Chuza Foundation
Invitation OnlyDarien, Connecticut · EIN 06-1517579 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$274K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$500
Total assets$298K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
25% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noroton Presbyterian Church | Darien, CT | Unrestricted charitable use | $151,500 |
| World Vision | E Hartford, CT | Unrestricted charitable use | $25,360 |
| Ct Food Bank | Wallingford, CT | Unrestricted charitable use | $25,000 |
| Kids in Crisis Inc | Cos Cob, CT | Unrestricted charitable use | $25,000 |
| El Centro Hispano Inc | White Plains, NY | Unrestricted charitable use | $20,000 |
| Christian Mission Garza | Darien, CT | Unrestricted charitable use | $15,000 |
| Blue Mountain College Alumni | Blue Mountain, MS | Unrestricted charitable use | $5,000 |
| Darien Community Fund | Darien, CT | Unrestricted charitable use | $2,500 |
| Aflik | Rowayton, CT | Unrestricted charitable use | $1,000 |
| Princeton Theological Seminary | Princeton, NJ | Unrestricted charitable use | $1,000 |
| Amherst Alumni Fund | Amherst, MA | Unrestricted charitable use | $500 |
| Channel Thirteen | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable use | $500 |
| A Better Chance in Darien | Darien, CT | Unrestricted charitable use | $300 |
| Noroton Heights Fire Dept | Darien, CT | Unrestricted charitable use | $300 |
| Wshu (Sacred Heart University) | Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted charitable use | $300 |
| Darien Community Association | Darien, CT | Unrestricted charitable use | $300 |
| Darien Library | Darien, CT | Unrestricted charitable use | $300 |
| At Home in Darien | Darien, CT | Unrestricted charitable use | $100 |
| Darien Police Association | Darien, CT | Unrestricted charitable use | $100 |
| Post 53 | Darien, CT | Unrestricted charitable use | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $274,160 | 20 |
| 2023 | $171,260 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349104304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1517579
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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