Cyrus W and Amy F Jones and Bessie D Phelps Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFairfield, Connecticut · EIN 06-0943204 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$201K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$8.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $12,000.
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
4% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony | Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $34,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Operations | $15,000 |
| Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestra | Fairfield, CT | Operations | $14,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Western Ct | Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $12,000 |
| Homes for the Brave | Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $12,000 |
| Mikey's Way Foundation | Fairfield, CT | Programs | $12,000 |
| The Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation (Kta) | Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $12,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Fairfield County | Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $10,000 |
| Olivet Congregational Church | Bridgeport, CT | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Samuel P Senior Memorial Park Inc | Easton, CT | Operations | $8,000 |
| The Connecticut Zoological Society | Bridgeport, CT | Connecticut's beardsley zoo | $8,000 |
| Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc | Bloomfield, CT | Operations | $6,000 |
| Girl Scouts Housatonic Council | Hartford, CT | Programs | $6,000 |
| The Barnum Festival LLC | Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $5,000 |
| Wildfile in Crisis | Weston, CT | Operations | $5,000 |
| Armenian Church of the Holy Ascesion | Trumbull, CT | Operations | $4,000 |
| Boroughs Community Center | Bridgeport, CT | Programs | $4,000 |
| Mercy Learning Center | Bridgeport, CT | Women of achievement scholarship fund | $4,000 |
| Brady's Smile | Fairfield, CT | Operations | $3,000 |
| Bridge House Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Operationsoperations | $3,000 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $3,000 |
| Connecticut Chamber Choir Inc | Trumbull, CT | Programs | $3,000 |
| Easton Senior Center | Easton, CT | Activities fund | $3,000 |
| Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County | Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $3,000 |
| Downtown Cabaret Theater Company | Bridgeport, CT | Children's programs | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $201,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $189,000 | 25 |
| 2022 | $180,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600229349100305
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-0943204
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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