Hunger Relief & Development Inc
Hunger Relief & Development Inc is a private foundation based in North Branford, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Connecticut, with one grant to a Florida organization.
Hunger Relief & Development Inc at a glance
In short: Hunger Relief & Development Inc gave $17K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Connecticut. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,700
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $141,800
- -14.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hunger Relief & Development Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 398, North Branford, CT 06471
Phone: (203) 481-5721
Website: https://hungerreliefanddevelopment.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hunger Relief & Development Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Al's Angel ($3K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut and 6% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hunger Relief & Development Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 179% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $31K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Al's Angel Westport, CT | PC | $3,000 |
| Life Haven New Haven, CT | PC | $2,500 |
| Friends Kigali Rd Center New Haven, CT | PC | $2,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes New Haven, CT | PC | $2,000 |
| Masonicare Quality of Life New Haven, CT | PC | $2,000 |
| Tommy Fund New Haven, CT | PC | $1,500 |
| Columbus House New Haven, CT | PC | $1,000 |
| Haiti Health and Rehab Lake Mary, FL | PC | $1,000 |
| Food For Kids (JFGNH) New Haven, CT | PC | $1,000 |
| Small Things Branford, CT | PC | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $141,800 | — | $18,020 | $17,000 | 10 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $165,562 | $1,815 | $18,542 | $17,000 | 10 | $625 | $4,097 | — |
| 2022 | $122,914 | $24,167 | $30,493 | $26,625 | 11 | $27,331 | $21,005 | $15,277 |
| 2021 | $129,240 | $33,725 | $29,954 | $25,875 | 11 | $26,475 | $33,125 | $9,692 |
| 2020 | $125,469 | $25,090 | $29,124 | $30,750 | 11 | — | $24,490 | $8,818 |
| 2019 | $129,554 | $24,521 | $28,666 | $25,500 | 8 | — | $22,147 | $8,713 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $17,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, with a median grant of $1,750. Recipients included Al’s Angel ($3,000), Life Haven ($2,500), Friends Kigali Rd Center ($2,000), Loaves and Fishes ($2,000), Masonicare Quality of Life ($2,000), Tommy Fund ($1,500), Columbus House ($1,000), Haiti Health and Rehab ($1,000), Food For Kids (JFGNH) ($1,000), and Small Things ($1,000).
The foundation states on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Keith Macdowell (Chairman/Tre), Raymond S Sterman (Chairman), Vito Mazza Jr (President), Diane Mazza (Secretary), and Joe Bujalski (Director).
Hunger Relief & Development Inc is led by Vito Mazza Jr., President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vito Mazza Jr.
President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Macdowell
Chairman & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond S Sterman
Chairman
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Bujalski
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Mazza
Secretary
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Hunger Relief & Development Inc
How much does Hunger Relief & Development Inc give each year?
Hunger Relief & Development Inc gave $17K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17K across 10 grants.
What is Hunger Relief & Development Inc's typical grant size?
Hunger Relief & Development Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,750, and its average grant was $1,700, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hunger Relief & Development Inc give grants?
Hunger Relief & Development Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Haven, CT (7 grants).
Does Hunger Relief & Development Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Hunger Relief & Development Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "PC" (10 grants).
Who are Hunger Relief & Development Inc's largest grantees?
Hunger Relief & Development Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Al's Angel ($3,000), Life Haven ($2,500) and Friends Kigali Rd Center ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hunger Relief & Development Inc?
Hunger Relief & Development Inc reported $142K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How do I apply for a grant from Hunger Relief & Development Inc?
Hunger Relief & Development Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check hungerreliefanddevelopment.org for any change to that policy.
What is Hunger Relief & Development Inc's EIN?
Hunger Relief & Development Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1066743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Hunger Relief & Development Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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