Ernest Fort PVT Fdn Dima

Private foundation · Grantmaker Danbury, CT EIN: 06-6422706

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.

Key facts about Ernest Fort PVT Fdn Dima

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.

EIN
06-6422706
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2021
Annual giving (2021)
$160,303
Grants made (2021)
1
Average grant
$160,303
Median grant
$160,303
Primary geography
Connecticut (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$160K

-2.9% YoY

Grant Count

1

-90.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$160K

+870.7% YoY

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of all 1 itemized 2021 grant dollars.

Cities

AtlantaCuthbertDanburyDeltonaHialeahLumpkinMiamiOrlandoSt PetersburgWest Palm Beach

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K10 grants20201 grants2021

From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2021) to $165K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $160K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2021

Guideposts a Church Corporation: $160KGuideposts a ChurchCorporation$160K

The largest 2021 recipient was Guideposts a Church Corporation ($160K).

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

10<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Guideposts a Church Corporation Danbury, CTPublic Charity (Foundation Code:15)Contributions Deductible: (Deductibilty Code: 1)Classification Code: 1000$160,303

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K20202021
Metric20212020
Total Assets—$162,227
Revenue$30$1,732
Expenses$162,257$171,126
Qualifying Distributions$161,803—
Net Investment Income—$230
Distributable Amount—$11,427

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021

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.

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