Nessel Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 06-1596433
Foundation Overview
Based in Norwalk, CT, Nessel Family Foundation Inc has awarded 247 grants totaling $3,140,500 to organizations in Connecticut, Vermont and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$3,140,500
Total Assets
$6,098,259
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
35
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 23%
8 of 35 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Connecticut
92% of all grants are concentrated in Connecticut, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in Bridgeport (27%), Fairfield (26%), Southport (9%).
Funding Trajectory
+106%
Strong 106% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Nessel Family Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americares Foundation | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Applied Behaviorial Rehabilitation Institute Dba Home For The Brave | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Aspetuck Land Trust | $2,500 | Easton, CT, US | Green Corridor Initiative | 2023 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | $30,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society | $5,000 | Easton, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Center For Family Justice | $45,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Connecticut Audobon Society | $2,500 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Connecticut Challenge & Mission Inc | $15,000 | Southport, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Everytown | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Fairfield Woods Middle School Ptsa | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Fearless Angel Project | $4,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Angel Fish Program | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Norwalk River Valley Trail Inc | $2,500 | Georgetown, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Grace Cottage Foundation | $25,000 | Townshend, VT, US | General | 2023 |
| Haitian Educational Initiatives | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Horizons At Gfa | $20,000 | Po Box Greens Farm, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Iris Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Mill River Wetland Committee | $2,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| My Sisters' Place | $2,500 | White Plains, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Near And Far Aid Association Inc | $5,000 | Southport, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Norma F Pfriem Breast Care Center | $30,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | $30,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Nourish Bridgeport Inc | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Operation Hope Inc | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Southern New England | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Prospector Theater | $7,500 | Ridgefield, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Putnam Northern Westchester Women's Resource Center | $2,500 | Mahopac, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Roger Ludlowe Middle School Pta | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Save The Children | $10,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Save The Sound | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Thrive Cooperative Ceneter For Wellness | $200,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Tomlinson Middle School Ptsa | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Counselors Discretionary Fund | 2023 |
| Wholesome Wave Llc | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2023 |
| Wilton High School | $7,500 | Wilton, CT, US | Community Steps/support Center | 2023 |
| The Haiti Plunge | $5,000 | Adams, MA, US | General | 2023 |
| Applied Behaviorial Rehabilitation Institute Dba Home For The Brave | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Aspetuck Land Trust | $2,500 | Easton, CT, US | Green Corridor Initiative | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | $35,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society | $5,000 | Easton, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $15,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Center For Family Justice | $45,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 1) Annual Appeal: Hope Starts Here 2) Empower House Project | 2022 |
| Connecticut Challenge & Mission Inc | $15,000 | Southport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Fairfield Woods Middle School Ptsa | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Norwalk River Valley Trail Inc | $2,500 | Georgetown, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Grace Cottage Foundation | $35,000 | Townshend, VT, US | General | 2022 |
| Haitian Educational Initiatives | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Horizons At Gfa | $20,000 | Po Box Greens Farm, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Iris Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Mill River Wetland Committee | $2,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Near And Far Aid Association Inc | $5,000 | Southport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Norma F Pfriem Breast Care Center | $40,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | $35,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Nourish Bridgeport Inc | $15,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Food Truck | 2022 |
| Operation Hope Inc | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Prospector Theater | $5,000 | Ridgefield, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Roger Ludlowe Middle School Pta | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Save The Children | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Save The Sound | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| The Fearless Angel Project | $2,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Swim Angelfish | 2022 |
| Tomlinson Middle School Ptsa | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Counselors Discretionary Fund | 2022 |
