Regan Foundation Inc
Regan Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wallingford, Connecticut. Its website says it supports veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life, with help that may include food, career resources, digital skills, and community connection.
Regan Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Regan Foundation Inc gave $40K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,639
- +191.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +85.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,049
- +56.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $29,365
- -19.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (95% 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 Regan Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that contributions go only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or other process are specified in the available information.
- Contact
Mailing address: 317 Centerpoint Dr Suite 115, Middletown, CT 06457
Phone: (800) 359-1076
Website: https://www.thereganfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Regan Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CT STEM Academy ($12K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Wallingford, Connecticut. In 2025, 95% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 3% to Virginia, and 1% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Regan Foundation Inc gives
- 8% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 6794% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $575 (2022) to $40K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CT STEM Academy Wallingford, CT | Donation for program support | $12,000 |
| United Way of Meriden Wallingford Meriden, CT | Donation for program support | $11,750 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,500 |
| A Heartbeat Inc Wallingford, CT | Donation for purchase of AED for Town of Wallingford | $3,176 |
| Vinny's Deli Wallingford, CT | Donation to pay for meals for homeless shelter | $3,118 |
| Holy Trinity School Wallingford, CT | Annual fundraiser support | $3,083 |
| Smith Point Sea Rescue Burgess, VA | Donation for program support | $1,000 |
| Scoopy's Wallingford, CT | Donation of ice cream for North Farms Volunteer Fire Department | $547 |
| Wallingford Community Theater Wallingford, CT | Donation supporting the arts | $500 |
| K9s for Warriors Ponte Vedra, FL | General donation | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,365 | $35,004 | $42,139 | $39,639 | 13 | $39,639 | $1,562 |
| 2024 | $36,500 | $35,018 | $17,268 | $13,615 | 7 | $13,615 | $1,379 |
| 2023 | $18,750 | $10,958 | $1,097 | — | — | $997 | $681 |
| 2022 | $8,889 | $10,000 | $1,111 | $575 | 1 | $575 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Regan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 website describes its mission as supporting veterans as they transition from military service to civilian life. It lists food assistance, technology literacy, community development, transition services, and mental health and wellness among its areas of help.
The 2025 grants also went to organizations with varied missions. For example, CT STEM Academy describes programs including school-based family STEM nights, after-school programs, and summer day camps. United Way of Meriden and Wallingford says it supports residents’ education and training, income stability, and health-related opportunities. In A Heartbeat says it raises awareness of sudden cardiac arrest and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and provides automated external defibrillators. K9s for Warriors describes providing service dogs to veterans experiencing PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $39,639. Grant amounts ranged from $10 to $12,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $12,000 to CT STEM Academy and $11,750 to United Way of Meriden and Wallingford. Other reported grants included $3,500 to an individual recipient to offset medical expenses, $3,176 to In A Heartbeat for an AED for the Town of Wallingford, and $3,118 to Vinny’s Deli for meals for a homeless shelter.
The foundation’s statement on its 2023 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christopher Regan as president, Donna Regan as secretary, and Deborah Hallowell as treasurer. The foundation’s website identifies Chris and Donna Regan as its founders.
Regan Foundation Inc is led by Christopher Regan, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Regan
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Deborah Hallowell
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Donna Regan
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Regan Foundation Inc
How much does Regan Foundation Inc give each year?
Regan Foundation Inc gave $40K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 7 grants.
What is Regan Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Regan Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,049, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Regan Foundation Inc give grants?
Regan Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wallingford, CT (8 grants).
Does Regan Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of Regan Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Donation for program support" (3 grants).
Who are Regan Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Regan Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include CT STEM Academy ($12,000), United Way of Meriden Wallingford ($11,750) and A Heartbeat Inc ($3,176), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Regan Foundation Inc?
Regan Foundation Inc reported $29K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Regan Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes its mission as supporting veterans as they transition from military service to civilian life. It lists food assistance, technology literacy, community development, transition services, and mental health and wellness among its areas of help. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Regan Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that contributions go only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Regan Foundation Inc's EIN?
Regan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1436034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Regan 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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