Lenore R Bland & Sydney F Bland Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNewtown, Connecticut · EIN 65-0980024 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$19K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$500
Total assets$113K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $104 and $1,518.
From the return
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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.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation B'nai Israel | Northampton, MA | Charitable help to organization fund drive | $9,371 |
| Wooster School | Danbury, CT | Charitable help to organization fund drive | $3,000 |
| Adventure Cycling | Missoula, MT | Charitable help to organization fund drive | $1,803 |
| Ct Against Guns | Fairfield, CT | Charitable help to organization fund drive | $1,518 |
| Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut | Southbury, CT | Charitable help to organization fund drive | $1,000 |
| Newtown Volunteer Ambulance | Newtown, CT | Charitable help to organization fund drive | $600 |
| Ch Booth Library | Newtown, CT | Charitable help to organization fund drive | $500 |
| Shoe4africa | New York, NY | Charitable help to organization fund drive | $500 |
| Vermont Adaptive | Killington, VT | Charitable help to organization fund drive | $250 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | Charitable help to organization fund drive | $104 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | Charitable help to organization fund drive | $103 |
| Dodgingtown Volunteer Fire Dept | Newtown, CT | Charitable help to organization fund drive | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,849 | 12 |
| 2024 | $36,865 | 29 |
| 2023 | $30,577 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601549349100015
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0980024
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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