OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER ("CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S"); A RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. BY BRINGING TOGETHER PATIENT FAMILIES, DONORS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS AND OTHERS TO RAISE THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES NEEDED TO INVEST IN PEOPLE, RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY AND STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT, WE CAN SUPPORT CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S IN PROVIDING THE CARE OUR CHILDREN NEED AND DESERVE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$201.5M
-13.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$79.8M
+8262.1% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39.9M
+4081.0% YoY
About Connecticut Children's Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Connecticut Children's Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in HARTFORD, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $201.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $79.8M. Net investment income was $12.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $201,502,584 | $232,514,528 | $192,846,429 |
| Revenue | $37,742,152 | $29,360,318 | $27,836,852 |
| Expenses | $85,595,279 | $6,820,741 | $6,177,561 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $12,446,652 | $3,498,822 | $8,049,274 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Connecticut Children's Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Connecticut Children's Medical Center ($46,173,749), Connecticut Children's Specialty Groupinc ($33,604,240).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD, CT | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $46,173,749 |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY GROUPINC HARTFORD, CT | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $33,604,240 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES E SHMERLINGDHAFACHE | Director - President/CEO | 55 | — |
| Bridgett Feagin MBA | Treasurer - EVP/CFO | 55 | — |
| David Kinahan | Former Officer | 55 | $587,341 |
| Alison K Auciello | SVP Development | 55 | $283,343 |
| Paulanne Jushkevich | Director - President CCMC FDN | 55 | $190,139 |
| Mana Zarinejad | VP Corp & FDN Rel.(term 10/23) | 55 | $209,278 |
| Lauren E McGill | VP, Foundation Ops & Giving | 55 | $191,188 |
| Dianna L Pategas | VP Stewardship Donor Relations | 55 | $167,228 |
| Anthony A Cernera | Associate VP Dev, Fairfield | 55 | $160,900 |
| Shari G Cantor | Chairman - Director | 1 | — |
| Christine E Bromberg Esq | Vice Chairman - Director | 1 | — |
| John Sodipo | Secretary - Director | 1 | — |
| Geno Auriemma | Director | 1 | — |
| Lauren Casazza | Director | 1 | — |
| James W Fanelli CFP | Director | 1 | — |
| Michael Fish | Director | 1 | — |
| Lou George | Director | 1 | — |
| Karen Hess | Director | 1 | — |
| Daryl L Jackson | Director | 1 | — |
| Joseph K Labieniec | Director | 1 | — |
| Joyce A Lagnese Esq | Director | 1 | — |
| Russell Lallier | Director | 1 | — |
| Jane Owen | Director | 1 | — |
| Jonathan Rubin | Director; Ex-Officio | 1 | — |
| Matthew A Somberg | Director | 1 | — |
| Margaret Jakubowski | Director (Term 04/2024) | 1 | — |
| David Roth | Dir ; Ex-Off (Term 12/31/2023) | 1 | — |
| Andy Skylar | Director (03/2024) | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connecticut Children's Foundation Inc?
Connecticut Children's Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in HARTFORD, CT. It holds $201.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Connecticut Children's Foundation Inc?
As of 2024, Connecticut Children's Foundation Inc holds $201.5M in total assets with $37.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $79.8M in 2024.
Where does Connecticut Children's Foundation Inc operate?
Connecticut Children's Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What size grants does Connecticut Children's Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Connecticut Children's Foundation Inc awarded 2 grants totaling $79.8M — an average of about $39.9M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Connecticut Children's Foundation Inc's EIN?
Connecticut Children's Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2619869. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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