The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc
The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fairfield, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports 18 grants totaling $414,226, primarily to organizations in Connecticut.
The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc gave $414K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Connecticut. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $414,226
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,013
- -19.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $809,716
- +22.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 163 Misty Wood Lane, Fairfield, CT 06824
Phone: (203) 375-8048
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hall Neighborhood House ($212K). Together the top 10 received $396K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 75 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 3% to recipients in New York, and 1% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $260K (2021) to $427K (2024). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $414K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Neighborhood House Bridgeport, CT | General Operating | $212,000 |
| Nourish Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | General Operating | $45,000 |
| Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Bridgeport, CT | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Friends of Christ in India Fairfield, CT | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Bridgeport, CT | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Norma PFRIEM Breast Care Center Fairfield, CT | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Greenfield Hills Congregational Church Fairfield, CT | Religious Contribution | $10,026 |
| Lustgarten Foundation Uniondale, NY | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Recovery Network of Programs Inc Bridgeport, CT | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Stratford, CT | General Operating | $4,000 |
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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 | $809,716 | $563,720 | $416,020 | $414,226 | 18 | $414,226 | $211,183 | $21,032 |
| 2024 | $662,016 | $460,470 | $428,655 | $427,200 | 15 | $427,200 | $21,372 | $21,912 |
| 2023 | $630,201 | $402,494 | $404,936 | $402,500 | 17 | $402,500 | $2,494 | $21,848 |
| 2022 | $632,643 | $502,824 | $377,511 | $374,500 | 14 | $374,500 | $76,530 | $17,680 |
| 2021 | $507,330 | $507,217 | $262,381 | $260,000 | 11 | $260,000 | $116,721 | $8,584 |
| 2020 | $262,494 | $275,096 | $329,246 | $323,800 | 12 | — | $56,657 | $11,533 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes community services, food-centered direct service, health care, recovery services, youth development, and relief work in India. For example, Hall Neighborhood House says it serves Bridgeport residents of all ages through services intended to educate, enrich, and empower; Nourish Bridgeport describes its work as volunteer-powered, community-anchored programs centered on food. Friends of Christ in India says it provides relief work in Telangana, including education for children and support for women, older adults, and disadvantaged people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $414,226 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $212,000, with a median grant of $7,000. The listed grant purposes were generally operating support, with one religious contribution.
Notable 2025 grants included $212,000 to Hall Neighborhood House, $45,000 to Nourish Bridgeport, $40,000 to the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants, $25,000 to Friends of Christ in India, and $20,000 each to Bridgeport Hospital Foundation and Norma Pfriem Breast Care Center. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Lustgarten Foundation and Recovery Network of Programs, and $10,026 to Greenfield Hills Congregational Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John DeMattia as president.
The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc is led by John Demattia, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Demattia
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc gave $414K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $427K across 15 grants.
What is The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $23,013, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bridgeport, CT (7 grants), Fairfield, CT (3 grants), Stratford, CT (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Hall Neighborhood House ($212,000), Nourish Bridgeport ($45,000) and Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc reported $810K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $414K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes community services, food-centered direct service, health care, recovery services, youth development, and relief work in India. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1560257. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Demattia Charitable 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-demattia-charitable-foundation-inc-morg_b27ee6fc058b40e9891724a5a6dc142a
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