Corbet Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew Canaan, Connecticut · EIN 85-4039973 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$458K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $5,033.
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
26% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church | New Canaan, CT | Charitable | $200,500 |
| Waveny Lifecare Network - Kmfruin Nursing School | New Canaan, CT | Charitable | $178,177 |
| St Aloysius Church | New Canaan, CT | Charitable | $37,500 |
| The New Canaan Land Trust | New Canaan, CT | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wwwdonorschooseorg | New York, NY | Charitable | $9,793 |
| Yale Campaign School | New Canaan, CT | Charitable | $5,033 |
| Waveny Park Conservancy | New Canaan, CT | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Rotary Fndn | New Canaan, CT | Charitable | $3,320 |
| The Maritime Aquarium | Norwalk, CT | Charitable | $2,500 |
| New Canaan Historical Society | New Canaan, CT | Charitable | $1,288 |
| Malta House Inc | Norwalk, CT | Charitable | $1,036 |
| Elsberry Hs | Elsberry, MO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Rev Elizabeth Garnsey | New Canaan, CT | Charitable | $750 |
| Kids Empowered | Bridgeport, CT | Charitable | $518 |
| Breakthrought1d Jdrf Jdrforg NY | New York, NY | Charitable | $260 |
| Rotary International | New Canaan, CT | Charitable | $259 |
| United Methodist Church of New C Umcofnewcanaa Ct | New Canaan, CT | Charitable | $258 |
| Episcopal Church Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $250 |
| Kidsor-Usa | New York, NY | Charitable | $250 |
| P2phelpsorg | Darien, CT | Charitable | $213 |
| Blossom Hill Foundation | New Canaan, CT | Charitable | $103 |
| Nc Beautification | New Canaan, CT | Charitable | $103 |
| Explorica Inc | Charlottesville, VA | Charitable | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $458,211 | 23 |
| 2024 | $346,612 | 17 |
| 2023 | $156,138 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610529349100001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4039973
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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