Elisha Leavenworth Foundation Incorporated
Historical FunderMiddlebury, Connecticut · EIN 06-6035206 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$270K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$6.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,600 and $17,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ELISHA LEAVENWORTH FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1032, MIDDLEBURY CT 06762 |
| Phone | 9999999999 |
| Form and materials | FINANCIAL AID - REQUESTS REQUEST APPLICATION FROM THE FOUNDATION. COMPLETE APPLICATION AND RETURN WITH PROOF OF ACCEPTANCE TO A 2 OR 4 YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM. OTHER - LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE GREATER WATERBURY COMMUNITY. GRANTS ARE AWARDED IN NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER. |
| Deadlines | FINANCIAL AID - APRIL 30 OTHER - NO DEADLINE |
| Restrictions | OTHER - FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GREATER WATERBURY COMMUNITY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Ct Waterbury University of Ct Waterbury | Waterbury, CT | Operating support | $30,259 |
| Flanders Nature Center Flanders Nature Center | Woodbury, CT | Operating support | $21,026 |
| Brass City Charter School Brass City Charter School | Waterbury, CT | Operating support | $20,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul St Vincent Depaul | Waterbury, CT | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Childrens Community School Childrens Community School | Waterbury, CT | Operating support | $18,900 |
| Catholic Academy of Waterbury Catholic Academy of Waterbury | Waterbury, CT | Operating support | $17,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Waterbury Boys and Girls Club of Waterbury | Waterbury, CT | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Hopeville Church Hopeville Church | Waterbury, CT | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Mattatuck Museum Mattatuck Museum | Waterbury, CT | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Waterbury Symphony Waterbury Symphony | Waterbury, CT | Operating support | $15,000 |
| YMCA Waterbury YMCA Waterbury | Waterbury, CT | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Asap Asap | Washington, CT | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Palace Theatre Palace Theatre | Waterbury, CT | Operating expense | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Salvation Army | Waterbury, CT | Operating support | $10,000 |
| University of Ct University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Financial aid | $10,000 |
| Seven Angels Theater Seven Angels Theater | Waterbury, CT | Operating support | $9,600 |
| Notre Dame University Notre Dame University | Notre Dame, IN | Financial aid | $5,000 |
| Skidmore College Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY | Financial aid | $5,000 |
| Trinity College Trinity College | Hartford, CT | Financial aid | $5,000 |
| Waterbury Youth Services Waterbury Youth Services | Waterbury, CT | Operating support | $3,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pal Pal | Waterbury, CT | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $270,285 | 21 |
| 2023 | $302,603 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349101700
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6035206
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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