The Ellen Knowles Harcourt Foundation
Historical FunderNew Milford, Connecticut · EIN 06-1068025 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,100 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERT NICHOLAS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1897, NEW MILFORD CT 06776 |
| Phone | 8604855467 |
| Form and materials | BY LETTER STATING AMOUNT AND PURPOSE ALONG WITH THE IRS EXEMPTION LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | PRIORITIES ARE GIVEN TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN SURROUNDING NEW MILFORD AREA & OCCASIONALLY OUTSIDE THIS REGION. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A WIDE RANGE OF 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
4% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Pettibone Scholarship Fund | New Milford, CT | Support for student scholarship program | $30,000 |
| Fish of Northwestern Connecticut Inc | Torrington, CT | Program support | $20,000 |
| Partners for Sustainable Healthy Communities | Litchfield, CT | Equipment acquisition | $15,000 |
| Town of New Milford Social Services Department | New Milford, CT | Support of programs to assist low income residents - fuel fund | $15,000 |
| Water Witch Hose Co No 2 | New Milford, CT | Equipment grant | $11,810 |
| After School Arts Program | Washington, CT | Program support | $10,000 |
| Mvp Sos Foundation | New Milford, CT | Program support | $10,000 |
| New Milford Youth Agency | New Milford, CT | Program support | $10,000 |
| Northwest Ct Land Conservancy | Kent, CT | Property improvements | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Community Foundation | Waterbury, CT | Program support for give local project | $8,500 |
| Ct Antique Machinery Association | Kent, CT | Equipment acquisition | $8,000 |
| Renewal House Danbury | Danbury, CT | Program support | $7,500 |
| Merryall Community Center | New Milford, CT | Program support | $7,500 |
| Soulful Sydney Inc | Southbury, CT | Program support | $7,500 |
| The Sherman Players | Sherman, CT | Equipment acquisition grant | $7,200 |
| Friends of Sullivan Farm Inc | New Milford, CT | Equipment grant | $6,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers on the Green | New Milford, CT | Program support | $5,100 |
| Robotics and Beyond | New Milford, CT | Program support | $5,000 |
| Thrift Mart of New Milford Inc | New Milford, CT | Equipment acquisition | $3,000 |
| Connecticut Burns Care Foundation | Milford, CT | Program support | $2,500 |
| Rvnahealth | New Milford, CT | Equipment acquisition grant | $1,500 |
| Vermont Foodbank | Barre, VT | Program support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $202,110 | 22 |
| 2024 | $182,650 | 21 |
| 2023 | $183,175 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622439349100507
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1068025
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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