Branford Community Foundation
The mission of the bcf is to improve the wellbeing of the branford community by connecting people who care with causes that matter, now and for generations to come.
Branford Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Branford Community Foundation gave $86K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,900
- +73.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,317
- +73.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,750
- Total assets
- $3,327,464
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Branford Community Foundation
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Branford Community Foundation
BCF Competitive Grants ( Annual Grants)
Branford Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
BCF Emergent Needs Grants
Branford Community Foundation
Amount
US $1,500 - US $20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
BCF Sponsorships Grant
Branford Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Branford Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Branford High School ($49K). Together the top 6 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 45 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Branford Community Foundation gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2022) to $260K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Branford High School Branford, CT | General Use | $48,500 |
| Branford Food Pantry Branford, CT | General Use | $9,200 |
| Feed Branford Kids Branford, CT | General Use | $8,000 |
| Woman and Family Life Guilford, CT | General Use | $7,500 |
| Soundview Family YMCA Branford, CT | General Use | $7,000 |
| Shoreline Villiage CT Branford, CT | General Use | $5,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,327,464 | $446,973 | $338,567 | $85,900 | 6 | $108,372 |
| 2023 | $3,031,953 | $395,488 | $397,017 | $49,425 | 6 | $80,050 |
| 2022 | $2,745,126 | $371,318 | $335,382 | $35,500 | 5 | $143,960 |
| 2021 | $3,218,490 | $420,355 | $325,399 | $56,133 | 5 | $113,996 |
| 2020 | $2,993,510 | $562,018 | $467,860 | $259,851 | 23 | $113,015 |
About Branford Community Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Branford Community Foundation is a public charity, based in Branford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $86K. Net investment income was $108K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Branford Community Foundation is led by Stephanie Donegan Dietz, Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephanie Donegan Dietz
Chair
V President → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Conklin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liza Janssen Petra
Excutive Director
Executive Director → Excutive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Tiernan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Delise
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Etzel
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ram C. Shrestha
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Andriole
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Erlanger
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert M. Imperato
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Hackley
Past President
President → Chair, 2021
Chair → Past President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John McGow
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Fox
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Torello
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Jennifer Alexander (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Merle Berke-Schlessel (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Paul D'angelo (2023) — Director
- Former: Colin Sheehan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rita Berkson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Mobeck (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bobi Gill-Brooks (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: David Degrasse (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Farber (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Deborah G. Thomas (2021) — Director
- Former: Logan Reed (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Roberta Gill-Brooks (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Branford Community Foundation
How much does Branford Community Foundation give each year?
Branford Community Foundation gave $86K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $49K across 6 grants.
What is Branford Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Branford Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,750, and its average grant was $14,317, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Branford Community Foundation give grants?
Branford Community Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Branford, CT (5 grants).
Does Branford Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Branford Community Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Branford Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Branford Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Branford High School ($48,500), Branford Food Pantry ($9,200) and Feed Branford Kids ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Branford Community Foundation?
Branford Community Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $447K.
What is Branford Community Foundation's EIN?
Branford Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1032832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Branford Community Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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