Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society
Charitable grants to indigent persons in the greater bridgeport, Connecticut area
Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society at a glance
In short: Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society gave $107K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $107,476
- +20.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,435
- -24.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,217
- Total assets
- $2,074,355
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Operation Hope ($27K). Together the top 8 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society gives
- Giving grew 71% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $107K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Hope Fairfield, CT | To provide aid and financial assistance to community members | $27,086 |
| The Center for Family Justice Bridgeport, CT | To provide aid and financial assistance to community members | $22,122 |
| Hartford Healthcarest Vincent's Cancer Center Hartford, CT | To provide aid and financial assistance to community members | $18,310 |
| Smilow Yale Cancer Center New Haven, CT | To provide aid and financial assistance to community members | $14,633 |
| United Congregational Church of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | To provide aid and financial assistance to community members | $7,800 |
| Wakeman Boys and Girls Club Bridgeport, CT | To provide aid and financial assistance to community members | $6,525 |
| Mercy Learning Center Bridgeport, CT | To provide aid and financial assistance to community members | $6,000 |
| Sterling House Community Center Stratford, CT | To provide aid and financial assistance to community members | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,074,355 | $189,800 | $159,796 | $107,476 | 8 | $114,767 |
| 2024 | $1,930,298 | $170,141 | $141,147 | $89,119 | 5 | $111,144 |
| 2023 | $1,647,475 | $194,768 | $153,429 | $99,099 | 7 | $111,867 |
| 2022 | $1,515,772 | $173,052 | $122,722 | $62,842 | 7 | $108,420 |
| 2021 | $1,949,954 | $274,085 | $127,023 | $8,848 | 1 | $168,490 |
About Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society
Based on IRS filings
Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society is a public charity focused on Economically disadvantaged people, based in Southport, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $107K. Net investment income was $115K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society is led by Fleur Rueckert, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 24 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fleur Rueckert
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol H. Wheeler
Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire Van De Berghe
Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen D. Carter
Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet L. Banks-Mott
Manager
Assistant Treasurer → Recording Secretary, 2024
Recording Secretary → Manager, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer T. Smith
Manager
President → Manager, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy C. Urquhart
Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Libby Hibbs
Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa W. Callahan
Manager
Manager → Assistant Treasurer, 2023
Assistant Treasurer → Manager, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meghan G. Hessel
Manager
Manager → Corresponding Secretary, 2023
Corresponding Secretary → Manager, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa W. Norton
Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy H. Murren
Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally K. Cummings
Manager
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Manager, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah K. Essig
Assistant Treasurer
Corresponding Secretary → Manager, 2022
Manager → Assistant Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara T. Backe
Treasurer
Manager → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy W. Lennon
Vice President
Treasurer → Manager, 2023
Manager → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet L. Hoyt
Manager
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abbie S. Davies
Manager
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candace Wagner
Recording Secretary
Manager → Recording Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Paxton Seeber
Manager
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Simon
Corresponding Secretary
Manager → Corresponding Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Tarde
Manager
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Winget
Manager
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trish Donelan
Manager
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Frances S. Baldwin (2021–2023) — Manager
- Former: Nancy S. Gilliland (2021–2023) — Manager
- Former: Janet Bank-Mott (2023) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Alexandra H. Oldershaw (2021–2022) — Manager
- Former: Sally Z. Wallace (2021–2022) — Manager
- Former: Janey Banks Mott (2022) — Manager
- Former: Ann C. Craft (2021) — Associate Manager
- Former: Donna Lockhart (2021) — Honorary Manager
- Former: Dorothy C. Payne (2021) — Associate Manager
- Former: Judy Wilkinson (2021) — Associate Manager
- Former: Katharine P. Schmidt (2021) — Associate Manager
- Former: Kelly Barrett (2021) — Associate Manager
- Former: Nancy O. Smith (2021) — Honorary Manager
- Former: Nancy P. Paxton (2021) — Honorary Manager
- Former: Pauline M. Biggs (2021) — Associate Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society
How much does Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society give each year?
Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society gave $107K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $89K across 5 grants.
What is Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society's typical grant size?
Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society's median grant in 2025 was $11,217, and its average grant was $13,435, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society give grants?
Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bridgeport, CT (4 grants).
Does Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Aid and Financial Assistance to Community Members" (8 grants).
Who are Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society's largest grantees?
Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society's largest 2025 grantees include Operation Hope ($27,086), The Center for Family Justice ($22,122) and Hartford Healthcarest Vincent's Cancer Center ($18,310), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society?
Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $190K.
What is Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society?
Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society is a public charity focused on Economically disadvantaged people, based in Southport, CT. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society's EIN?
Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6068224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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