Southport Area Fund
Historical FunderSouthport, Connecticut · EIN 22-2599664 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WILLIAM P RUSSELL JR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 44, SOUTHPORT CT 068900545 |
| Phone | 2032557722 |
| Form and materials | IN LETTER FORM (GIVING ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION) |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ANY TIME. NOTICE OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, OR REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMA |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southport School | Southport, CT | Renovation costs | $39,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Southport, CT | Renovation expenses | $35,000 |
| Wakeman Boys and Girls | Southport, CT | Operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Southport Cong Church | Southport, CT | Renovations | $27,000 |
| Pequot Library | Southport, CT | Operating expenses | $16,900 |
| Sasquenary Association | Southport, CT | Dumpster enclosure | $7,100 |
| Southport Conservancy Inc | Southport, CT | Operating expenses | $1,500 |
| Fairfield Dog Park | Southport, CT | Operating expenses | $468 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals. We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $156,968 | 14 |
| 2023 | $163,332 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532529349101113
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2599664
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.