Fenwick Improvement Fund Inc
To lessen the burdens of the government of the borough of fenwick and support the erection and maintenance of public buildings, monuments or works in the borough of fenwick.
Fenwick Improvement Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Fenwick Improvement Fund Inc gave $275K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $275K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $275,320
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $275,320
- Median grant
- $275,320
- Total assets
- $774,603
- +77.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fenwick Improvement Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Borough of Fenwick ($275K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Borough of Fenwick Old Saybrook, CT | To assist the borough with the maintenance and repairs of the town including the public gardens, installing underground utilities and supporting youth programs. | $275,320 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $774,603 | $617,306 | $279,460 | $275,320 | 1 | $26,126 |
| 2024 | $436,757 | $142,888 | $54,357 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $348,226 | $118,646 | $41,260 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $270,840 | $141,309 | $43,477 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $173,008 | $65,433 | $60,355 | — | — | — |
About Fenwick Improvement Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Fenwick Improvement Fund Inc is a public charity, based in Milton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $775K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $275K. Net investment income was $26K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fenwick Improvement Fund Inc is led by Edith P. Gengras, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edith P. Gengras
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Jones
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Duncan
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meg Reynolds
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Gilhool
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis Exposito
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Goldsmith
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Wade
Secretary & Burgess Representative
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Secretary & Burgess Representative, 2024
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Neely
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Staniford
Lplt Representative
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: John D. Rehm III (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Craig Thompson (2024) — Director
- Former: Arthur W. Wright (2021–2023) — Burgess Representative
- Former: Nancy Haviland (2021–2023) — Lplt Representative
- Former: Christopher M. Millard (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Kecia Greenho (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: John D. Rehm Jr. (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Fenwick Improvement Fund Inc
How much does Fenwick Improvement Fund Inc give each year?
Fenwick Improvement Fund Inc gave $275K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Fenwick Improvement Fund Inc?
Fenwick Improvement Fund Inc reported $775K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $617K.
Where does Fenwick Improvement Fund Inc operate?
Fenwick Improvement Fund Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Fenwick Improvement Fund Inc's EIN?
Fenwick Improvement Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1626320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Fenwick Improvement Fund Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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