Funders › CT › Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation › 2022
Grants paid by Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation, tax year 2022
EIN 06-1485833 · Bridgeport, CT · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20Z
In tax year 2022, Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation (EIN 06-1485833) reported 99 grants paid totaling $2,056,640. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2022
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | C | $550,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | St Vincent's Medical Center Foundation Bridgeport, CT | D | $121,390 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Wakemans Boys & Girls Club Fairfield, CT | U | $100,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Bridgeport, CT | B | $100,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Ronald Mcdonald House of New Haven Ct New Haven, CT | U | $75,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Ronald Mcdonald House Greater Hudson Valley Valhalla, NY | U | $75,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Housatonic Community College Foundation Bridgeport, CT | B | $50,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Sared Heart University Scholarship Fund Fairfield, CT | U | $50,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | United Way Campaign of Coastal Fairfield County Bridgeport, CT | U | $50,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Make a Wish Foundation Trumbull, CT | C | $50,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Kids and Clay Foundation Michigan City, IN | C | $41,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Ct Beardsley Zoo Bridgeport, CT | U | $40,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | U | $35,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Trumbull Congregational Church Trumbull, CT | U | $30,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | American Red Cross Bridgeport, CT | U | $25,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Danbury Hospital Development Fund Danbury, CT | U | $25,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | St Joseph High School Trumbull, CT | B | $25,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | American Cancer Society Wilton, CT | U | $25,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Connecticut Central Coast YMCA New Haven, CT | U | $25,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | St Catherine's Center for Special Needs Fairfield, CT | D | $25,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Americares Stamford, CT | C | $20,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Caroline House Bridgeport, CT | B | $20,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Norwalk Hospital Foundation Norwalk, CT | C | $20,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Cardinal Shehan Center Bridgeport, CT | B | $20,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Emily Catherine Fedorko Foundation Cos Cob, CT | B | $17,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Bridgeport Rescue Mission Bridgeport, CT | C | $15,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Kolbe Cathedral Scholarship Fund Bridgeport, CT | U | $15,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Lifebridge Community Services Bridgeport, CT | B | $15,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Greater Bridgeport Symphony Bridgeport, CT | C | $15,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Livlife Livfun Livfree Shelton, CT | U | $12,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Kennedy Center Trumbull, CT | U | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Visiting Nurse Services of Ct Bridgeport, CT | U | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Center for Family Justice Bridgeport, CT | C | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Ispirica Stamford, CT | U | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Stepping Stones Museum Trumbull, CT | D | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Children's Community School Waterbury, CT | C | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Children's Educational Opportunity Bridgeport, CT | D | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Thomas Merton Center Bridgeport, CT | U | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Person to Person Norwalk, CT | C | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Workplace Inc Bridgeport, CT | B | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Boys & Girls Village Milford, CT | C | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | U | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Alpha Community Services Bridgeport, CT | U | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Sterling House Community Center Straford, CT | B | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Fairfield Museum and History Center Fairfield, CT | U | $7,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | World Emergency Relief Carlsbad, CA | C | $7,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Fairfield County Community Foundation Norwalk, CT | U | $7,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Center for Comfort Care and Healing Danbury, CT | U | $7,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Downtown Special Services District Bridgeport, CT | U | $7,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | New Beginings Family Academy Bridgeport, CT | C | $7,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | New Reach Bridgeport, CT | C | $7,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Bridgeport Public Education Fund Bridgeport, CT | B | $6,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Ct Burn Care Foundation Milford, CT | U | $6,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Junior Achievement of Western Ct Bridgeport, CT | D | $5,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Ahlbin Center for Rehabilitation Bridgeport, CT | U | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Tiny Miracles Foundation Darien, CT | B | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Mercy Learning Center Bridgeport, CT | D | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Silver Source Stamford, CT | C | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Circle of Care Wilton, CT | U | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Barnum Museum Bridgeport, CT | C | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Burroughs Community Center Bridgeport, CT | B | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Discovery Museum & Planetarium Bridgeport, CT | D | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Child Guidance Center of Greater Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | D | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Continuum of Care Inc New Haven, CT | B | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Prospector Theatre Bridgeport, CT | U | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Greater Bridgeport Area Prevention Progran Bridgeport, CT | U | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Triangle Community Center Norwalk, CT | B | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Ryasap Bridgeport, CT | B | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Diaper Bank New Haven, CT | C | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Tommy Fund New Haven, CT | C | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Heifer International Rutland, MA | U | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Girl Scouts of Connecticut Hartford, CT | C | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Barnum Festival Bridgeport, CT | U | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Open Doors Norwalk, CT | U | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Aliance for Community Empowerment (abcd) Bridgeport, CT | C | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Ryan Mcelroy Childrens Cancer Center Pawling, NY | C | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Bridge Academy Bridgeport, CT | B | $4,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Bridge House Bridgeport, CT | B | $4,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Bridgeport YMCA Bridgeport, CT | U | $3,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Goodwill Industries Bridgeport, CT | U | $3,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Fairfield Theatre Co Fairfield, CT | C | $3,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Domus Foundation Stamford, CT | U | $3,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Family & Children's Aid Danbury, CT | B | $3,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County Inc Bridgeport, CT | C | $2,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Angels of Light Milbrook, NY | B | $2,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | West Indian American Association of Greater Bpt Bridgeport, CT | D | $2,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Trumbull Police Dept Trumbull, CT | U | $2,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Jewish Community Center Stamford, CT | U | $2,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Idea - Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Berkeley, CA | U | $2,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Bikes for Kids Centerbrook, CT | B | $2,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Fairfield County Children's Choir Trumbull, CT | C | $1,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Groundwork Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | C | $1,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Read to Grow Inc Branford, CT | B | $1,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | New Haven Choral New Haven, CT | U | $1,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Business Education Initiative of Trumbull Trumbull, CT | B | $1,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Family Reentry Bridgeport, CT | U | $1,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Mianus River Gorge Inc Bedford, CT | U | $1,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Connecticut Yankee Council Boy Scouts Milford, CT | U | $1,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
| 2022 | Norma Pfiem Breast Center Bridgeport, CT | U | $250 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202202099349100220 |
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