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Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P

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Hartford, Connecticut · EIN 82-6426234 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$88K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.5M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.

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.

  • Education3
  • Arts & Culture2
  • Food Assistance1

Where it gives

66% of grants went outside Connecticut.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Hats and MittensNorth Plymouth, MNGeneral uses and purposes$22,000
Girls LeadershipOakland, CAGeneral charitable purposes$20,000
Student Leadership NetwordNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$10,000
Outward Bound InternationalNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$10,000
ReadworksNew York, NYGeneral charity purpose$7,500
Iris - Integrated Refugee & Immigrant ServicesNew Haven, CTGeneral charitable purposes$5,000
Orchestra LumosStamford, CTGeneral charity purpose$5,000
The Multiple Myeloma Research FoundationBoston, MACharitable gift for$3,000
Outward BoundBaltimore, MDFinancial aid/scholarships$2,500
Greenwich Choral SocietyGreenwich, CTGeneral charitable purposes$2,000
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USALaguna Hills, CAGeneral charitable purposes$500
The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyStamford, CTGeneral charity purpose$500

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$88,00012
2024$85,00012
2023$86,00013

Sources

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