Also known as: Ernest & Joan Trefz Foundation · Trefz Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 061485833) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation reported 104 grants totaling $2,496,189 to 104 organizations across 6 states and territories. Its largest reported grant was $400,000 to University of Bridgeport.
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Purposes as written on the filing, most frequent first.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| University of Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | $400,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | Norwalk, CT | $250,000 |
| ST Vincent'S Medical Center Foundation | Bridgeport, CT | $217,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Greater Hudson Valley | Valhalla, NY | $132,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Of New Haven CT | New Haven, CT | $125,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | Bridgeport, CT | $100,000 |
| Wakemans Boys & Girls Club | Fairfield, CT | $100,000 |
| Kids And Clay Foundation | Michigan City, IN | $68,900 |
| Danbury Hospital Development Fund | Danbury, CT | $50,000 |
| Housatonic Community College Foundation | Bridgeport, CT | $50,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Trumbull, CT | $50,000 |
| Sared Heart University Scholarship Fund | Fairfield, CT | $50,000 |
| United Way Campaign of Coastal Fairfield County | Bridgeport, CT | $50,000 |
| CT Beardsley Zoo | Bridgeport, CT | $40,000 |
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony | Bridgeport, CT | $40,000 |
| Trumbull Congregational Church | Trumbull, CT | $40,000 |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | $35,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Wilton, CT | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Bridgeport, CT | $25,000 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | $25,000 |
| Caroline House | Bridgeport, CT | $25,000 |
| Connecticut Central Coast YMCA | New Haven, CT | $25,000 |
| ST Joseph High School | Trumbull, CT | $25,000 |
| Cardinal Shehan Center | Bridgeport, CT | $20,000 |
| Horizons at Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | $20,000 |
| ST Vincent's Foundation Golf Tournament | Bridgeport, CT | $16,500 |
| Barnum Festival | Bridgeport, CT | $15,000 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Bridgeport, CT | $15,000 |
| Kolbe Cathedral Scholarship Fund | Bridgeport, CT | $15,000 |
| Lifebridge Community Services | Bridgeport, CT | $15,000 |
| Livlife Livfun livfree | Shelton, CT | $15,000 |
| Stepping Stones Museum | Trumbull, CT | $15,000 |
| Sterling House Community Center | Straford, CT | $15,000 |
| Alpha Community Services | Bridgeport, CT | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Village | Milford, CT | $10,000 |
| Center For Family Justice | Bridgeport, CT | $10,000 |
| Children's Community School | Waterbury, CT | $10,000 |
| Children's Educational Opportunity | Bridgeport, CT | $10,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | $10,000 |
| Ispirica | Stamford, CT | $10,000 |
| Kennedy Center | Trumbull, CT | $10,000 |
| Person To Person | Norwalk, CT | $10,000 |
| Thomas Merton Center | Bridgeport, CT | $10,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Services Of CT | Bridgeport, CT | $10,000 |
| Workplace Inc | Bridgeport, CT | $10,000 |
| Downtown Special Services District | Bridgeport, CT | $7,500 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation | Norwalk, CT | $7,500 |
| Fairfield Museum and History Center | Fairfield, CT | $7,500 |
| New Beginings Family Academy | Bridgeport, CT | $7,500 |
| Regional Hospice | Danbury, CT | $7,500 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
