E Clayton and Edith P Gengras Jr

EAST HARTFORD, CT EIN: 06-1188156

The E Clayton and Edith P Gengras Jr Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1986 and incorporated in Connecticut. Based in East Hartford, Connecticut, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and is classified as a corporate foundation. The foundation manages substantial assets and distributes grants to support educational and charitable initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.0M

-5.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$445K

+115.5% YoY

Grant Count

+35.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16K

+59.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E Clayton and Edith P Gengras Jr reported a distributable amount of $108K for 2024 — 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 does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on its grant-making patterns, the foundation prioritizes:

Education — particularly independent schools and higher education institutions
Philanthropy and Grantmaking
Human Services

The foundation has demonstrated particular commitment to specialized education and inclusive educational programming.

Grantmaking

The foundation is an active grantmaker with recent grant distributions including:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations and initiatives across multiple states, with primary focus areas including:

Connecticut
Massachusetts
Florida
Vermont
Rhode Island
New York

Grant Distribution by State

Connecticut $1.2M (92%)

Massachusetts $46K (4%)

Florida $36K (3%)

New York $10K (1%)

Rhode Island $10K (1%)

Maine $500 (0%)

Vermont $500 (0%)

States

Connecticut Florida Massachusetts Maine New York Rhode Island Vermont

Cities

Babson ParkBrattleboroBrooklynConcordEast BoothbayEssexFarmingtonFort PierceGreenfieldHartfordHobe SoundIthacaKentMiltonNew BritainNew LondonNew YorkNorthamptonOld LymeOld Saybrook

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:

Metric	Amount
Total Assets	$1,954,637
Annual Revenue	$340,341
Annual Expenses	$453,190
Total Grants Awarded	$444,533
Net Assets	$1,954,637
Liabilities	$0

The foundation's expense ratio indicates approximately 39.5% of total revenue is directed toward programs and grants.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,954,637	$2,067,486	$1,716,775
Revenue	$340,341	$576,743	$815,693
Expenses	$453,190	$227,994	$336,719
Qualifying Distributions	$446,008	$207,973	$328,213
Net Investment Income	$135,305	$64,567	$384,681
Distributable Amount	$108,158	$97,238	$85,438

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

130 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Renbrook School Incorporated ($201,500), Pomfret School ($63,333), University of Saint Joseph ($55,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BABSON COLLEGE BABSON PARK, MA	EDUCATION SUPPORT	$2,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF HARTFORD HARTFORD, CT	TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE FROM DISADVANTAGED CIRCUMSTANCES, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE AND CARING CITIZENS.	$10,000
FENWICK IMPROVEMENT FUND INC MILTON, MA	SUPPORT OF THE ERECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS, MONUMENTS OR WORKS IN THE BOROUGH OF FENWICK. RESTORATION OF DUNES, WILDLIFE, TREES RESULTING FROM STORM DAMAGE. IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS TO THE BEACH IN THE BOROUGH OF FENWICK. ACQUISITION OF TREES FOR PLANTING ON PUBLIC LAND.	$1,500
GIRL SCOUTS OF CONNECTICUT HARTFORD, CT	SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THAT BUILD GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE AND CHARACTER	$250
HEATHCOTE BOTANICAL GARDENS FORT PIERCE, FL	TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE BY PROVIDING A PLACE OF BOTANICAL BEAUTY AND TO SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR THE CONSERVATION OF OUR ENVIRONMENT	$12,000
HIGH 5 ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER BRATTLEBORO, VT	SUPPORT OF NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING INDIVIDUALS, TEAMS, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES USE EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS	$100
KATHERINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER OLD SAYBROOK, CT	SUPPORT TO PROVIDE A HISTORICALLY RESTORED VENUE TO PRESENT CULTURAL ARTS PERFORMANCES FOR THE ENJOYMENT, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, AND EDUCATION OF TODAY'S AND FUTURE GENERATIONS OF CITIZENS OF ALL AGES	$2,500
LYNDE POINT LAND TRUST OLD SAYBROOK, CT	CONSERVES LAND AND ENHANCES THE BOROUGH OF FENWICK THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS SUCH AS BIRD NEST ENHANCEMENT/MONITORING PROJECT AND MARSH AND LAND MANAGEMENT	$100
NEW BRITAIN INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM NEW BRITAIN, CT	TO COLLECT, PRESERVE AND EXHIBIT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC EXAMPLES OF INDUSTRIAL ARTIFACTS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INGENUITY AND CREATIVENESS OF GENERATIONS OF HARDWARE CITY PEOPLE IN A CONTINUING EFFORT BOTH TO CULTIVATE AWARENESS OF THEIR PAST PRODUCTIVITY AND TO INSPIRE FUTURE INDUSTRIAL ACCOMPLISHMENT	$100
NEW BRITAIN MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART NEW BRITAIN, CT	COLLECTS AND EXHIBITS WORKS BY AMERICAN ARTISTS, OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND PRESENTS CHANGING EXHIBITIONS	$100

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
EDITH P GENGRAS	PRES/DIRECTOR	1	—
E CLAYTON GENGRAS JR	SCTY/DIRECTOR	1	—
MERRILY MOYNIHAN	DIRECTOR	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 60 Hartland Street, Floor 4, East Hartford, CT 06108-3250

Telephone: 860-289-3461

EIN: 06-1188156

Frequently Asked Questions

What does E Clayton and Edith P Gengras Jr fund?

The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on its grant-making patterns, the foundation prioritizes: • **Education** — particularly independent schools and higher education institutions • **Philanthropy and Grantmaking** • **Human Services** The foundation has demonstrated particular commitment to specialized education and inclusive educational programming.

How do I apply for a grant from E Clayton and Edith P Gengras Jr?

The foundation is an active grantmaker with recent grant distributions including: • **Renbrook School Incorporated** — $201,500 (2024) for support of an independent day school serving preschool through eighth grade students • **Pomfret School Incorporated** — $63,333 (2024) for support of independent, coeducational college preparatory education • **University of Saint Joseph (USJ)** — $55,000 (2024), including $5,000 for general support and $50,000 directed to the Gengras Center • Typical award…

Where does E Clayton and Edith P Gengras Jr make grants?

The foundation supports organizations and initiatives across multiple states, with primary focus areas including: • Connecticut • Massachusetts • Florida • Vermont • Rhode Island • New York

What size grants does E Clayton and Edith P Gengras Jr award?

In 2024, E Clayton and Edith P Gengras Jr awarded 27 grants totaling $445K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is E Clayton and Edith P Gengras Jr required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, E Clayton and Edith P Gengras Jr reported a distributable amount of $108K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is E Clayton and Edith P Gengras Jr's EIN?

E Clayton and Edith P Gengras Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1188156. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.