Grampy's Charities James Jonatha William Castle Ttees
Invitation OnlyNew London, Connecticut · EIN 20-0523402 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$841K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $57,500.
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
57% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailways Camps Inc | Fort Myers, FL | Unrestricted donation | $145,000 |
| Trinity Repertory Company | Providence, RI | Unrestricted donation | $125,000 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | Naples, FL | Unrestricted donation | $120,000 |
| Bobby Nichols Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | Unrestricted donation | $100,000 |
| Save the Kid Fund Inc | Preston, CT | Unrestricted donation | $85,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Southwest Florida | Fort Myers, FL | Unrestricted donation | $75,000 |
| The Kids and Clays Foundation | Michigan City, IN | Unrestricted donation | $57,500 |
| South Florida After-School All-Stars | Miami, FL | Unrestricted donation | $30,000 |
| Phillip P Fessenden Memorial Track Fund | Englewood, FL | Unrestricted donation | $25,625 |
| Contemporary American Theatre Festival | Sheperdstown, WV | Unrestricted donation | $20,000 |
| Larc Inc | Fort Myers, FL | Unrestricted donation | $20,000 |
| United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut | Hartford, CT | Unrestricted donation | $5,200 |
| Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center | Mystic, CT | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Dream Day on Cape Cod | Brewster, MA | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Goodspeed Opera House | East Haddam, CT | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Salisbury School | Salisbury, CT | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Norwich Rotary Club | Bozrah, CT | Unrestricted donation | $2,800 |
| Windsor Rod and Gun Club | Windsor, CT | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Big Opportunities | Big Sky, MT | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Fish of Sanibel-Capitva Inc | Sanibel, FL | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Friends Center for Children | New Haven, CT | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Love One International | Brentwood, TN | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Mashantucket Pequot Fire Department | Ledyard, CT | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Sterling College | Craftsbury Common, VT | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| US Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association | New London, CT | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Mystic River Mudhead Sailing Association | West Mystic, CT | Unrestricted donation | $850 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $841,475 | 26 |
| 2023 | $638,709 | 30 |
| 2022 | $438,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640719349100519
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0523402
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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