Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc
The Ferret Association of Connecticut focuses on the welfare of domestic ferrets. To improve their lives, we provide factual information to caretakers, advocate for their protection and safe treatment, operate a species-specific shelter for ferrets lost or abandoned, work to identify, contact, and accept ferrets released from medical research facilities, and provide technical support for other organizations sheltering domestic ferrets.
Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc at a glance
In short: Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc reported $2K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $2,260 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $780,883
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $107,519
- +40.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $30,180
- +81.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $78,406
- +39.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc
Who Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $104 (2023) to $20K (2022). In 2025 it reported $2K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Companions Manchester, CT | Funds were provided to support construction of a Small Animal Cottage at the sanctuary in Ashford, CT. One room of the Cottage will be devoted to domestic ferrets. | $20,000 |
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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 | $780,883 | $107,519 | $78,406 | $2,260 | Total only | $30,180 |
| 2024 | $716,695 | $76,748 | $56,058 | — | — | $16,606 |
| 2023 | $660,184 | $82,357 | $66,431 | $104 | Total only | $16,788 |
| 2022 | $599,114 | $593,830 | $93,900 | $20,000 | 1 | $10,159 |
| 2021 | $173,542 | $92,251 | $62,101 | — | — | $5,622 |
| 2020 | $136,472 | $89,197 | $56,668 | $1,785 | Total only | $3,094 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hartford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $781K in total assets. In 2025, it reported $2K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $30K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc is led by L Vanessa Gruden, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
L Vanessa Gruden
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
23.4 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $20K (2025)
Glen Farney
Board President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Baker Salafia
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Della Farney DVM
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Cormack
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roxanne Bernier
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meaghan Messler
Board Secretary
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Guiliano
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Pasterczyk
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Timothy Davis III (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Constance Martin (2020–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to L Vanessa Gruden (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc
How much does Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc give each year?
Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc reported $2K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc?
Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc reported $781K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $108K.
What is Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc?
Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hartford, CT. It holds $781K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc operate?
Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc's EIN?
Ferret Association of Connecticut Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1386567. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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