Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc
The Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Milford, Connecticut. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including educational institutions, healthcare and burn-care organizations, and community and social-service organizations.
Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc gave $167K across 31 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Connecticut. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $166,500
- +13.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 31
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,371
- +13.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $2,203,688
- +3.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 29, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (61% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 86 Cherry Street, Milford, CT 06460
Phone: (203) 301-9933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Fairfield University ($20K). Together the top 10 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 156 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Connecticut organizations received 59% of grant dollars, followed by Vermont (14%), Massachusetts (7%), Kentucky (7%), and New York (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 29 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+14%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $146K (2021) to $167K (2026). In 2026 it made 31 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | School of Nursing Supporting Health Science Scholars Program | $20,000 |
| University of Vermont Burlington, VT | Operating Facilities | $20,000 |
| Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | Operating Facilities | $10,000 |
| University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | Operating Facilities | $10,000 |
| Franklin Pierce University Rindge, NH | Operating Facilities | $6,000 |
| Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Burlington, MA | Operating Facilities | $6,000 |
| Adelbrook the Children's Home Cromwell, CT | Operating Facilities | $5,000 |
| Ahlbin Centers for Rehabilitation Medicine Bridgeport, CT | Operating Facilities | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross CT & RI Region Farmington, CT | Local Disaster Relief | $5,000 |
| Connecticut Burns Care Foundation Milford, CT | Operating Facilities | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,203,688 | $364,833 | $288,891 | $166,500 | 31 | $234,836 | $310,778 | $267,132 |
| 2025 | $2,124,597 | $139,004 | $266,082 | $146,500 | 31 | $215,225 | $88,147 | $235,490 |
| 2024 | $2,251,679 | $159,184 | $265,908 | $146,000 | 32 | $214,735 | $108,011 | $218,209 |
| 2023 | $2,358,056 | $86,462 | $262,168 | $145,500 | 31 | $211,669 | $61,324 | $224,842 |
| 2022 | $2,533,762 | $388,863 | $268,076 | $145,500 | 31 | $211,464 | $332,251 | $239,105 |
| 2021 | $2,420,366 | $712,407 | $272,404 | $145,500 | 31 | — | $651,495 | $199,702 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $267K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for educational institutions and programs, operating facilities, healthcare organizations, and local disaster relief.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms. Fairfield University says it conducts secondary, undergraduate, and graduate education, as well as other educational, charitable, and religious work. Connecticut Burns Care Foundation says it supports burn-care units, education, prevention, and research. Cardinal Shehan Center says it provides educational, social, recreational, and athletic opportunities for low- and moderate-income and inner-city youth. Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation says it promotes independence for people who are blind by providing guide dogs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $146,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $3,000. Notable grants included $20,000 to Fairfield University for its School of Nursing Supporting Health Science Scholars Program and $20,000 to the University of Vermont for operating facilities. Other grants included $10,000 each to Sacred Heart University and the University of the Cumberlands for operating facilities, and $5,000 to Connecticut Burns Care Foundation. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 31 grants totaling $166,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alexander R. Nestor as president and chairman trustee, Robert S. Tellalian Jr. as secretary and trustee, and Sally D. Nestor as vice president and trustee.
Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc is led by Alexander R. Nestor, President & Chairman Trustee on every filing since 2021; all 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Alexander R. Nestor
President & Chairman Trustee
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
$36K (2021) → $36K (2026)
Robert S. Tellalian Jr.
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$18K (2021) → $18K (2026)
Sally D. Nestor
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$18K (2021) → $18K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $36K, to Alexander R Nestor (Pres & Chairman Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc
How much does Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc give each year?
Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc gave $167K across 31 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $147K across 31 grants.
What is Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,371, across 31 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc give grants?
Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Vermont (12%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bridgeport, CT (6 grants), Fairfield, CT (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Milford, CT (2 grants).
Does Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 65% of Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (3 grants).
Who are Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Fairfield University ($20,000), University of Vermont ($20,000) and Hospital for Special Surgery ($12,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc?
Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $235K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $267K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for educational institutions and programs, operating facilities, healthcare organizations, and local disaster relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2021–2026.
Does Charles & Mabel P Jost Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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