| Discovery Museum Inc | Summer Program | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George Benington
- Gail Kashulon
- Christian Le Bris
- Martin McLaughlin Sr
- James P Murray
Questions people ask
Does The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George Benington (Dir), Gail Kashulon (Dir, Sec), Christian Le Bris (Dir, Pres) and Martin McLaughlin Sr (Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.