Harriet & M Fred Cartoun Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNewtown, Connecticut · EIN 13-6161735 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$38K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$899K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
50% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Twain Library | West Redding, CT | General aid | $7,500 |
| The Faith Food Pantry | Newtown, CT | General aid | $5,000 |
| The Newtown Fund | Newtown, CT | General aid | $5,000 |
| Congregation Emanuel of Westchester | Rye, NY | General aid | $3,000 |
| Newpond Farm | Redding, CT | General aid | $2,600 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Redding | Redding, CT | General aid | $2,500 |
| Death of Classical Inc | New York, NY | General aid | $2,000 |
| Wy'east Zen Center | Sandy, OR | General aid | $2,000 |
| Etown | Boulder, CO | General aid | $2,000 |
| Living Traditions Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General aid | $2,000 |
| Redding Land Trust | Redding, CT | General aid | $1,500 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | General aid | $1,000 |
| Mile in My Shoes | Minneapolis, MN | General aid | $1,000 |
| The Center for Empowerment & Edu | Danbury, CT | General aid | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,100 | 14 |
| 2024 | $34,194 | 11 |
| 2023 | $35,050 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349102508
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6161735
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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