North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc
North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in North Haven, Connecticut. It awards scholarships to North Haven residents attending specified schools and distributes funds to charitable organizations and causes.
North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc gave $52K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,149
- -11.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- -13.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,110
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $287,594
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to North Haven Rotary 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: PO Box 202, North Haven, CT 06473
Phone: (203) 239-2136
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North Haven Rotary Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Organizations only. It also paid 13 individual scholarships ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 193 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut and 1% to recipients in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc gives
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 301% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 372% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $74K (2023). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Haven Rotary Foundation North Haven, CT | General Operating Purposes | $4,500 |
| IYF Mac Foundation North Haven, CT | General Operating Purposes | $3,000 |
| St Jude- New Haven New Haven, CT | General Operating Purposes | $3,000 |
| Mark a Palumbo Medical Fund North Haven, CT | General Operating Purposes | $2,000 |
| 13 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
| North Haven Education Foundation North Haven, CT | General Operating Purposes | $1,500 |
| Library North Haven Memorial North Haven, CT | General Operating Purposes | $1,500 |
| Senior Center North Haven, CT | General Operating Purposes | $1,500 |
| Special Olympics Hamden Hamden, CT | General Operating Purposes | $1,500 |
| Special Olympics North Haven Hamden, CT | General Operating Purposes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $287,594 | $63,791 | $61,208 | $52,149 | 47 | $49,149 | $16,961 | $13,197 |
| 2024 | $285,011 | $86,334 | $83,001 | $59,180 | 54 | $59,180 | $15,527 | $12,810 |
| 2023 | $283,004 | $108,004 | $104,229 | $74,442 | 68 | $74,442 | $14,520 | $11,537 |
| 2022 | $279,411 | $54,392 | $28,335 | $13,000 | 12 | $13,000 | $13,092 | $13,255 |
| 2021 | $253,529 | $17,457 | $12,500 | $12,500 | 12 | — | $12,601 | $12,676 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K 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
The foundation’s filing describes scholarship awards and fundraising for charitable organizations and causes. Its 2025 grants included scholarships to individual recipients and support for organizations working in areas such as education, health, homelessness, animal welfare, and disability-related services.
Among the organizations supported in 2025, the Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop describes its work as experimental learning for students, teachers, and families, focused on design and invention. Camp Rising Sun says it operates a camp for children ages 5 to 17 who have been diagnosed with cancer, are in treatment, or are in remission. Columbus House describes providing outreach, shelter, and housing to people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $52,149. Grants ranged from $500 to $4,500, with a median of $1,000. Examples include $3,000 to St. Jude–New Haven, $1,500 to North Haven Education Foundation, $1,000 to the Eli Whitney Museum, $1,000 to Camp Rising Sun, and $750 to Columbus House. It also awarded scholarships to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nicholas D’Ambrosia as chairman and trustee; Harold E. Ginter Jr. as treasurer; and Debbie Volain, Mark Minotti, Mark Lesage, and Anita Anderson as trustees.
North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc is led by Nicholas D'ambrosia, Chairman - Trustee since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nicholas D'ambrosia
Chairman - Trustee
Chairman → Chairman - Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Volain
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Lesage
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Minotti
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold E. Ginter Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ronald Bathrick Jr. (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Hallahan (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Theresa Viele (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc
How much does North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc give each year?
North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc gave $52K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $59K across 54 grants.
What is North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,110, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc give grants?
North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were North Haven, CT (17 grants), New Haven, CT (6 grants), Hamden, CT (5 grants) and Wallingford, CT (3 grants).
Does North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 72% of North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (13 grants).
Who are North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include North Haven Rotary Foundation ($4,500), IYF Mac Foundation ($3,000) and St Jude- New Haven ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 13 individual scholarships ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc?
North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc reported $288K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes scholarship awards and fundraising for charitable organizations and causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from North Haven Rotary 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 North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc's EIN?
North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7155608. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does North Haven Rotary 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). North Haven Rotary Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/north-haven-rotary-foundation-inc-morg_b0ff2c21594e4b87872af56c3c224afe
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