| Wholesome Wave Llc | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Wilton High School | $6,000 | Wilton, CT, US | Community Steps/support Center | 2022 |
| Applied Behaviorial Rehabilitation Institute Dba Home For The Brave | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Aspetuck Land Trust | $2,500 | Easton, CT, US | Green Corridor Initiative | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | $35,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society | $5,000 | Easton, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $15,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Center For Family Justice | $45,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 1) Annual Appeal: Hope Starts Here 2) Empower House Project | 2022 |
| Connecticut Challenge & Mission Inc | $15,000 | Southport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Fairfield Woods Middle School Ptsa | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Norwalk River Valley Trail Inc | $2,500 | Georgetown, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Grace Cottage Foundation | $35,000 | Townshend, VT, US | General | 2022 |
| Haitian Educational Initiatives | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Horizons At Gfa | $20,000 | Po Box Greens Farm, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Iris Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Mill River Wetland Committee | $2,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Near And Far Aid Association Inc | $5,000 | Southport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Norma F Pfriem Breast Care Center | $40,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | $35,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Nourish Bridgeport Inc | $15,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Food Truck | 2022 |
| Operation Hope Inc | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Prospector Theater | $5,000 | Ridgefield, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Roger Ludlowe Middle School Pta | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Save The Children | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Save The Sound | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| The Fearless Angel Project | $2,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Swim Angelfish | 2022 |
| Tomlinson Middle School Ptsa | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Counselors Discretionary Fund | 2022 |
| Wholesome Wave Llc | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Wilton High School | $6,000 | Wilton, CT, US | Community Steps/support Center | 2022 |
| Applied Behaviorial Rehabilitation Institute Dba Home For The Brave | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Aspetuck Land Trust | $2,500 | Easton, CT, US | Green Corridor Initiative | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | $35,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society | $5,000 | Easton, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $15,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Center For Family Justice | $45,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 1) Annual Appeal: Hope Starts Here 2) Empower House Project | 2022 |
| Connecticut Challenge & Mission Inc | $15,000 | Southport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Fairfield Woods Middle School Ptsa | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Norwalk River Valley Trail Inc | $2,500 | Georgetown, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Grace Cottage Foundation | $35,000 | Townshend, VT, US | General | 2022 |
| Haitian Educational Initiatives | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Horizons At Gfa | $20,000 | Po Box Greens Farm, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Iris Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Mill River Wetland Committee | $2,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Near And Far Aid Association Inc | $5,000 | Southport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Norma F Pfriem Breast Care Center | $40,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | $35,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Nourish Bridgeport Inc | $15,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Food Truck | 2022 |
| Operation Hope Inc | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Prospector Theater | $5,000 | Ridgefield, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Roger Ludlowe Middle School Pta | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Save The Children | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Save The Sound | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| The Fearless Angel Project | $2,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Swim Angelfish | 2022 |
| Tomlinson Middle School Ptsa | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Counselors Discretionary Fund | 2022 |
| Wholesome Wave Llc | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2022 |
| Wilton High School | $6,000 | Wilton, CT, US | Community Steps/support Center | 2022 |
| Applied Behaviorial Rehabilitation Institute Dba Home For The Brave | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Aspetuck Land Trust | $2,500 | Easton, CT, US | Green Corridor Initiative | 2021 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | $40,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society | $5,000 | Easton, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $15,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Center For Family Justice | $45,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | 1) Annual Appeal: Hope Starts Here2) Empower House Project | 2021 |
| Cider Mill Activity Fund | $5,000 | Wilton, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Connecticut Challenge & Mission Inc | $20,000 | Southport, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Fairfield Woods Middle School Ptsa | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Friends Of Ambler Farm | $2,500 | Wilton, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Norwalk River Valley Trail Inc | $2,500 | Georgetown, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Grace Cottage Foundation | $40,000 | Townshend, VT, US | General | 2021 |
