Womans Seamens Friend Society of Connecticut
Historical FunderNew Haven, Connecticut · EIN 06-0655133 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $24,951.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WOMAN'S SEAMEN'S FRIEND SOCIETY OF |
|---|---|
| Address | 291 WHITNEY AVENUE SUITE 403, NEW HAVEN CT 06511 |
| Phone | 2037772165 |
| WSFSCO@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT NOTICES AND APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM SOCIETY. |
| Deadlines | FOR SUMMER SCHOOL - APRIL 1ST FOR ACADEMIC YEAR - MAY 15TH |
| Restrictions | 1. MERCHANT SEAFARERS AND/OR THEIR DEPENDENTS. 2. STUDENTS STUDYING AT STATE MARITIME ACADEMIES. 3. STUDENTS MAJORING IN MARINE SCIENCES. 4. LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS IN NEED DURING TIMES OF MAJOR CRISES. |
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
31% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Buzzards Bay, MA | Scholarships and operations | $68,500 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | Castine, ME | Scholarships and operations | $54,200 |
| Seafarers International House | New York, NY | Operations | $38,000 |
| Sail Ct Access Program | Westbrook, CT | Operations | $25,000 |
| New Haven Reads | New Haven, CT | Scholarships and operations | $24,951 |
| Take a Vet Fishing | Branford, CT | Operations | $20,000 |
| Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services | New Haven, CT | Operations | $20,000 |
| Schooner Inc | New Haven, CT | Operations | $20,000 |
| Suny Maritime College | Bronx, NY | Scholarships and operations | $17,800 |
| Save the Sound | New Haven, CT | Operations - long island sound ecological studies | $10,000 |
| St Martin de Porres Academy | New Haven, CT | Operations | $10,000 |
| First Congregational Church | Branford, CT | Operations | $8,000 |
| New Haven Preservation Trust | New Haven, CT | Operations | $5,000 |
| The Seamen's Church Institute | New York, NY | To provide essential services on which mariners rely | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | New Haven, CT | Operations | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | New Haven, CT | Operations | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $327,951 | 16 |
| 2024 | $339,844 | 21 |
| 2023 | $350,981 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349101873
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-0655133
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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