Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial
The Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial Foundation Inc. is a private foundation established in 1982 and based in Fairfield, Connecticut. The foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization focused on supporting nonprofit work across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
+0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$132K
-7.0% YoY
Grant Count
25
-13.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+7.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Wildlife-related grants
The foundation maintains a particular focus on supporting work within Connecticut.
Grantmaking
How to Apply
** No specific application procedures or requirements are documented in available sources.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations and initiatives in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $2,728,564
- Total Annual Giving: $132,000
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,728,564 | $2,706,554 | $3,051,462 |
| Revenue | $268,900 | $-82,071 | $243,383 |
| Expenses | $249,629 | $260,448 | $262,594 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $208,671 | $220,350 | $221,922 |
| Net Investment Income | $227,942 | $30,863 | $202,711 |
| Distributable Amount | $218,412 | $221,151 | $213,094 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH TELLALIAN | PRESIDENT | 6 | $31,106 |
| ROBERT S TELLALIAN JR | VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 3 | $17,457 |
| NEVARD W TELLALIAN | SECRETARY | 3 | $17,457 |
Contact Information
- Address: 357 Commerce Drive, Unit 320187, Fairfield, CT 06825-7708
- Telephone: 203-880-9275
- EIN: 06-1078756
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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