| Haitian Educational Initiatives | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| High School Scholarship Fund Of Fairfield Inc | $10,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Scholarship Amy's Army | 2021 |
| Horizons At Gfa | $20,000 | Po Box Greens Farm, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Iris Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services | $15,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Milestones Behavioral Services | $6,000 | Orange, CT, US | Technology Fund | 2021 |
| Mill River Wetland Committee | $2,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Near And Far Aid Association Inc | $5,000 | Southport, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Norma F Pfriem Breast Care Center | $40,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Rose Of Hope Luminary Dinner | 2021 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | $40,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Nourish Bridgeport Inc | $15,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Operation Hope Inc | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Pequot Library | $5,000 | Southport, CT, US | Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Prospector Theater | $5,000 | Ridgefield, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Roger Ludlowe Middle School Pta | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Save The Sound | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Tomlinson Middle School Ptsa | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Counselors Discretionary Fund | 2021 |
| Wholesome Wave Llc | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2021 |
| Applied Behaviorial Rehabilitation Institute Dba Home For The Brave | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2020 |
| Aspetuck Land Trust | $2,500 | Easton, CT, US | Green Corridor Initiative | 2020 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | $40,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Covid-19 Support Fund | 2020 |
| Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society | $5,000 | Easton, CT, US | General | 2020 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $15,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2020 |
| Center For Family Justice | $30,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Annual Appeal: Hope Starts Here | 2020 |
| Cider Mill Activity Fund | $5,000 | Wilton, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Connecticut Challenge | $25,000 | Southport, CT, US | General | 2020 |
| Fairfield Woods Middle School Ptsa | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Norwalk River Valley Trail Inc | $2,500 | Georgetown, CT, US | General | 2020 |
| Grace Cottage Foundation | $50,000 | Townshend, VT, US | General | 2020 |
| Green Village Initiative | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2020 |
| Haitian Educational Initiatives | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2020 |
| High School Scholarship Fund Of Fairfield Inc | $3,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Scholarship Amy's Army | 2020 |
| Horizons At Gfa | $20,000 | Po Box Greens Farm, CT, US | General | 2020 |
| Iris Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General | 2020 |
| Mill River Wetland Committee | $2,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2020 |
| Near And Far Aid Association Inc | $5,000 | Southport, CT, US | General | 2020 |
| Norma F Pfriem Breast Care Center | $30,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Rose Of Hope Luncheon | 2020 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | $40,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Covid 19 Emergency Room Preparedness | 2020 |
| Nourish Bridgeport Inc | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2020 |
| Operation Hope Inc | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2020 |
| Peo Foundation | $1,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General | 2020 |
| Pequot Library | $5,000 | Southport, CT, US | Restore The Roof Campaign | 2020 |
| Prospector Theater | $2,000 | Ridgefield, CT, US | General | 2020 |
| Roger Ludlowe Middle School Pta | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Save The Sound | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General | 2020 |
| The Fearless Angel Project | $2,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Swim Angelfish | 2020 |
| Tomlinson Middle School Ptsa | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Counselors Discretionary Fund | 2020 |
| Wholesome Wave Llc | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2020 |
| Applied Behaviorial Rehabilitation Institute Dba Home For The Brave | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Aspetuck Land Trust | $2,500 | Easton, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | $40,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society | $5,000 | Easton, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Center For Family Justice | $30,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Connecticut Challenge | $25,000 | Southport, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Connecticut Fund For The Environment | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Save The Sound | 2018 |
| Episcopal Social Service Of The Diocese Of Connecticut | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (iris) | 2018 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation | $5,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Planet Fuel Charitable Foundation | 2018 |
| Fairfield Woods Middle School Ptsa | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Outdoor Adventure Club | 2018 |
| Friends Of The Norwalk River Valley Trail Inc | $2,500 | Georgetown, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Grace Cottage Foundation | $40,000 | Townshend, VT, US | General | 2018 |
| Haitian Educational Initiatives | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| High School Scholarship Fund Of Fairfield Inc | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Horizons At Gfa | $20,000 | Po Box Greens Farm, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Mill River Wetland Committee | $2,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Near And Far Aid Association Inc | $5,000 | Southport, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Norma F Pfriem Breast Care Center | $30,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | $30,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Nourish Bridgeport Inc | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Esl Thursday Dinners | 2018 |
