Uncas Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyGuilford, Connecticut · EIN 81-0728073 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$48K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$596K
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 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
63% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford Foundation | Guilford, CT | To enrich the quality of life in the town of guilford. | $15,000 |
| Hamilton College | Clinton, NY | To provide for quality education. | $11,000 |
| Daguerreian Society | Cecil, PA | To collect premier historic photographs in order to bring together a diverse community united by an interest in early photography. | $5,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC | To preserve and showcase art collections for the general public. | $5,000 |
| Smith College | Northhampton, MA | To provide quality education to its students. | $5,000 |
| St Martin de Porres School | New Haven, CT | To provide education services. | $2,000 |
| Catholic Releif Services | Baltimore, MD | To assist with the poor and vulnerable communities. | $1,000 |
| Friends Center for Children | New Haven, CT | To provide education for children in the local community. | $1,000 |
| Humana Foundation | Louisville, KY | To invest its resources to co-create communities where leadership, culture and systems work to improve and sustain positive health outcomes. | $1,000 |
| University of California Regents | Oakland, CA | To provide quality education to its students. | $1,000 |
| Forward With the Faith Archdiocese of Hartford | Bloomfield, CT | To ensure the vitality of local parishes,enhance education and support cathoic charities to meet the evolving needs of the catholic… | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $121,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $43,700 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631279349102768
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0728073
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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