Persbacker Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew Milford, Connecticut · EIN 06-1619225 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$162K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 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.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Coast Cultural Center Inc | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Restricted gift for music therapy for special needs children | $45,000 |
| Nuvance Health Fka Western Connecticut Health Network | Danbury, CT | Resident physician communication program | $20,000 |
| The University of Connecticut Foundation - Husky Excellence Fund | Storrs, CT | Mental health program for student-athletes | $15,000 |
| North Florida School of Special Education | Jacksonville, FL | Provide music therapy to children with special needs | $15,000 |
| Angelwood Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Provide services to individuals with disabilities and their families | $10,000 |
| Bit of Faith Ranch of Ponte Vedra | Ponte Vedra, FL | Support adaptive riding and related activities for persons with autism and related disabilities | $10,000 |
| Bright Holidays Inc | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | To support organization's clothing for kids program | $10,000 |
| The University of Connecticut Foundation - School of Fine Arts | Storrs, CT | Support the music department's purchase of steinway pianos | $10,000 |
| Juniata College | Huntingdon, PA | K through 12 reading education program | $5,000 |
| The University of Connecticut Foundation - Entreprenurial Boot Camp | Storrs, CT | Educating disabled veterans on starting a business | $5,000 |
| Hunt Hill Farm Trust Inc | New Milford, CT | Land conservation | $3,000 |
| Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western Connecticut | Danbury, CT | Towards pledge of $55,000 to create the "west family room" | $3,000 |
| Roxbury Ambulance Association | Roxbury, CT | Providing medical transportation | $3,000 |
| Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department | Roxbury, CT | Support a local volunteer fire department | $3,000 |
| Merwinsville Hotel Restoration Inc | Gaylordsville, CT | To support preservation of historic building | $2,000 |
| Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association | Ridgefield, CT | Support hospice care | $2,000 |
| After School Arts Program (Asap) | Washington, CT | To foster creative learning through the arts | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $162,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $161,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $161,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349102283
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1619225
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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