E Clayton and Edith P Gengras Jr
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
27
+35.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
+59.7% YoY
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
Cities
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.
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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