The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc
To protect water quality throughout the region by acquiring ecologically significant watershed land and by educating citizens as to how they can help preserve the environment and open space on watershed land.
The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc gave $100K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $99,800
- +34.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,980
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,974,598
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc
Claire C. Bennitt Watershed Fund Grant Program
The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Watershed Fund: Environmental Education Grant Programs
The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Haven Ecology Project ($22K across 2 grants). Together the top 9 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 45 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 35% 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 $74K (2022) to $314K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Martin De Porres Academy New Haven, CT | Immersive Outdoor Nature Program | $12,000 |
| New Haven Ecology Project New Haven, CT | Common fround summer camp. To offer meaningful, authentic experiences in nature for urban youth residents. Campers ages 4-14. | $12,000 |
| Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce-NH Public Schools Science Fair New Haven, CT | To improve the quality of education in the new haven public schools | $10,300 |
| New Haven Leon SCP New Haven, CT | Rock to rock earth day ride - to raise critical support for local environmental projects. | $10,000 |
| Save the Sound New Haven, CT | To broaden public education efforts around six lakes property to raise awareness and engagement among members of the neighboring communities. | $10,000 |
| New Haven Urban Iniative Inc New Haven, CT | To create 12 new tree pits and to expand 20 existing pits in low canopy, low income, majority bipoc neighborhoods | $10,000 |
| New Haven Ecology Project New Haven, CT | Urban youth outdoors to experience the wonder and joy of nature while learning about precious resources of land and water | $10,000 |
| Project Oceanology Groton, CT | Watershed stewards project. To provide meaningful hands-on education opportunities to 180 branford students within thier watershed. | $10,000 |
| Solar Youth Inc New Haven, CT | Youth Leadership Through Outdoor Learning. | $10,000 |
| Coalition for Sustainable Cheshire Cheshire, CT | Keeping our waterways clean. Purchase educational medallions for neighborhood groups to attach to storm water drains | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,974,598 | $103,455 | $216,854 | $99,800 | 10 | $24,554 |
| 2024 | $1,930,364 | $162,901 | $176,356 | $74,498 | 8 | $74,399 |
| 2023 | $1,838,556 | $130,773 | $404,818 | $314,250 | 10 | $48,931 |
| 2022 | $1,927,406 | $108,598 | $155,226 | $74,066 | 7 | $65,244 |
| 2021 | $2,232,560 | $181,448 | $250,482 | $110,000 | 10 | $141,310 |
About The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New Haven, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 10 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc is led by Brian M. Stone Esq., Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian M. Stone Esq.
Director & President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elisabeth Moore
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Geballe
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Henry Scott III Esq.
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Rice
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan S. Addiss
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas P. Clifford III Esq.
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marco Mutonji
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Schenkle
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Kelahan
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine E. Lamarr
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Kate S. Powell (2021–2024) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Anthony Disalvo (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert J. Olejarczyk (2021–2022) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: April Capone (2022) — Director
- Former: Scott M. Jones (2022) — Director
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 The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc
How much does The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc give each year?
The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc gave $100K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $74K across 8 grants.
What is The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,980, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc give grants?
The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Haven, CT (8 grants).
Does The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include New Haven Ecology Project ($22,000 across 2 grants), St Martin De Porres Academy ($12,000) and Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce-NH Public Schools Science Fair ($10,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc?
The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $103K.
What is The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc?
The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New Haven, CT. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc's EIN?
The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1534484. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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