Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation
Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation is a private foundation focused on Children and youth, based in Norfolk, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $279K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $4K.
Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation at a glance
In short: Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation gave $26K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,582
- -18.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,655
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,875
- Total assets
- $279,236
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (96% 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 Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 6 College Scholarships ($13K). Together the top 7 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 184% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2024) to $33K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 College Scholarships Norfolk, CT | For Scholarshipprogram | $13,000 |
| NWCT YMCA Camp Jewell Colebrook, CT | CAMP ScholarshipsPROGRAM | $4,488 |
| GRANTS TO Resident Children Norfolk, CT | For assistance to resident families with childrenPROGRAM | $3,319 |
| Botelle School PTO Norfolk, CT | For CULTURALPROGRAM | $1,875 |
| Church of Christ Congregational Norfolk, CT | For Minister's Discretionary Fundprogram | $1,000 |
| St Martin of Tours Canaan, CT | For Minister's Discretionary Fund | $1,000 |
| Ywca VT Camp Hochelaga South Hero, VT | CAMP Scholarships | $900 |
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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 | $279,236 | $11,439 | $31,819 | $25,582 | 7 | $25,582 | $3,803 | $13,880 |
| 2023 | $277,299 | $32,797 | $39,089 | $31,296 | 8 | $31,296 | $26,333 | $13,326 |
| 2022 | $271,676 | $19,927 | $42,809 | $33,376 | 6 | $33,376 | $9,369 | $12,987 |
| 2021 | $349,057 | $14,864 | $39,258 | $29,342 | 5 | $29,342 | $5,802 | $16,719 |
| 2020 | $357,386 | $16,682 | $42,552 | $32,190 | 7 | — | $6,235 | $17,436 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation is led by Barbara Perkins, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Perkins
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Morgan
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Scharnberg
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bea Tirrell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Deasy
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Don H. Tobias (2020–2021) — President
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 Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation
How much does Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation give each year?
Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation gave $26K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 8 grants.
What is Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation's typical grant size?
Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,875, and its average grant was $3,655, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation give grants?
Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, CT (4 grants).
Does Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation's largest grantees?
Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include 6 College Scholarships ($13,000), NWCT YMCA Camp Jewell ($4,488) and GRANTS TO Resident Children ($3,319), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation?
Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation reported $279K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation?
Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation is a private foundation focused on Children and youth, based in Norfolk, CT. It holds $279K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation's EIN?
Norfolk Connecticut Childrens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2715950. 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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