Funders › CT › Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation › 2025
Grants paid by Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation, tax year 2025
EIN 06-1485833 · Bridgeport, CT · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20Z
In tax year 2025, Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation (EIN 06-1485833) reported 104 grants paid totaling $2,496,189. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2025
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | C | $400,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Norwalk Hospital Foundation Norwalk, CT | C | $250,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | St Vincent's Medical Center Foundation Bridgeport, CT | D | $217,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Ronald Mcdonald House Greater Hudson Valley Valhalla, NY | U | $132,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Ronald Mcdonald House of New Haven Ct New Haven, CT | U | $125,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Bridgeport, CT | B | $100,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Wakemans Boys & Girls Club Fairfield, CT | U | $100,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Kids and Clay Foundation Michigan City, IN | C | $68,900 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Sared Heart University Scholarship Fund Fairfield, CT | U | $50,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Housatonic Community College Foundation Bridgeport, CT | B | $50,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Make a Wish Foundation Trumbull, CT | C | $50,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | United Way Campaign of Coastal Fairfield County Bridgeport, CT | U | $50,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Danbury Hospital Development Fund Danbury, CT | U | $50,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Ct Beardsley Zoo Bridgeport, CT | U | $40,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Trumbull Congregational Church Trumbull, CT | U | $40,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Greater Bridgeport Symphony Bridgeport, CT | C | $40,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | U | $35,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Caroline House Bridgeport, CT | B | $25,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | American Red Cross Bridgeport, CT | U | $25,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | St Joseph High School Trumbull, CT | B | $25,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Connecticut Central Coast YMCA New Haven, CT | U | $25,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Americares Stamford, CT | C | $25,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | American Cancer Society Wilton, CT | U | $25,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Cardinal Shehan Center Bridgeport, CT | B | $20,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Horizons at Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | U | $20,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | St Vincent's Foundation Golf Tournament Bridgeport, CT | U | $16,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Stepping Stones Museum Trumbull, CT | D | $15,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Lifebridge Community Services Bridgeport, CT | B | $15,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Bridgeport Rescue Mission Bridgeport, CT | C | $15,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Barnum Festival Bridgeport, CT | U | $15,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Livlife Livfun Livfree Shelton, CT | U | $15,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Sterling House Community Center Straford, CT | B | $15,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Kolbe Cathedral Scholarship Fund Bridgeport, CT | U | $15,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Workplace Inc Bridgeport, CT | B | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Boys & Girls Village Milford, CT | C | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Children's Community School Waterbury, CT | C | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Kennedy Center Trumbull, CT | U | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | U | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Ispirica Stamford, CT | U | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Thomas Merton Center Bridgeport, CT | U | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Visiting Nurse Services of Ct Bridgeport, CT | U | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Alpha Community Services Bridgeport, CT | U | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Center for Family Justice Bridgeport, CT | C | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Children's Educational Opportunity Bridgeport, CT | D | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Person to Person Norwalk, CT | C | $10,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | World Emergency Relief Carlsbad, CA | C | $7,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Fairfield County Community Foundation Norwalk, CT | U | $7,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Fairfield Museum and History Center Fairfield, CT | U | $7,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | New Beginings Family Academy Bridgeport, CT | C | $7,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Regional Hospice Danbury, CT | U | $7,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | St Catherine's Center for Special Needs Fairfield, CT | D | $7,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Downtown Special Services District Bridgeport, CT | U | $7,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | New Reach Bridgeport, CT | C | $7,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Ct Burn Care Foundation Milford, CT | U | $6,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Bridgeport Public Education Fund Bridgeport, CT | B | $6,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Junior Achievement of Western Ct Bridgeport, CT | D | $5,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Heifer International Rutland, MA | U | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Mercy Learning Center Bridgeport, CT | D | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Aliance for Community Empowerment (abcd) Bridgeport, CT | C | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Burroughs Community Center Bridgeport, CT | B | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Prospector Theatre Bridgeport, CT | U | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Open Door Shelter Norwalk, CT | B | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Tiny Miracles Foundation Darien, CT | B | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Diaper Bank New Haven, CT | C | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Family Reentry Bridgeport, CT | U | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Barnum Museum Bridgeport, CT | C | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Bridge House Bridgeport, CT | B | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Discovery Museum & Planetarium Bridgeport, CT | D | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Bridge Academy Bridgeport, CT | B | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Pacific House Stamford, CT | B | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Child Guidance Center of Greater Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | D | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Tommy Fund New Haven, CT | C | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Girl Scouts of Connecticut Hartford, CT | C | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Continuum of Care Inc New Haven, CT | B | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Empower Denver, CO | U | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Circle of Care Wilton, CT | U | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Catalyst Ct Bridgeport, CT | B | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Greater Bridgeport Area Prevention Progran Bridgeport, CT | U | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Ahlbin Center for Rehabilitation Bridgeport, CT | U | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Ryan Mcelroy Childrens Cancer Center Pawling, NY | C | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Swim Across the Sound Bridgeport, CT | U | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Silver Source Stamford, CT | C | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | New Haven Choral New Haven, CT | U | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Triangle Community Center Norwalk, CT | B | $5,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Covenant School of Bridgeport Fairfield, CT | C | $4,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Greater Bridgeport Medical Center Bridgeport, CT | U | $4,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Goodwill Industries Bridgeport, CT | U | $3,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Domus Foundation Stamford, CT | U | $3,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Angels of Light Milbrook, NY | B | $3,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Bridgeport YMCA Bridgeport, CT | U | $3,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Fairfield Theatre Co Fairfield, CT | C | $3,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Family & Children's Aid Danbury, CT | B | $3,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Bikes for Kids Centerbrook, CT | B | $2,789 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Trumbull Police Dept Trumbull, CT | U | $2,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | West Indian American Association of Greater Bpt Bridgeport, CT | D | $2,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County Inc Bridgeport, CT | C | $2,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Groundwork Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | C | $2,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Emily Catherine Fedorko Foundation Cos Cob, CT | B | $2,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Idea - Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Berkeley, CA | U | $2,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Business Education Initiative of Trumbull Trumbull, CT | B | $1,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Read to Grow Inc Branford, CT | B | $1,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Fairfield County Children's Choir Trumbull, CT | C | $1,500 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Mianus River Gorge Inc Bedford, CT | U | $1,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
| 2025 | Connecticut Yankee Council Boy Scouts Milford, CT | U | $1,000 | paid | In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | 202542589349100209 |
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