Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P
The Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P is a private foundation based in Hartford, Connecticut. It made 12 grants totaling $88,000 in 2025, supporting charitable organizations and individual recipients in several states.
Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P at a glance
In short: Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P gave $88K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state New York. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $88,000
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,333
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,868,789
- -2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Shipman Goodwin One Constitution, Hartford, CT 06103-1919
Phone: (860) 251-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hats and Mittens ($22K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (31%), Minnesota (25%), California (23%), Connecticut (14%), and Massachusetts (3%). The grant list also includes an individual recipient in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 93% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $88K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hats and Mittens North Plymouth, MN | General Uses and Purposes | $22,000 |
| Girls Leadership Oakland, CA | General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Student Leadership Netword New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Outward Bound International New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Readworks New York, NY | General Charity Purpose | $7,500 |
| Iris - Integrated Refugee & Immigrant New Haven, CT | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Orchestra Lumos Stamford, CT | General Charity Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Boston, MA | Charitable Gift for | $3,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $2,500 |
| Greenwich Choral Society Greenwich, CT | General Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,868,789 | $67,837 | $108,927 | $88,000 | 12 | $101,685 | $60,595 | $118,226 |
| 2024 | $1,909,879 | $62,359 | $105,678 | $85,000 | 12 | $98,195 | $54,876 | $109,913 |
| 2023 | $1,952,771 | $72,813 | $104,496 | $86,000 | 13 | $98,355 | $66,672 | $96,107 |
| 2022 | $1,982,242 | $54,190 | $62,565 | $45,500 | 9 | $56,301 | $47,926 | $98,508 |
| 2021 | $1,993,628 | $47,931 | $40,118 | $25,000 | 6 | $35,129 | $42,942 | $102,365 |
| 2020 | $1,985,804 | $1,385,297 | $38,836 | $23,000 | 6 | — | $6,854 | $92,681 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P reported a distributable amount of $118K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in education, outdoor experiential programs, music, food assistance, refugee and immigrant services, wildlife, and medical research. These are areas reflected in the listed grants, not a stated foundation-wide focus.
For example, Readworks describes its work as supporting teacher instruction to build students’ knowledge and reading comprehension, with a commitment to under-resourced communities. Orchestra Lumos says it brings music to audiences through performances, programming, and educational initiatives. The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County says it provides nutritious food to nonprofit organizations serving people facing hunger in several Connecticut communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $88,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $22,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest listed awards were $22,000 to Hats and Mittens in Minnesota and $20,000 to Girls Leadership in California. Other listed grants included $10,000 to Student Leadership Netword in New York, $10,000 to an individual recipient in New York, and $7,500 to Readworks in an individual recipient International also reported receiving $10,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Danielle P Ferrucci Co Shipmang, Sarah E Wendt, and Rachel R Nash as trustees.
Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rachel R. Nash
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah E. Wendt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Danielle P. Ferrucci Co Shipmang
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lyn Gammill Walker Co Shipmangoo (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Lyn Gammill Walker (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P
How much does Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P give each year?
Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P gave $88K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 12 grants.
What is Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P's typical grant size?
Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,333, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P that year got $4K on average.
Where does Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P give grants?
Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P's top state is New York, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (25%) and California (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Stamford, CT (2 grants).
Does Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P's largest grantees?
Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P's largest 2025 grantees include Hats and Mittens ($22,000), Girls Leadership ($20,000) and Student Leadership Netword ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P?
Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in education, outdoor experiential programs, music, food assistance, refugee and immigrant services, wildlife, and medical research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P?
The foundation 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 Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P's EIN?
Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6426234. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Connecticut
The New York Community Trust
New York, NY
The New York Community Trust funds nonprofit programs in areas such as arts, education, health, the environment, workforce development, and youth development, including projects that improve services, build organizational capacity, or advance policy and systems change. Its competitive grants mainly serve New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, with some national and international environmental funding; the 2024 median grant was $20,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.5B
Grants
2,748
Total Given
$193.8M
The Warburg Pincus Foundation
New York, NY
The Warburg Pincus Foundation supports charitable, educational, and community organizations across fields including the arts, education, journalism, health care, and basic needs, with most 2025 grant dollars going to New York organizations and additional giving in other U.S. states and more than 20 countries. Its 2025 grants ranged from $60 to $492,500, with a median of $6,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
297
Total Given
$5.5M
Gates Foundation
Seattle, WA
The Gates Foundation funds work to reduce disease and poverty, improve health and gender equality in lower-income countries, and support education and economic mobility in the United States, especially Washington State; it works in more than 140 countries. Its 2024 grants had a median of $500,000, with awards ranging from $1 to $350.5 million. It generally does not accept unsolicited proposals, but periodically offers opportunities through published requests for proposals.
Assets
$78.7B
Grants
4,974
Total Given
$6.3B
Americares Foundation Inc
Stamford, CT
Americares funds health care organizations and programs focused on disaster preparedness and recovery, access to medicines and medical supplies, and community health services. In 2025, its grants ranged from $5,073 to $3.86 million, with a median of about $58,700; it works in the United States and internationally, reaching an average of 80 countries each year. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$372.5M
Grants
635
Total Given
$113.3M
American Savings Foundation Inc
New Britain, CT
The foundation funds education, human services, and arts and culture, especially programs serving children, youth, and families, with a primary focus on New Britain and Waterbury and grants across 64 Connecticut towns. In 2025, its grants ranged from $238 to $150,000, with a median of $1,750; it also offers Community Grants of up to $5,000.
Assets
$107.0M
Grants
613
Total Given
$3.4M
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Hartford, CT
The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation funds nonprofits, agencies, and scholarships, with priorities including equity, social and economic mobility, community wellbeing, civic engagement, and arts and culture. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of about $21,600, with awards ranging from about $5,000 to $2.48 million, and it primarily serves 29 towns in Greater Hartford. It offers annual, priority-aligned grant opportunities; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
613
Total Given
$52.0M
More similar funders
More Funders in Connecticut
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lorna-jorgenson-wendt-foundation-danielle-p-morg_bee682437d6345f099526c3c81459e79
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_826426234_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/lorna-jorgenson-wendt-foundation-danielle-p-morg_bee682437d6345f099526c3c81459e79},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-19. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P'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.
Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle P down — hundreds of funders to go?