Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc
The Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New Milford, Connecticut. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations providing food, community services, emergency response, disability services, historic preservation, and mental health assistance in Connecticut.
Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc gave $19K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Connecticut. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,000
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,900
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $336,168
- +2.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 51 Main Street, New Milford, CT 06776
Phone: (860) 355-2631
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carmella's Cupboard ($2K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) 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. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $19K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carmella's Cupboard New Milford, CT | Enable the charity to provide food to the needy | $2,000 |
| Hunt Hill Farm Trust Inc New Milford, CT | Support the charity to allow it to provide its programming for the community | $2,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Hospitality House Inc New Milford, CT | Enable the charity to provide food to the needy | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Ridgefield CT Ridgefield, CT | Assist the charity in providing meals to elderly and disabled citizensassist the charity in providing meals to elderly and disabled citizensassist the charity in providing meals to elderly and disabled citizens | $2,000 |
| Merwinsville Hotel Restoration Inc Gaylordsville, CT | Assist the Charity in Restoring an Historical Structure | $2,000 |
| Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association Ridgefield, CT | Assist in Providing Community Services | $2,000 |
| Roxbury Ambulance Association Roxbury, CT | Assist the charity in providing services to the community | $2,000 |
| Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department Roxbury, CT | Assist the charity in providing services to the community | $2,000 |
| Uconn Foundation Storrs, CT | Assist the university in providing mental health assistance to student athletes | $2,000 |
| Ability Beyond Bethel, CT | Assist the organization in providing services to the disabled | $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 | $336,168 | $23,574 | $22,110 | $19,000 | 10 | $20,805 | $22,269 | $18,516 |
| 2023 | $327,866 | $16,566 | $21,045 | $18,000 | 10 | $19,772 | $16,451 | $16,648 |
| 2022 | $332,345 | $25,524 | $22,313 | $17,500 | 9 | $20,207 | $22,062 | $16,821 |
| 2021 | $329,134 | $17,121 | $20,712 | $15,800 | 9 | $16,650 | $13,059 | $18,694 |
| 2020 | $332,725 | $76,982 | $6,106 | $5,800 | 4 | — | $75,313 | $15,304 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Loaves & Fishes Hospitality House Inc describes its mission as “feed the hungry, empower the weak, and nourish the soul.” Roxbury Ambulance Association Inc says it provides emergency medical and transport services to the Roxbury community. Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department says it serves firefighting, hazardous materials, and rescue needs, providing round-the-clock emergency response in Roxbury and neighboring communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $19,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Recipients of $2,000 grants included Carmella’s Cupboard and Loaves & Fishes Hospitality House Inc for food assistance; Hunt Hill Farm Trust Inc for community programming; Meals on Wheels of Ridgefield CT for meals to elderly and disabled residents; Merwinsville Hotel Restoration Inc for historic restoration; Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association for community services; Roxbury Ambulance Association and Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department for community services; and UConn Foundation for mental health assistance to student athletes. Ability Beyond received $1,000 for services to people with disabilities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arthur Weinshank as president, Joshua Weinshank as secretary, and Timothy Riordan as director.
Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc is led by Arthur Weinshank, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur Weinshank
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$400 (2021) → $400 (2024)
Timothy Riordan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$350 (2021) → $300 (2024)
Joshua Weinshank
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$350 (2021) → $300 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $400, to Arthur Weinshank (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc
How much does Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc give each year?
Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc gave $19K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 10 grants.
What is Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,900, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc give grants?
Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Milford, CT (3 grants), Ridgefield, CT (2 grants) and Roxbury, CT (2 grants).
Does Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Carmella's Cupboard ($2,000), Hunt Hill Farm Trust Inc ($2,000) and Loaves & Fishes Hospitality House Inc ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc?
Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc reported $336K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Loaves & Fishes Hospitality House Inc describes its mission as “feed the hungry, empower the weak, and nourish the soul.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3107131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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