Carl Forstmann Memorial Foundation
Invitation OnlyGreenwich, Connecticut · EIN 22-6042706 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$124K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
76% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Twilight Academy | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Chesapeake Charities | Stevensville, MD | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Waldorf School of Lexington | Lexington, MA | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Chestertown River Arts | Chestertown, MD | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Standearth | Bellingham, WA | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Lakota Waldorf School | Kyle, SD | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | Falmouth, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Stone Barns Center | Pocantico Hills, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Digs With Dignity | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Parks & Trails New York | Albany, NY | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Transportation Alternatives | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Bridgeport, CT | Charitable contribution | $3,500 |
| Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County | Stamford, CT | Charitable contribution | $3,500 |
| Rebuilding Together Kent County | Chestertown, MD | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Washington College | Chestertown, MD | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Mary's Meals | Bloomfield, NJ | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Room to Grow | Norwalk, CT | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Sisters of Life | Suffern, NY | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Talawanda Oxford Pantry | Oxford, OH | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Future 5 | Stamford, CT | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Monastary of Christ in the Desert | Abiquiu, NM | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Pacific House Inc | Stamford, CT | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Pathways Inc | Greenwich, CT | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Arlington Eats | Arlington, MA | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Esperanza Academy | Lawrence, MD | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Horizons | Chestertown, MD | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Kent Association of Riding Therapy | Worton, MD | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Minary's Dream Alliance | Chestertown, MD | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Adventure Recovery | Falls Village, CT | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| St Michaels Church | Greenwich, CT | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| The Childrens Scholarship Fund | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Victoria's Voice | Orlando, FL | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Williams College | Williamstown, MA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Arts for Learning Ct | Hamden, CT | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Food Link | Arlington, MA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $124,000 | 39 |
| 2024 | $84,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $82,000 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642229349100964
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-6042706
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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