The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySouthport, Connecticut · EIN 06-1481432 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$123K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
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
24% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation | Bloomfield, CT | Operations | $15,000 |
| University of Connecticut Foundation | Storrs, CT | Operations | $15,000 |
| Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County | Wilton, CT | Operations | $15,000 |
| Wilton Library Association Inc | Wilton, CT | Operations | $12,000 |
| Plan of Connecticut | Hartford, CT | Operations | $10,000 |
| Mark Twain Library | Redding, CT | Operations | $8,000 |
| Western Connecticut State University | Danbury, CT | Operations | $7,000 |
| Redding Social Services | Redding Center, CT | Operations | $6,000 |
| Wilton Interfaith Council | Wilton, CT | Operations | $6,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | Bridgeport, CT | Operations | $4,000 |
| Temple Israel-General Fund | Greenfield, MA | Operations | $4,000 |
| Mozaic | Waterloo, NY | Operations | $2,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Hamden, CT | Operations | $2,000 |
| Bethel Community Food Pantry | Bethel, CT | Operations | $2,000 |
| Westport EMS | Westport, CT | Operations | $2,000 |
| Dive Pirates Foundations | Wellington, CO | Operations | $1,500 |
| Pet Animal Welfare Society of Connecticut | Norwalk, CT | Operations | $1,500 |
| Camp Calumet | W Ossipee, NH | Operations | $1,000 |
| Dragon Heart Foundation | Garberville, CA | Operations | $1,000 |
| Foundation of Nuvance Health | Danbury, CT | Operations | $1,000 |
| Malta House | East Norwalk, CT | Operations | $1,000 |
| The Conservative Synagogue | Westport, CT | Operations | $1,000 |
| Westport Health and Human | Westport, CT | Operations | $1,000 |
| Wise Animal Rescue | Lake Hiawatha, NJ | Operations | $1,000 |
| A Better Change of Westport | Westport, CT | Operations | $500 |
| Dorothy Day Hospitality House | Danbury, CT | Operations | $500 |
| Hoyt Alumni Association | Redding, CT | Operations | $500 |
| In A Heartbeat | Greenville, DE | Operations | $500 |
| Looking Glass Animal Rescue | Ridgefield, CT | Operations | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $123,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $128,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511329349101081
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1481432
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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