Elizabeth M Pfriem Foundation
Invitation OnlyRye Brook, New York · EIN 46-5418223 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.5M
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$46.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
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
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | Bridgeport, CT | Neurovascular center for excellence | $400,000 |
| Center for Family Justice | Bridgeport, CT | Pathways to hope | $300,000 |
| Wakeman Memorial Association | Fairfield, CT | Madison avenue capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Peak Academy Inc | Newtown, CT | To support children & families | $160,000 |
| Park City Initiative Corp | Bridgeport, CT | Food and feeding programs | $150,000 |
| Discovery Museum Inc | Bridgeport, CT | To support children & families | $148,500 |
| Barnum Festival Pt Barnum Foundation Inc | Bridgeport, CT | General support | $100,000 |
| Housatonic Community College Foundation | Bridgeport, CT | Equity project | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Fairfield County | Bridgeport, CT | General support | $100,000 |
| Center for Family Justice | Bridgeport, CT | New van and operating costs | $75,000 |
| Wakeman Memorial Association | Fairfield, CT | General support | $75,000 |
| Leaps of Faith Water Ski Club | Newtown, CT | Support for the disabled | $68,253 |
| Mcgivney Community Center Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Financial literacy program | $62,500 |
| Kolbe Cathedral High School | Bridgeport, CT | Lunch fund | $60,000 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Bridgepot, CT | Food and feeding programs | $50,000 |
| Foundations in Education Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Education grant | $50,000 |
| Nourish Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | Staff support | $50,000 |
| Nourish Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | General support | $50,000 |
| Team Woofgang & Co Inc | Fairfield, CT | Support for the disabled | $30,000 |
| Cardinal Shehan Center | Bridgeport, CT | Tutoring project | $30,000 |
| Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport Inc | Bridgeport, CT | General support | $25,000 |
| Nourish Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | Babysitting center | $25,000 |
| Applied Behavioral Rehabilitation Institute | Bridgeport, CT | General support | $25,000 |
| Caroline House Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Mother and child literacy program | $25,000 |
| Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Inc | Briddgeport, CT | General support | $25,000 |
| Filling in the Blanks Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Food and feeding programs - bridgeport schools | $15,000 |
| Hall Neighboorhood Homes Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Education grant | $15,000 |
| Livefree Inc | Huntington, CT | To support children & families | $15,000 |
| Urban Impact of Black Rock Inc | Trumbull, CT | Education grant | $15,000 |
| Connecticut Ballet Inc | Hartford, CT | To support the arts | $10,000 |
| Curtain Call Inc | Stamford, CT | To support the arts | $10,000 |
| Read to Grow | Branford, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| United Congregational Church | Bridgeport, CT | General support | $8,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,532,753 | 33 |
| 2023 | $1,965,460 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502139349100510
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-5418223
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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