Calvin K Kazanjian Economics Foundation Inc
Historical FunderGlastonbury, Connecticut · EIN 06-0665174 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $24,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ELENA ZEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 2389 Main Street STE 100, Glastonbury CT 06033 |
| Phone | 6027583905 |
| Form and materials | LETTER DESCRIBING APPLICANT ORGANIZATION'S BACKGROUND, PURPOSES AND DURATION OF PROJECT, DETAILED BUDGET AND CERTIFICATION AS TO TYPE OF ORGANIZATION AND IRS EXEMPT STATUS. |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1 AND OCTOBER 1 |
| Restrictions | APPLICANT MUST BE A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION - THE PROPOSED PROJECT MUST PERTAIN TO ECONOMIC RESEARCH OR EDUCATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council for Economic Education | New York, NY | support state councils | $30,000 |
| Georgia Council on Economic Educati | Atlanta, GA | The trade game | $30,000 |
| Mississippi Council on Economics Ed | Jackson, MS | County enterprise challenge | $30,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies | Washington, DC | SUPPORT Economic Forces in American Civics (EFAC) | $25,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | Washington, DC | NPR's 2026 planet money summer school | $25,000 |
| Florida Council on Economics Educat | Tampa, FL | Financial literacy & Money Education | $25,000 |
| South Carolina Council on Economic | Columbia, SC | Economics in the wild | $24,000 |
| National Assoc of Economic Educator | Newnan, GA | Support NAEE Spring Conference | $5,000 |
| Arizona Council on Economics Educat | Pheonix, AZ | Unrestricted grant | $3,500 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($60,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $257,500 | 12 |
| 2024 | $384,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $347,392 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630789349100023
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-0665174
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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