Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial

FAIRFIELD, CT EIN: 06-1078756

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

-13.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+7.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial reported a distributable amount of $218K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Connecticut $739K (99%)

New Hampshire $7K (1%)

States

Connecticut New Hampshire

Cities

AltonBranfordBridgeportEastonFairfieldFarmingtonNew HavenSandy HookStratfordTrumbull

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $2,728,564
Total Annual Giving: $132,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Greater Bridgeport Symphony ($32,000), Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestra ($10,000), Homes for the Brave ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter Farmington, CT	Operations	$4,000
Brady's Smile Fairfield, CT	Operations	$5,000
Bridgeport Public Library Bridgeport, CT	Bridgeport Historic Center	$1,000
Bridgeport Rescue Mission Bridgeport, CT	Operations	$4,000
Burroughs Community Center Bridgeport, CT	Programs	$2,000
Central Connecticut Coast - YMCA New Haven, CT	Operations	$2,000
Charlotte Helen Bacon Foundation Sandy Hook, CT	Operations	$5,000
Easton Senior Citizen's Center Inc Easton, CT	Programs	$4,000
Fairfield County Chorale Fairfield, CT	Programs	$1,000
Greater Bridgeport Symphony Bridgeport, CT	40Operations	$32,000

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial fund?

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.

How do I apply for a grant from Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $32,000. **Annual Giving:** The foundation distributed $132,000 in grants based on its most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2025). **Application Process:** No specific application procedures or requirements are documented in available sources.

Where does Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial make grants?

The foundation primarily supports organizations and initiatives in Connecticut.

What size grants does Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial award?

In 2025, Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial awarded 25 grants totaling $132K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial reported a distributable amount of $218K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial's EIN?

Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1078756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.