Children's Fund of Connecticut Inc
The Children's Fund of Connecticut, a public charitable foundation, prior to its dissolution, was dedicated to ensuring that children in Connecticut have a strong start in life with ongoing support to promote their optimal health and well-being.
Children's Fund of Connecticut Inc at a glance
In short: Children's Fund of Connecticut Inc gave $808K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $404K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $808,177
- -36.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $404,089
- +89.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $404,089
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Children's Fund of Connecticut Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut Inc ($733K). Together the top 2 received $808K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 13 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $808K (2021) to $1.3M (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $808K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut Inc Farmington, CT | Support for the operations and programs of chdi to enhance children's health and mental health | $733,177 |
| Connecticut Council for Philanthropy Hartford, CT | Support for the early childhood funders collaborative and leadership fund | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $11,133,647 | $1,053,925 | $808,177 | 2 | $11,133,055 |
| 2020 | $35,603,588 | $1,180,959 | $1,563,981 | $1,280,155 | 6 | $1,180,459 |
| 2019 | $34,767,742 | $1,239,998 | $1,545,008 | $1,241,495 | 5 | $1,238,668 |
About Children's Fund of Connecticut Inc
Based on IRS filings
Children's Fund of Connecticut Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Farmington, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $808K. Net investment income was $11.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Children's Fund of Connecticut Inc is led by Gil Peri, Chair, Ccmc President & COO since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 18 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Gil Peri
Chair, Ccmc President & COO
Secretary → Chair, Ccmc President & COO, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Focht
Board Member & Ccmc President
Board Memer → Board Member & Ccmc President, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey J. Vanderploeg
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Shmerling
Board Member & Ccmc President
Board Memer → Board Member, Ccmc President & CEO, 2020
Board Member, Ccmc President & CEO → Board Member & Ccmc President, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Agwunobi
Board Member
Board Memer → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlene Russell-Tucker
Board Member
Board Memer → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Galo Rodriguez
Board Member
Board Memer → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen Carroll
Board Member
Board Memer → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Spiegelman
Board Member
Board Memer → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Grey
1st Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Moses Vargas
Secretary, Ccmc Vice President & Gen'l Counsel
Board Memer → Secretary, Ccmc Vice President & Gen'l Counsel, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Suter
Vice President for Finance & Operations
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Monroy Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Bennett
Board Member & Ccmc Div Head
Board Member & Ccmc Div Head of Adoles Med → Board Member & Ccmc Div Head, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Fitzgerald
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bridgett Feagin
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Levine
Board Member
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wizdom Powell
Board Member
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: George Lister (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Linda Mayes (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Seth Van Essendelft (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Barnes (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Eddie Keith (2019) — Board Memer
- Former: Juan Salazar (2019) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Children's Fund of Connecticut Inc
How much does Children's Fund of Connecticut Inc give each year?
Children's Fund of Connecticut Inc gave $808K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $1.3M across 6 grants.
What is Children's Fund of Connecticut Inc?
Children's Fund of Connecticut Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Farmington, CT.
Where does Children's Fund of Connecticut Inc operate?
Children's Fund of Connecticut Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, North Carolina.
What is Children's Fund of Connecticut Inc's EIN?
Children's Fund of Connecticut Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1364513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 27, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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