The Lawrence a Bossidy Foundation
Invitation OnlyRidgefield, Connecticut · EIN 06-1188527 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.2M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$11.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $100,000.
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
52% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vna of Ridgefield | Ridgefield, CT | To support the organization's charitable mission | $1,254,600 |
| Radical Hope | Conccord, MA | To support the organization's charitable mission | $1,200,000 |
| Ridge Boysgirls Club | Ridgefield, CT | To support the organization's charitable mission | $400,000 |
| Covenant House | New York, NY | To support the organization's charitable mission | $100,000 |
| Foundations of Nuvance Health | Danbury, CT | To support the organization's charitable mission | $100,000 |
| Nantucket Performing Arts Center | Nantucket, MA | To support the organization's charitable mission | $50,000 |
| Cardinal Dolan Annual Stewardship Appeal | New York, NY | To support the organization's charitable mission | $25,000 |
| Ridgefield Social Services | Ridgefield, CT | To support the organization's charitable mission | $25,000 |
| Sankaty Head Foundation | Siasconset, MA | To support the organization's charitable mission | $20,000 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research | New York, NY | To support the organization's charitable mission | $10,000 |
| Lounsbury House | Ridgefield, CT | To support the organization's charitable mission | $10,000 |
| Ridgefield Library | Ridgefield, CT | To support the organization's charitable mission | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Fl Spiritual Center | North Palm Beach, FL | To support the organization's charitable mission | $10,000 |
| St Paul of the Cross | North Palm Beach, FL | To support the organization's charitable mission | $5,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph of Springfield | Springfield, MA | To support the organization's charitable mission | $1,500 |
| Cardinal Sheehan Center | Bridgeport, CT | To support the organization's charitable mission | $1,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Boston, MA | To support the organization's charitable mission | $1,000 |
| Rides for Ridgefield | Ridgefield, CT | To support the organization's charitable mission | $1,000 |
| Ridgefield Police Union | Ridgefield, CT | To support the organization's charitable mission | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,224,600 | 19 |
| 2024 | $2,144,892 | 27 |
| 2023 | $867,666 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349104066
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1188527
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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