Middlesex County Camp Foundation
Middlesex County Camp Foundation is a private foundation based in Cromwell, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports grants for camperships to Connecticut organizations, including camps, 4-H groups, a parks and recreation department, and a boys and girls club.
Middlesex County Camp Foundation at a glance
In short: Middlesex County Camp Foundation gave $47K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Connecticut. 90% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,000
- +422.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,700
- +56.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,244,198
- +22.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 90% first-time grantees (9 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 Middlesex County Camp Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 162 West St Ste A, Cromwell, CT 06416
Phone: (860) 632-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Middlesex County Camp Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Middlesex County 4-H Advisory ($6K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (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 Middlesex County Camp Foundation open to new grantees?
90%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 10 grantees (90%) 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 $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 10% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% 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 (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $47K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County 4-H Advisory Haddam, CT | Payment for Camperships | $5,500 |
| Camp Hazen YMCA Chester, CT | Payment for Camperships | $5,000 |
| Camp Sloane YMCA Lakeville, CT | Payment for Camperships | $5,000 |
| Hartford Camp Courant Farmington, CT | Payment for Camperships | $5,000 |
| Chester Parks & Recreation Dept Chester, CT | Payment for Camperships | $5,000 |
| Camp Mohawk YMCA Litchfield, CT | Payment for Camperships | $5,000 |
| Hamdennorth Haven YMCA Camp Hamden, CT | Payment for Campership | $5,000 |
| Windham Toland 4-H Camp Pomfret Center, CT | Payment for Camperships | $5,000 |
| Meriden Boys & Girls Club Meriden, CT | Payment for Camperships | $5,000 |
| New London 4-H Camp North Franklin, CT | Payment for Camperships | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,244,198 | $106,064 | $58,450 | $47,000 | 10 | $51,894 | $97,508 | $56,555 |
| 2023 | $1,016,095 | $12,614 | $18,870 | $9,000 | 3 | $13,403 | $23,044 | $46,290 |
| 2022 | $886,870 | $-43,684 | $38,239 | $15,000 | 5 | $32,271 | $28,394 | $45,574 |
| 2021 | $1,054,039 | $832,985 | $20,705 | — | — | — | $831,235 | — |
| 2020 | $189,623 | $26,276 | $35,752 | — | — | — | $516 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Middlesex County Camp Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K 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 is provided. The 2024 grants were designated for camperships at the named recipient organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $47,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $5,500, with a median grant of $5,000. Recipients included Middlesex County 4-H Advisory ($5,500), Camp Hazen YMCA ($5,000), Camp Sloane YMCA ($5,000), Hartford Camp Courant ($5,000), and Chester Parks & Recreation Dept ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew Becker as president; Wayne Glaude as vice president; Dawn Andrews as treasurer; Linda Zanelli and Shirley Hayward as “EXEC DIRECTO”; and Kristina Glaude, Elaine Harwood, Chris Young, and Kelly Young as directors.
Middlesex County Camp Foundation is led by Andrew Becker, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Becker
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Zanelli
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shirley Hayward
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wayne Glaude
V.president
Vice President → V.president, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chris Young
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elaine Harwood
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly Young
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristina Glaude
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dawn Andrews
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Joshua Meyer (2022) — Director
- Former: Anthony Larosa (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: John Resino (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Josh Meyer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Meyer (2020–2021) — Executive Di
- Former: Craig Kaeser (2020) — Director
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 Middlesex County Camp Foundation
How much does Middlesex County Camp Foundation give each year?
Middlesex County Camp Foundation gave $47K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 3 grants.
What is Middlesex County Camp Foundation's typical grant size?
Middlesex County Camp Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,700, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Middlesex County Camp Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Middlesex County Camp Foundation give grants?
Middlesex County Camp Foundation 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 Chester, CT (2 grants).
Does Middlesex County Camp Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Middlesex County Camp Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Payment for Camperships" (9 grants).
Who are Middlesex County Camp Foundation's largest grantees?
Middlesex County Camp Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Middlesex County 4-H Advisory ($5,500), Camp Hazen YMCA ($5,000) and Camp Sloane YMCA ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Middlesex County Camp Foundation?
Middlesex County Camp Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (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 Middlesex County Camp Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants were designated for camperships at the named recipient organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Middlesex County Camp Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Middlesex County Camp Foundation's EIN?
Middlesex County Camp Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1433226. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Middlesex County Camp Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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