Duncaster Foundation Inc
The Duncaster Foundation, inc. Provides support to duncaster, inc. Through the transfer of endowment income, for the general operations and purchase of supplies and equipment for the organization. Duncaster inc. Is also exempt under 501(c)(3).
Duncaster Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Duncaster Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.0M), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,037,827
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,037,827
- Median grant
- $1,037,827
- Total assets
- $25,183,751
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Duncaster Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Duncaster Inc ($1.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duncaster Inc Bloomfield, CT | General Operations and Purchase of Supplies and Equipment | $1,037,827 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,183,751 | $789,164 | $1,662,443 | $1,037,827 | 1 | $400,481 |
| 2023 | $23,728,498 | $578,022 | $1,183,144 | — | — | $415,686 |
| 2022 | $21,434,488 | $1,113,918 | $1,105,335 | — | — | $750,834 |
| 2021 | $26,315,703 | $1,953,542 | $1,291,221 | — | — | $1,178,279 |
| 2020 | $24,225,639 | $842,884 | $971,578 | — | — | $455,751 |
About Duncaster Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Duncaster Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Bloomfield, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $400K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Duncaster Foundation Inc is led by Kelly Papa, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly Papa
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy G. Dean
Chair
Chair of the Board → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Schenck
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Clemow
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Richter
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Barrett
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Herberrt Hershenson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie M. Spivey
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Goode
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M. Wood
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annie Hildreth
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Shiman III
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Willard
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Joe Shiman (2023) — Board Member
- Former: James Betts (2020) — Board Member
- Former: James Lyon (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Michael O'Brien (2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Duncaster Foundation Inc
How much does Duncaster Foundation Inc give each year?
Duncaster Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Duncaster Foundation Inc?
Duncaster Foundation Inc reported $25.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $789K.
Where does Duncaster Foundation Inc operate?
Duncaster Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Duncaster Foundation Inc's EIN?
Duncaster Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1406263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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