Southport Area Fund
Southport Area Fund is a nonprofit organization, based in Southport, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $20K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $157K.
Southport Area Fund at a glance
In short: Southport Area Fund gave $157K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $156,968
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,621
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,950
- Total assets
- $19,966
- -0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Southport Area Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southport School ($39K). Together the top 8 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 52 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Southport Area Fund gives
- Giving grew 65% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2022) to $163K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southport School Southport, CT | Renovation Costs | $39,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church Southport, CT | Renovation Expenses | $35,000 |
| Wakeman Boys and Girls Southport, CT | Operating Expenses | $30,000 |
| Southport Cong Church Southport, CT | Renovations | $27,000 |
| Pequot Library Southport, CT | Operating Expenses | $16,900 |
| Sasquenary Association Southport, CT | Dumpster Enclosure | $7,100 |
| Southport Conservancy Inc Southport, CT | Operating Expenses | $1,500 |
| Fairfield Dog Park Southport, CT | Operating Expenses | $468 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,966 | $158,482 | $158,487 | $156,968 | 8 |
| 2024 | $19,971 | $178,404 | $165,205 | $163,332 | 9 |
| 2023 | $6,772 | $151,200 | $149,852 | $147,946 | 10 |
| 2022 | $5,424 | $98,730 | $96,539 | $95,235 | 12 |
| 2021 | $3,233 | $120,869 | $121,505 | $120,520 | 13 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southport Area Fund is led by William P. Russell Jr., Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William P. Russell Jr.
Director & President
Director & Secretary → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Barry
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin M. Baker
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bradford R. Evans
Director & Finance Stmt
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James P. Bradley
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James Vose
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kelly Laferriere
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lori Hashizume
Director
Director → Director & Secretary, 2023
Director & Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra W. Bisset
Director
Director → Director & Vice President, 2023
Director & Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stevens C. Sheppard
Director & Investment
Director → Director & Investment, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Virginia K. Cargill
Director
Director & President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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 Southport Area Fund
How much does Southport Area Fund give each year?
Southport Area Fund gave $157K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2024 it gave $163K across 9 grants.
What is Southport Area Fund's typical grant size?
Southport Area Fund's median grant in 2025 was $21,950, and its average grant was $19,621, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Southport Area Fund give grants?
Southport Area Fund gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Southport, CT (8 grants).
Does Southport Area Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Southport Area Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are Southport Area Fund's largest grantees?
Southport Area Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Southport School ($39,000), Trinity Episcopal Church ($35,000) and Wakeman Boys and Girls ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Southport Area Fund?
Southport Area Fund reported $20K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $158K.
What is Southport Area Fund's EIN?
Southport Area Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2599664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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