The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 82-2658347 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.8M
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$45.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services Inc | Harlan, IA | Driving Mission Agility, Strengthening Families and Empowering Youth initiatives | $100,000 |
| St Aloysius Church Corporation | New Canaan, CT | To help fund the church's Faith-Based Education Initiatives, including the creation of an innovative curriculum in grades pre-K through 6 | $100,000 |
| The Carver Inc | Norwalk, CT | To support the Bridgeport-Carver Partnership for Afterschool and Summer Learning project | $100,000 |
| Covenant School of Bridgeport Inc | Hartford, CT | salary funds to support one math and science teacher and one AmeriCorp teaching fellow | $80,000 |
| Cardinal Shehan Center | Bridgeport, CT | After School and Saturday program | $75,000 |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | To help fund scholarships for students enrolled in the University's Computer Science program at Fairfield Bellarmine, with a focus on… | $75,000 |
| Future 5 Inc | Stamford, CT | Next Track program, which identifies and offers career counseling to students not on a college track | $75,000 |
| Kids in Crisis Inc | Cos Cob, CT | Safe Haven program | $75,000 |
| Svmc Holdings Inc | New Britain, CT | Hartford HealthCare Medical Mission program in the Fairfield Region | $60,000 |
| Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport Incorporated | Bridgeport, CT | Adult Education Program | $55,000 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy Inc | Bridgeport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Anchor Academy Inc | Norwalk, CT | financial aid fund | $50,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Inc | Hartford, CT | mentoring programs in Bridgeport, CT | $50,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Bringing Technology to Life Project, which will modernize the hospital's Heart and Vascular Center, with new cardiac and stroke technology | $50,000 |
| Foundations in Education Inc | Shelton, CT | Bishop's Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Future 5 Inc | Stamford, CT | Next Track - Phase 2 program, which identifies and offers career counseling to students who are not on a college track | $50,000 |
| The Carver Inc | Norwalk, CT | Kick Off to Kindergarten project | $50,000 |
| The Center for Family Justice Inc | Bridgeport, CT | To fund one additional prevention educator | $50,000 |
| Circle of Care for Families With Cancer | Wilton, CT | Lifeline Emergency Fund | $45,000 |
| St Catherine Center for Special Needs Inc | Fairfield, CT | To purchase a new van for transporting students and adults | $42,350 |
| Catholic Academy of Bridgeport Inc | Bridgeport, CT | success pay Teacher Compensation and Retention initiative | $35,000 |
| North Raleigh Ministries Inc | Raleigh, NC | To help fund the purchase and stocking of a new walk-in freezer for the food pantry | $35,000 |
| The New Canaan Community Young Mens Christian Asso | New Canaan, CT | financial assistance program | $35,000 |
| Horizons Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | To support the Horizons Sacred Heart University (HSHU) expanded program | $30,000 |
| Norwalk Housing Foundation Inc | Norwalk, CT | College Scholarship Program | $30,000 |
| Patrons of the Trumbull Nature & Arts Center | Trumbull, CT | to support Environmental and STEM education field trips and in-school programs to benefit underserved Connecticut youth | $30,000 |
| Shepherds Inc | Fairfield, CT | scholarship funds for six students at Kolbe Cathedral High School | $30,000 |
| Caroline House Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Mother and Child Literacy Program | $25,000 |
| Catholic Academy of Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | Merit Pay Teacher Compensation and Retention Program | $25,000 |
| Christ Church | Raleigh, NC | Wake Relief fund to purchase equipment for the new Market Pantry | $25,000 |
| Mcgivney Community Center Inc | Bridgeport, CT | After School Program | $25,000 |
| New Canaan Land Conservation Trust Inc | New Canaan, CT | Future 5 Summer Steward Internship program | $25,000 |
| New Canaan Library Inc | New Canaan, CT | New Canaan Library Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| Pivot Ministries Inc | Bridgeport, CT | to support a full-time on-campus Counseling Director to address the root causes behind addiction | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics Connecticut Inc | Hamden, CT | 2025 Health & Wellness Programs and Initiatives | $25,000 |
| Exchange Club Center for the Prev of Child Abuse O | Stamford, CT | ongoing operation fund | $20,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Boston, MA | Funds for treatments | $15,000 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation Inc | New Canaan, CT | The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation Fund | $11,000 |
| Connect US Inc | Bridgeport, CT | To provide support for Connect-Us Academy | $10,000 |
| Discovery Museum Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Summer Program | $10,000 |
| New Canaan Nature Center Association Inc | New Canaan, CT | Center's Haley Project, which brings low-income youth into an environment where they can connect to the natural world | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | To support treatment of childhood cancer and other life-threatening disease | $10,000 |
| Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestras Inc | Fairfield, CT | scholarship funds | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation Inc | New Canaan, CT | To assist with operating funds for the New Canaan Parent Support Group | $5,000 |
| Ss Cyril & Methodius Church | Bridgeport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,804,350 | 45 |
| 2024 | $1,714,500 | 51 |
| 2023 | $1,599,000 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102781
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2658347
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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