Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFairfield, Connecticut · EIN 06-1078756 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$132K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$5.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony | Bridgeport, CT | 40Operations | $32,000 |
| Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestra | Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $10,000 |
| Homes for the Brave | Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $10,000 |
| Mikey's Way Foundation | Easton, CT | Programs | $10,000 |
| The Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation | Bridgeport, CT | Klein Theatre Arts (KTA) | $10,000 |
| Brady's Smile | Fairfield, CT | Operations | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Helen Bacon Foundation | Sandy Hook, CT | Operations | $5,000 |
| The Connecticut Zoological Society | Bridgeport, CT | Programs | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter | Farmington, CT | Operations | $4,000 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $4,000 |
| Easton Senior Citizen's Center Inc | Easton, CT | Programs | $4,000 |
| Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County | Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $4,000 |
| Wakeman Boys and Girls | Fairfield, CT | Smilow Burroughs Club House | $4,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Western Connecticut Inc | Bridgeport, CT | 2000Programs | $3,000 |
| Life Bridge Community Services | Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $3,000 |
| Mercy Learning Center | Bridgeport, CT | Programs | $3,000 |
| The Barnum Festival Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $2,500 |
| The Barnum Museum | Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $2,500 |
| Burroughs Community Center | Bridgeport, CT | Programs | $2,000 |
| Central Connecticut Coast - YMCA | New Haven, CT | Operations | $2,000 |
| Longhill Garden Club | Trumbull, CT | Projects | $2,000 |
| Department of Aging | Bridgeport, CT | Programs | $2,000 |
| Bridgeport Public Library | Bridgeport, CT | Bridgeport Historic Center | $1,000 |
| Fairfield County Chorale | Fairfield, CT | Programs | $1,000 |
| The Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut | Fairfield, CT | Programs | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $132,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $142,000 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349105855
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1078756
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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