The Barden Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBridgeport, Connecticut · EIN 06-6054855 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$374K
Organizations funded69
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$7.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE BARDEN FOUNDATION INC - SCHOLAR |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 PARK AVENUE, DANBURY CT 06810 |
| Phone | 2033367532 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS |
| Deadlines | MARCH 31 DEADLINE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GENERALLY RESTRICTED TO CHILDREN OF EMPLOYEES OF THE BARDEN CORPORATION, WINSTED PRECISION BALL COMPANY, INC, LACEY MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC,PARAGON MEDICAL AND MW INDUSTRIES. OCCASIONALLY, SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ALSO GRANTED TO COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES TO HELP FUND THEIR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS. |
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
11% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Ct State University | Danbury, CT | Educational services | $26,000 |
| United Way of Coastal & Western Ct | Danbury, CT | Community health and welfare | $25,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Community healthcare | $24,000 |
| United Way of Northwest Ct | Torrington, CT | Community health and welfare | $15,000 |
| Danbury Hospital Development Fund | Danbury, CT | Community healthcare | $15,000 |
| United Way of Coastal & Western Ct | Danbury, CT | Community health and welfare | $15,000 |
| Fish | Torrington, CT | Community welfare | $14,000 |
| Regional Hospice | Danbury, CT | Community health and welfare | $14,000 |
| Winsted Area Child Care Center Inc | Winsted, CT | Youth services | $12,000 |
| Als Ct Chapter | Milford, CT | Community healthcare | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Wilton, CT | Community health and welfare | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross - Ct | Danbury, CT | Community health and welfare | $10,000 |
| Beardsley Library | Winsted, CT | Community welfare | $10,000 |
| Ability Beyond | Bethel, CT | Community health and welfare | $7,000 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Brigeport, CT | Community welfare | $6,000 |
| Ct Zoological Society | Bridgeport, CT | Youth services | $6,000 |
| Housatonic Community College Foundation - Mfg Alliance | Bridgeport, CT | Educational services | $6,000 |
| Naugatuck Community College Foundation | Waterbury, CT | Educational services | $6,000 |
| Americares Free Clinics | Stamford, CT | Community health and welfare | $5,000 |
| Ann's Place | Danbury, CT | Community healthcare | $5,000 |
| Mcgiveney Community Center | Bridgeport, CT | Youth services | $5,000 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of New Haven | West Haven, CT | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of Texas - Arlington | Arlington, TX | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Western Ct State University | Danbury, CT | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Western Ct State University | Danbury, CT | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Western Ct State University | Danbury, CT | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Western Ct State University | Danbury, CT | Youth services | $3,500 |
| University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| The Klein Memorial Auditorium | Bridgeport, CT | Community health and welfare | $3,000 |
| Daily Bread Food Pantry | Danbury, CT | Community health and welfare | $3,000 |
| Regional YMCA of Western Ct | Brookfield, CT | Youth services | $3,000 |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | New York, NY | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Tx-Arlington | Arlington, TX | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Western Ct State University on Behalf Emma Lee | Danbury, CT | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Western Ct State University | Danbury, CT | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Western Ct State University | Danbury, CT | Scholarshipcommunity welfare | $2,500 |
| Western Ct State University | Danbury, CT | Scholarshipscholarship | $2,500 |
| 399Th Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol | Danbury, CT | Youth services | $2,000 |
| Bridgeport YMCA | Bridgeport, CT | Youth services | $2,000 |
| Cardinal Shehan Center | Bridgeport, CT | Youth services | $2,000 |
| Colebrook Recreation Department | Colebrook, CT | Youth services | $2,000 |
| Ct Special Olympics Inc | Hamden, CT | Youth services | $2,000 |
| Ct Yankee Council Bsa | Milford, CT | Youth services | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 69 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Ct State University | Danbury, CT | Education services | $26,000 |
| United Way of Coastal & Western Ct | Danbury, CT | Community health and welfare | $25,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Community health care | $24,000 |
| Danbury Hospital Development Fund | Danbury, CT | Community healthcare | $15,000 |
| United Way of Northwestern Ct | Torrington, CT | Community health and welfare | $15,000 |
| United Way of Coastal & Western Ct | Danbury, CT | Community health and welfare | $15,000 |
| Fish | Torrington, CT | Community welfare | $14,000 |
| Regional Hospice | Danbury, CT | Commmunity health and welfare | $14,000 |
| Winsted Area Child Care Center Inc | Winsted, CT | Youth services | $12,000 |
| Als Ct Chapter | Milford, CT | Community healthcare | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Wilton, CT | Community health and welfare | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross - Ct | Danbury, CT | Community health and welfare | $10,000 |
| Beardsley Library | Winsted, CT | Community welfare | $10,000 |
| Ct Zoological Society | Bridgeport, CT | Youth services | $10,000 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| University of New Haven | West Haven, CT | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Ability Beyond | Bethel, CT | Commmunity health and welfare | $7,000 |
| University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Western Ct State University | Danbury, CT | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Western Ct State University | Danbury, CT | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Western Ct State University | Danbury, CT | Community health and welfare | $7,000 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Bridgeport, CT | Community welfare | $6,000 |
| Housatonic Community College Foundation - Mfg Alliance | Bridgeport, CT | Education services | $6,000 |
| Naugatuck Community College Foundation | Waterbury, CT | Education services | $6,000 |
| Americares Free Clinics | Stamford, CT | Commmunity health and welfare | $5,000 |
| Ann's Place | Danbury, CT | Community healthcare | $5,000 |
| Mcgiveney Community Center | Bridgeport, CT | Youth services | $5,000 |
| University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of Ct | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of Texas - Arlington | Arlington, TX | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Western Ct State University | Danbury, CT | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Western Ct State University | Danbury, CT | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| The Klein Memorial Auditorium | Bridgeport, CT | Community health and welfare | $3,000 |
| Daily Bread Food Pantry | Danbury, CT | Community health and welfare | $3,000 |
| Regional YMCA of Western Ct | Brookfield, CT | Community health and welfare | $3,000 |
| 399Th Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol | Danbury, CT | Community welfare | $2,000 |
| Bridgeport YMCA | Bridgeport, CT | Youth services | $2,000 |
| Cardinal Shehan Center | Bridgeport, CT | Youth services | $2,000 |
| Colebrook Recreation Department | Colebrook, CT | Youth services | $2,000 |
| Ct Special Olympics Inc | Hamden, CT | Youth services | $2,000 |
| Ct Yankee Council Bsa | Milford, CT | Youth services | $2,000 |
| Foothill Visiting Nurse Service | Winsted, CT | Community health and welfarecommunity health and welfarecommunity healthcare | $2,000 |
| Girl Scout Council of Ct | Wilton, CT | Youth services | $2,000 |
| New Milford Hospital Foundation Inc | Danbury, CT | Community healthcare | $2,000 |
| Norma Pfriem Foundation | Bridgeport, CT | Community healthcare | $2,000 |
| Northwest Ct YMCA | Winsted, CT | Youth services | $2,000 |
| Town of Winchester Recreation Dept | Winsted, CT | Youth services | $2,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Services of Ct Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Community health and welfare | $2,000 |
| Winchester Youth Service Bureau | Winsted, CT | Youth services | $2,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County Inc | Shelton, CT | Youth servicesyouth services | $1,000 |
| Prime Time House | Torrington, CT | Youth services | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $374,000 | 126 |
| 2023 | $347,500 | 119 |
| 2022 | $296,000 | 112 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640299349100624
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6054855
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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