Caroline Previdi Foundation
The Caroline Previdi Foundation is a Form 990 public charity located in Newtown, Connecticut. It was formed in 2013 and supports children in Newtown and surrounding communities who need financial assistance to participate in extracurricular activities.
Caroline Previdi Foundation at a glance
In short: Caroline Previdi Foundation gave $100K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,478
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,048
- -19.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,940
- Total assets
- $1,305,967
- +1.8% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Caroline Previdi Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3482, Newtown, CT 06470
Phone: (203) 830-9144
Website: https://carolineprevidifoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Caroline Previdi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CT Dream Basketball Club ($29K). Together the top 4 received $53K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($47,601), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its scholarship program serves children in Newtown and surrounding communities. Its 2025 filing shows that all reported grant dollars went to Connecticut recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Caroline Previdi Foundation gives
- Giving grew 390% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2022) to $100K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $100K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CT Dream Basketball Club Naugatuck, CT | Scholarships | $29,250 |
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $47,601 |
| YMCA of Western Connecticut Brookfield, CT | Scholarships | $11,002 |
| GameChangerz Danbury, CT | Scholarships | $6,450 |
| Danbury Sports Dome Danbury, CT | Scholarships | $6,175 |
Ready to take the next step with Caroline Previdi Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,305,967 | $155,597 | $238,046 | $100,478 | 10 | $83,411 |
| 2024 | $1,282,926 | $243,916 | $201,259 | $99,463 | 8 | $119,736 |
| 2023 | $1,206,724 | $163,078 | $144,720 | $72,646 | 6 | $13,903 |
| 2022 | $1,067,912 | $176,143 | $114,307 | $20,524 | 2 | $22,838 |
| 2021 | $1,163,005 | $171,423 | $71,742 | $21,375 | 3 | $45,967 |
| 2020 | $967,238 | $131,680 | $36,170 | $33,729 | Total only | $35,404 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide scholarships for children who need financial assistance to participate in activities. Its program description specifies scholarships for children in Newtown and surrounding communities to take part in extracurricular activities.
The foundation says it grants to organizations that offer extracurricular activities for children. Activities named on its website include dance, art, music, and sports.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $100,478. Grants ranged from $5,311 to $29,250, with a median of $6,940. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $29,250 to CT Dream Basketball Club for scholarships, $14,300 to an individual recipient for scholarships, $11,002 to YMCA of an individual recipient for scholarships, and $9,199 to an individual recipient for scholarships. It also gave $7,429 to an individual recipient Wardorf School and $6,450 to GameChangerz, both for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sandy Previdi as president, Jeff Previdi as vice president, Eugene Previdi III as treasurer, and KC Ihlefeld as secretary. It lists Julie Crater and Jane Casanta as directors.
Caroline Previdi Foundation is led by Sandy Previdi, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sandy Previdi
President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Casanta
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Crater
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Previdi
Vice President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
KC Ihlefeld
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Previdi III
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gene Previdi (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Walker Previdi (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Caroline Previdi Foundation
How much does Caroline Previdi Foundation give each year?
Caroline Previdi Foundation gave $100K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $99K across 8 grants.
What is Caroline Previdi Foundation's typical grant size?
Caroline Previdi Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,940, and its average grant was $10,048, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Caroline Previdi Foundation give grants?
Caroline Previdi Foundation 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 Danbury, CT (2 grants).
Does Caroline Previdi Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Caroline Previdi Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (10 grants).
Who are Caroline Previdi Foundation's largest grantees?
Caroline Previdi Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include CT Dream Basketball Club ($29,250), YMCA of Western Connecticut ($11,002) and GameChangerz ($6,450), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($47,601), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Caroline Previdi Foundation?
Caroline Previdi Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $156K.
What does Caroline Previdi Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide scholarships for children who need financial assistance to participate in activities. Its program description specifies scholarships for children in Newtown and surrounding communities to take part in extracurricular activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Caroline Previdi Foundation?
Caroline Previdi Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check carolineprevidifoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Caroline Previdi Foundation's EIN?
Caroline Previdi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2585069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
Live grants for the work Caroline Previdi Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Caroline Previdi Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Connecticut
Americares Foundation Inc
Stamford, CT
Americares funds health care organizations and programs focused on disaster preparedness and recovery, access to medicines and medical supplies, and community health services. In 2025, its grants ranged from $5,073 to $3.86 million, with a median of about $58,700; it works in the United States and internationally, reaching an average of 80 countries each year. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$372.5M
Grants
635
Total Given
$113.3M
American Savings Foundation Inc
New Britain, CT
The foundation funds education, human services, and arts and culture, especially programs serving children, youth, and families, with a primary focus on New Britain and Waterbury and grants across 64 Connecticut towns. In 2025, its grants ranged from $238 to $150,000, with a median of $1,750; it also offers Community Grants of up to $5,000.
Assets
$107.0M
Grants
613
Total Given
$3.4M
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Hartford, CT
The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation funds nonprofits, agencies, and scholarships, with priorities including equity, social and economic mobility, community wellbeing, civic engagement, and arts and culture. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of about $21,600, with awards ranging from about $5,000 to $2.48 million, and it primarily serves 29 towns in Greater Hartford. It offers annual, priority-aligned grant opportunities; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
613
Total Given
$52.0M
Eversource Energy Foundation Inc
Hartford, CT
The Eversource Energy Foundation funds U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, education, environmental stewardship, community engagement, and economic or workforce development. It gives in Eversource’s service territory in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire; its 2024 median grant was $2,000, though awards ranged from $250 to $700,000.
Assets
$12.5M
Grants
606
Total Given
$6.2M
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
New Haven, CT
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven supports nonprofits working in civic vitality, arts and culture, health, and education across its 20-town Greater New Haven service area. Its 2024 grants had a median of $15,000, though amounts varied widely; it offers competitive, online application-based programs, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$627.4M
Grants
505
Total Given
$23.4M
Women's Business Development Council Inc
Stamford, CT
Women’s Business Development Council funds defined business projects for eligible Connecticut women-owned small businesses, as well as grants and support for qualified child care businesses. Recent grants ranged from $5,100 to $41,705, with a median of $10,000; listed programs offer awards from $2,500 up to $25,000. It serves applicants across Connecticut, and the profile describes program applications but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$12.9M
Grants
188
Total Given
$2.3M
More similar funders
More Funders in Connecticut
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Caroline Previdi Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Caroline Previdi Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?