| Operation Hope Inc | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Peo Foundation | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General | 2018 |
| Roger Ludlowe Middle School Pta | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Outdoor Adventure Club Scholarships | 2018 |
| Tomlinson Middle School Ptsa | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Counselors Discretionary Fund | 2018 |
| Wholesome Wave Llc | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2018 |
| Americares Foundation | $5,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General | 2017 |
| Applied Behaviorial Rehabilitation Institute Dba Home For The Brave | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2017 |
| Aspetuck Land Trust | $2,500 | Easton, CT, US | General | 2017 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | $40,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2017 |
| Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society | $2,000 | Easton, CT, US | General | 2017 |
| Center For Family Justice | $35,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2017 |
| Connecticut Challenge | $25,000 | Southport, CT, US | General | 2017 |
| Episcopal Social Service Of The Diocese Of Connecticut | $3,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (iris) | 2017 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation | $5,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Meadow Ridge Scholarship Foundation | 2017 |
| Fairfield Woods Middle School Ptsa | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Outdoor Adventure Club | 2017 |
| Friends Of The Norwalk River Valley Trail Inc | $2,500 | Georgetown, CT, US | General | 2017 |
| Gbplf One America Appeal | $5,000 | College Station, TX, US | Puerto Rico Relief | 2017 |
| Grace Cottage Foundation | $45,000 | Townshend, VT, US | General | 2017 |
| Haitian Educational Initiatives | $2,500 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2017 |
| High School Scholarship Fund Of Fairfield Inc | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2017 |
| Horizons At Gfa | $20,000 | Po Box Greens Farm, CT, US | General | 2017 |
| Near And Far Aid Association Inc | $5,000 | Southport, CT, US | General | 2017 |
| Norma F Pfriem Breast Care Center | $30,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2017 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | $30,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General | 2017 |
| Operation Hope Inc | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2017 |
| Peo Foundation | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General | 2017 |
| Roger Ludlowe Middle School Pta | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Outdoor Adventure Club Scholarships | 2017 |
| Tomlinson Middle School Ptsa | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Counselors Discretionary Fund | 2017 |
| Wholesome Wave Llc | $2,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2017 |
| A Hand For A Paw Inc | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2016 |
| Applied Behaviorial Rehabilitation Institute Dba Home For The Brave | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2016 |
| Aspetuck Land Trust | $2,500 | Easton, CT, US | General | 2016 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | $30,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2016 |
| Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society | $2,000 | Easton, CT, US | General | 2016 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2016 |
| Center For Family Justice | $35,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2016 |
| Connecticut Challenge | $25,000 | Southport, CT, US | General | 2016 |
| Episcopal Social Service Of The Diocese Of Connecticut | $3,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (iris) | 2016 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation | $8,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Meadow Ridge Scholarship Foundation | 2016 |
| Friends Of The Norwalk River Valley Trail Inc | $2,500 | Georgetown, CT, US | General | 2016 |
| Grace Cottage Foundation | $40,000 | Townshend, VT, US | General | 2016 |
| High School Scholarship Fund Of Fairfield Inc | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General | 2016 |
| Horizons At Gfa | $20,000 | Po Box Greens Farm, CT, US | General | 2016 |
| Fairfield Woods Middle School Ptsa | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Outdoor Adventure Club | 2016 |
| Near And Far Aid Association Inc | $5,000 | Southport, CT, US | General | 2016 |
| Norma F Pfriem Breast Care Center | $30,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General | 2016 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Rich - 04/24/17 03:26pm Worksheet Private Foundation | 2016 |
| Roger Ludlowe Middle School Pta | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Outdoor Adventure Club Scholarships | 2016 |
| Shaw Regional Cancer Center | $1,000 | Edwards, CO, US | General | 2016 |
| Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods | $5,000 | Sherburne, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Tomlinson Middle School Ptsa | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Counselors Discretionary Fund | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Nessel Family Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 06-1596433 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 134 EAST AVE Norwalk, CT 06851-5714 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Nessel Family Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | David L Nessel |
|---|---|
| Director | Judy Nessel |
| Secretary | David L Godfrey |
| Director | Paul Nessel |
| Director | Anna Nessel |
Forms 990-PF
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This comprehensive foundation profile for Nessel Family Foundation Inc is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.