John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Fairfield, CT EIN: 26-4783810

John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Fairfield, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $242K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $10K.

John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc gave $15K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$15,000
-57.7% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
5
-16.7% vs 2023
Average grant
$3,000
-49.3% vs 2023
Median grant
$3,000
Total assets
$241,891
+6.0% vs 2023
Primary geography
Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

The Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation: $5KThe Chad a Jacobs MemorialFoundation$5KCircle of Care: $3KCircle of Care$3KLawyers for Children: $3KLawyers for Children$3KNew Haven Reads: $3KNew Haven Reads$3KHSSFF Scholarship Foundation: $1KHSSFF Scholarship Foundation$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was The Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation ($5K). Together the top 5 received $15K.

Grant Size Distribution

49 grants across all recorded years

49<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

BridgeportFairfieldWiltonNew HavenSouthportWestportHartfordSheltonStamfordBaltimoreKeeneMadisonNew York

How John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving fell 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 239% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K18 grants2020 9 grants2021 11 grants2022 6 grants2023 5 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $101K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $15K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation Westport, CTTo Pursue Organization's Charitable Purpose$5,000
Circle of Care Wilton, CTTo Pursue Organization's Charitable Purpose$3,000
Lawyers for Children Hartford, CTTo Pursue Organization's Charitable Purpose$3,000
New Haven Reads New Haven, CTTo Pursue Organization's Charitable Purpose$3,000
HSSFF Scholarship Foundation Fairfield, CTTo Pursue Organization's Charitable Purpose$1,000
Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$241,891$43,011$29,269$15,0005$29,154$10,358$12,188
2023$228,149$29,328$42,361$35,5006$42,227$8,280$11,557
2022$241,182$14,491$61,867$59,50011$61,684$9,660$12,552
2021$288,558$18,056$59,006$57,1349$57,134$13,180$16,807
2020$310,683$6,338$114,308$101,00018—$3,603$17,880

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc is led by Amanda Flanagan, Chairperson since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Amanda Flanagan

    Chairperson

    Chairperson → Assistant Chairperson, 2021

    Assistant Chairperson → Chairperson, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bob Baptist

    Board Member

    Treasurer → Board Member, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Phelan Jr.

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Maura Flanagan Almy

    Assistant Chairperson

    Recording Secretary → Chairperson, 2021

    Chairperson → Assistant Chairperson, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Fox

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Emma Flanagan

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kiley Almy

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Thomas M. Ryan

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bridget Flanagan

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Ht Owens (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Tom Ryan (2020) — Assistant Chairperson

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc

How much does John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc give each year?

John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc gave $15K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 6 grants.

What is John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc give grants?

John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.

Who are John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation ($5,000), Circle of Care ($3,000) and Lawyers for Children ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc?

John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc reported $242K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc's EIN?

John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4783810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders that support many of the same organizations

Hatfield Fund

Fairfield, CT

Assets

$187K

Grants

20

Total Given

$21K

Paloian Family Foundation Inc

Fairfield, CT

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$2K

Grants

2

Total Given

$6K

Elizabeth M PFRIEM Foundation

Rye Brook, NY

The foundation funds public charities focused on education, health, food, and safe, affordable housing, primarily serving the greater Bridgeport, Connecticut, area. In 2024, grants ranged from $8,500 to $400,000, with a median of $50,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; applications are by invitation only.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$37.0M

Grants

33

Total Given

$2.5M

Russo Family Foundation Inc

Fairfield, CT

The foundation supports education and scholarships, cancer research, and other charitable programs, with most 2024 funding going to Connecticut organizations. Its 11 grants ranged from $500 to $26,000, with a median of $1,000; it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$224K

Grants

11

Total Given

$43K

The Near and Far Association Inc

Southport, CT

The Near and Far Association funds nonprofits addressing poverty in Fairfield County, Connecticut, including basic needs, education, housing, youth development, and health services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,500 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Applications are by invitation only; it does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets

$1.8M

Grants

87

Total Given

$1.1M

Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc

Norwalk, CT

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation funds local nonprofits addressing education and careers, economic security, health equity, housing, civic engagement, and related community needs in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Awards vary widely: capacity-building grants are up to $10,000, Community Impact Grants are $10,000–$15,000, and reported 2025 grants had a median of $24,080. It accepts unsolicited applications for some programs, including rolling capacity-building and small-grant opportunities; Strategic Partner Grants are invitation-only.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$291.4M

Grants

448

Total Given

$25.7M

More similar funders

More Funders in Connecticut

The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open

Figures come from John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.

John Patrick Flanagan Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?