Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc

MILFORD, CT EIN: 23-7070398

The Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc is a private foundation incorporated in Connecticut in 1969 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation is based in Milford, Connecticut and has been tax-exempt since November 1970. It operates as an independent foundation with no employees.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.1M

-5.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$147K

+0.3% YoY

Grant Count

-3.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+3.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $235K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving focuses primarily on:

Education
Rehabilitation centers and hospitals
Health science programs
Operating facilities and operations
Local disaster relief

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut, Virginia, and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

Connecticut $441K (60%)

Vermont $100K (14%)

Massachusetts $50K (7%)

New York $45K (6%)

Kentucky $38K (5%)

New Hampshire $25K (3%)

Tennessee $25K (3%)

Virginia $5K (1%)

States

Connecticut Kentucky Massachusetts New Hampshire New York Tennessee Virginia Vermont

Cities

BridgeportBurlingtonCromwellDarienFairfieldFarmingtonMemphisMiddletownMilfordNew HavenNew YorkRindgeSpringfieldStratfordTrumbullWilliamsburgWilton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Most Recent Filing (Fiscal Year Ending April 2025):

Total Assets: $2,124,597
Total Revenues: $139,004
Total Expenses: $266,082
Total Liabilities: $0

Historical Context:

2024 Assets: $2.25 million
2024 Revenues: $159,000
2024 Expenses: $266,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$2,124,597	$2,251,679	$2,358,056
Revenue	$139,004	$159,184	$86,462
Expenses	$266,082	$265,908	$262,168
Qualifying Distributions	$215,225	$214,735	$211,669
Net Investment Income	$88,147	$108,011	$61,324
Distributable Amount	$235,490	$218,209	$224,842

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

156 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Fairfield University ($20,000), University of Vermont ($20,000), Sacred Heart University ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ADELBROOK THE CHILDREN'S HOME CROMWELL, CT	OPERATING FACILITIES	$3,000
AHLBIN CENTERS FOR REHABILITATION MEDICINE BRIDGEPORT, CT	OPERATING FACILITIES	$3,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS CT & RI REGION FARMINGTON, CT	LOCAL DISASTER RELIEF	$5,000
BOYS & GIRLS VILLAGE INC MILFORD, CT	OPERATING FACILITIES	$2,000
BRIDGEPORT YMCA NEW HAVEN, CT	OPERATING FACILITIES	$3,000
CARDINAL SHEHAN CENTER BRIDGEPORT, CT	PROJECTS	$3,000
CONNECTICUT BURNS CARE FOUNDATION MILFORD, CT	OPERATING FACILITIES	$5,000
CT SYMPHONIC BAND STRATFORD, CT	OPERATIONS	$1,000
DOWNTOWN CABARET THEATRE BRIDGEPORT, CT	OPERATING FACILITIES	$2,000
FAIRFIELD PREPARATORY SCHOOL FAIRFIELD, CT	OPERATING FACILITIES	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Alexander R. Nestor, CPA serves as a contact for the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ALEXANDER R NESTOR	PRES & CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE	12	$36,000
ROBERT S TELLALIAN JR	SECRETARY & TRUSTEE	6	$18,000
SALLY D NESTOR	VICE PRES & TRUSTEE	6	$18,000

Contact Information

Address: 86 Cherry Street Milford, CT 06460-3413

Telephone: 203-301-9933

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's giving focuses primarily on: • Education • Rehabilitation centers and hospitals • Health science programs • Operating facilities and operations • Local disaster relief

How do I apply for a grant from Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $500–$20,000 • Recent grants made: 31 grants in the most recent fiscal year • Total giving: $146,500 (most recent filing) **Recent Grant Examples:** • Fairfield University: $20,000 (School of Nursing Supporting Health Science Scholars Program) • University of the Cumberlands: $10,000 (Operating Facilities) • Sacred Heart University: $10,000 (Operating Facilities) • Connecticut Burns Care Foundation: $5,000 (Operating Facilities)

Where does Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut, Virginia, and New York.

What size grants does Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc awarded 31 grants totaling $147K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $235K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc's EIN?

Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7070398. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.