The Max Showalter Foundation Inc
Historical FunderEssex, Connecticut · EIN 06-1533192 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | W CAMPBELL HUDSON III |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 398, ESSEX CT 06426 |
| Phone | 8607670195 |
| Form and materials | THERE ARE NO APPLICATION FORMAT REQUIREMENTS |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANYTIME |
| Restrictions | ALL AWARDS MUST BE CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION. |
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
0% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodspeed Opera House | East Haddam, CT | Mission of foundation | $5,000 |
| Ivoryton Playhouse Foundation | Ivoryton, CT | Musical theatre program | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $10,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349108703
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1533192
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.