Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation
Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation is a private foundation based in Norwalk, Connecticut. It supports female entrepreneurs through education, resources, mentorship, networking, and opportunities to learn from investors.
Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation at a glance
In short: Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation gave $48K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,000
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,364
- +39.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $40,208
- -24.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 50 Washingston Street 1, Norwalk, CT 06854
Phone: (212) 832-0400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (43%), Illinois (31%), Michigan (5%), Nevada (5%), and California (5%). The listed grants also included recipients in Virginia and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2023) to $48K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $48,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,208 | $370,489 | $357,455 | $48,000 | 11 | $357,455 | $2,778 |
| 2023 | $53,437 | $155,392 | $154,387 | $46,883 | 15 | $154,387 | $1,800 |
| 2022 | $46,166 | $115,041 | $101,012 | — | — | $101,012 | $1,209 |
| 2021 | $18,897 | $45,000 | $38,234 | — | — | $38,234 | $1,097 |
| 2020 | $17,330 | $52,300 | $31,803 | — | — | — | $1,408 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes a vision of supporting female entrepreneurs and creating a community of thought leaders. Its activities include education and resources, sharing experiences, mentorship opportunities, networking events, panel discussions about challenges women face in business, and pitch nights where entrepreneurs can receive feedback from investors and other female business owners.
The 2024 filing lists grants to individual recipients for “support female entrepreneur.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $48,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. The listed grants were to individual recipients, including $15,000 to an individual recipient in Illinois and $10,000 to an individual recipient in New York; each was designated to support a female entrepreneur.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kristy Snyder and Kim Lawton as co-chairwomen, Lisa Petrella as vice-chairwoman, Clayton Samaroo as chief financial officer, Ann D’Adamo as president, and Rachel Robins as secretary.
Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation is led by Ann D'adamo, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann D'adamo
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Snyder
Co-Chairwoman
Director → Co-Chairwoman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Lawton
Co-Chairwoman
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Petrella
Vice Chairwoman
Director → Vice Chairwoman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clayton Samaroo
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Robins
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kimberly Pulczinski (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Clay Samaroo (2020–2021) — Chief Financial Officer
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 Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation
How much does Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation give each year?
Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation gave $48K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $47K across 15 grants.
What is Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation's typical grant size?
Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,364, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation give grants?
Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation's top state is New York, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (31%) and Michigan (5%).
Does Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Female Entrepreneur" (11 grants).
How large is Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation?
Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation reported $40K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $357K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation fund?
The foundation describes a vision of supporting female entrepreneurs and creating a community of thought leaders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation's EIN?
Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1256631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Enthuse Marketing Group Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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