The Lawrence J Portell and Natalie D Portell Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew Milford, Connecticut · EIN 06-1508183 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$62K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut Foundation | Storrs, CT | Payment on commitment to assist university in acquiring pianos | $30,000 |
| New Milford Hospital Foundation | New Milford, CT | Gift for cancer center | $10,000 |
| New Milford High School | New Milford, CT | Provide scholarships for higher education to graduating seniors | $5,000 |
| University of Connecticut Foundation | Storrs, CT | Payment to provide a scholarship to a deserving student in school of fine arts | $5,000 |
| Ridgefield Vna | Ridgefield, CT | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Roxbury Ambulance Association Inc | Roxbury, CT | Support mission of emergency transportation in roxbury | $2,000 |
| Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department | Roxbury, CT | Support fire protection in community | $2,000 |
| New Milford Community Ambulance | New Milford, CT | Unrestricted giftunrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| Hunt Hill Farm Trust | New Milford, CT | Land conservation, cooking classes, art | $1,000 |
| Merwinsville Hotel | Gaylordsville, CT | Finance continuing restoration of historic property | $1,000 |
| Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western Ct | Danbury, CT | Hospice care for terminally ill patients | $1,000 |
| Renewal House Shelter of the Cross | Danbury, CT | Unrestricted gift toward providing transitional housing, counseling support and rehabilitation services for elderly aged individuals who… | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $63,500 | 12 |
| 2022 | $60,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631699349100608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1508183
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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