Marina Callisen Memorial Fund Inc
Historical FunderBrookfield, Connecticut · EIN 33-3508430 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $149 and $350.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Hannes Callisen |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 Hollow Dr, BROOKFIELD CT 06804 |
| Phone | 2035127390 |
| callisenmemorialfund@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | Applicants must complete and submit an application form that includes personal identifying information student identification number name address of educational institution degree program and field of study expected graduation date notification of academic standing and a written essay describing academic and career goals as well as financial need and any challenges to pursue an education. |
| Deadlines | Two weeks prior to the start of an academic semester |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be legally authorized to attend school in the United States. Awards may only be used for qualified educational expenses such as tuition and mandatory academic fees. Eligibility is subject to review prior to approval of any initial or subsequent award. Priority is given to applicants pursuing education in healthcare-related fields. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Come True of Western Connecticut Inc EIN XXX-XX-XXXX | Danbury, CT | Serving children with life-limiting illnesses in Western Connecticut. | $350 |
| Danbury Hospital EIN XXX-XX-XXXX | Danbury, CT | De Minimis contribution to the Rehabilitation Unit. | $149 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($7,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,499 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600489349100005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-3508430
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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