Ernest Fort PVT Fdn Dima
Ernest Fort PVT Fdn Dima is a private foundation, based in Danbury, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $160K.
Ernest Fort PVT Fdn Dima at a glance
In short: Ernest Fort PVT Fdn Dima gave $160K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $160K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $160,303
- -2.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -90.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $160,303
- +870.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $160,303
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Ernest Fort PVT Fdn Dima funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Guideposts a Church Corporation ($160K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2021) to $165K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guideposts a Church Corporation Danbury, CT | Public Charity (Foundation Code:15)Contributions Deductible: (Deductibilty Code: 1)Classification Code: 1000 | $160,303 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $30 | $162,257 | $160,303 | 1 | $161,803 | — | — |
| 2020 | $162,227 | $1,732 | $171,126 | $165,134 | 10 | — | $230 | $11,427 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ernest Fort PVT Fdn Dima is led by David T. Teitler, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
David T. Teitler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Ernest Fort PVT Fdn Dima
How much does Ernest Fort PVT Fdn Dima give each year?
Ernest Fort PVT Fdn Dima gave $160K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $165K across 10 grants.
Where does Ernest Fort PVT Fdn Dima operate?
Ernest Fort PVT Fdn Dima has awarded grants in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia.
What is Ernest Fort PVT Fdn Dima's EIN?
Ernest Fort PVT Fdn Dima's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6422706. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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