Sbm Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderManchester, Connecticut · EIN 06-1574365 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.7M
Organizations funded87
Typical grant$9,000
Total assets$41.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,720 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KELLEY GUNTHER |
|---|---|
| Address | 935 MAIN STREET LEVEL C SUITE B101, MANCHESTER CT 06040 |
| Phone | 8605331067 |
| Form and materials | COMPLETION OF THE "REQUEST FOR GRANT- AND "SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION" LCOATED ON THE ORGANIZATIONS WEBSITE. |
| Deadlines | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - JANUARY - MARCH FOR THE FOLLOWING FALL SEMESTER, GRANTS APPS - YEAR ROUND |
| Restrictions | GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS LIMITED TO THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA INDICATED ON THE WEBSITE |
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
3% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebuilding Together - Manchester | Manchester, CT | Support | $100,000 |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $98,550 |
| Malta House of Care Foundation | Hartford, CT | Support | $85,000 |
| Connecticut Science Center | Hartford, CT | Support | $79,530 |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | Support | $67,811 |
| Manchester Area Conference of Churc | Manchester, CT | Support | $65,000 |
| Eastern Connecticut State Universit | Williamantic, CT | Scholarships | $55,750 |
| Hockanum Valley Community Council | Vernon, CT | Support | $55,000 |
| Open Hearth Association Inc | Hartford, CT | Support | $55,000 |
| Hartford Stage Company | Hartford, CT | Support | $53,195 |
| Scouting America Ct Rivers Council | Hartford, CT | Support | $53,150 |
| Horizons Inc (Camp Horizons) | South Windham, CT | Support | $50,180 |
| Connecticut Audubon Society | Willimantic, CT | Support | $49,225 |
| Connecticut Foodshare (Fkafoodsh | Hamden, CT | Support | $40,000 |
| Generations Family Health Center I | Willimantic, CT | Support | $40,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Hartford | Hartford, CT | Support | $40,000 |
| Eastern Connecticut State Universit | Willimantic, CT | Support | $40,000 |
| Hill-Stead Museum | Farmington, CT | Support | $37,295 |
| Goodspeed Musicals | Meriden, CT | Support | $29,488 |
| Saint Francis Foundation | Hartford, CT | Support | $27,000 |
| Central Connecticut State Universit | New Britain, CT | Scholarship | $26,500 |
| Children's Law Center of Connecticu | Hartford, CT | Support | $25,000 |
| Sea Research Foundation Inc | Mystic, CT | Support | $25,000 |
| University of Hartford | West Hartford, CT | Scholarship | $24,350 |
| Connecticut Landmarks | Hartford, CT | Support | $20,300 |
| Gentle Love Diaper Pantry | South Windsor, CT | Support | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern New | Hartford, CT | Support | $20,000 |
| Malta Food Pantry Inc | Hartford, CT | Support | $20,000 |
| Children's Museum | West Hartford, CT | Support | $15,000 |
| Covenant Soup Kitchen | Willimantic, CT | Support | $15,000 |
| Hands on Hartford | Hartford, CT | Support | $15,000 |
| Hartford's Camp Courant | Farmington, CT | Support | $15,000 |
| Mercy Housing & Shelter | Hartford, CT | Support | $15,000 |
| Town of Manchester | Manchester, CT | Support | $15,000 |
| New Britain Museum of American Art | New Britain, CT | Support | $14,250 |
| Marc Inc of Manchester | Manchester, CT | Support | $13,662 |
| My Sisters Place Inc | Hartford, CT | Support | $12,000 |
| Midwest Foodbank of New England | Manchester, CT | Support | $11,390 |
| University of New Haven | West Haven, CT | Scholarship | $11,000 |
| Southern Connecticut State Universi | New Haven, CT | Scholarship | $10,350 |
| Connecticut Storytelling Center | Hartford, CT | Support | $10,000 |
| Covenant to Care for Children Inc | Hartford, CT | Support | $10,000 |
| Goodwin University | East Hartford, CT | Support | $10,000 |
| New England Air Museum | Windsor Locks, CT | Support | $9,000 |
| University of St Joseph | West Hartford, CT | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Kidsafe Ct | Rockville, CT | Support | $6,500 |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Ct State Community College Manchester Foundation | Manchester, CT | Support | $6,000 |
| Connecticut Council for Philanthrop | Hartford, CT | Support | $5,740 |
| Altrusa International Inc | Des Plaines, IL | Support | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Connecticut Chap | Greenwich, CT | Support | $5,000 |
| Arts for Learning Connecticut | Hamden, CT | Support | $5,000 |
| Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective | Hartford, CT | Support | $5,000 |
| Interval House | Austin, TX | Support | $5,000 |
| Lawyers for Children America | Hartford, CT | Support | $5,000 |
| National Academy of Finance | New York, NY | Support | $5,000 |
| Nutmeg Big Brotherbig Sister | Hartford, CT | Support | $5,000 |
| Operation Fuel Inc | New Haven, CT | Support | $5,000 |
| Our Piece of the Pie | Hartford, CT | Support | $5,000 |
| Read to Grow Inc | Branford, CT | Support | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 87 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,663,411 | 87 |
| 2024 | $1,473,393 | 83 |
| 2023 | $1,615,549 | 98 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631779349100713
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1574365
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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