The Bussmann Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGuilford, Connecticut · EIN 06-1587076 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$82K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albertus Magnus College | New Haven, CT | General use | $5,000 |
| All Saints Catholic Academy | New Haven, CT | General use | $5,000 |
| Anne E Fowler Foundation Inc | Hamden, CT | General use | $5,000 |
| Clifford Beers Clinic | New Haven, CT | General use | $5,000 |
| Columbus House | New Haven, CT | General use | $5,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang | New Haven, CT | General use | $5,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Enfield, CT | General use | $5,000 |
| Mercy High School | Middletown, CT | General use | $5,000 |
| New Reach | New Haven, CT | General use | $5,000 |
| Notre Dame High School | West Haven, CT | General use | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Grace Monestary | North Guilford, CT | General use | $5,000 |
| St Martin de Porres Academy | New Haven, CT | General use | $5,000 |
| St Rita School | Hamden, CT | General use | $5,000 |
| The Childrens Center | Hamden, CT | General use | $5,000 |
| Xavier High School | Middletown, CT | General use | $5,000 |
| Youth Continuum | New Haven, CT | General use | $5,000 |
| Cheshire High School | Cheshire, CT | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $81,500 | 17 |
| 2022 | $81,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349103068
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1587076
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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