The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial
The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial is a private foundation based in Farmington, Connecticut. In filing year 2026, it reported 51 grants totaling $390,680, with recipients including educational, arts, and family-support organizations.
The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial at a glance
In short: The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial gave $391K across 51 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Connecticut. 22% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $390,680
- +24.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 51
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,660
- +24.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,623,681
- -11.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (11 of 51, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (94% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial
- 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 945, Farmington, CT 06034-0945
Phone: (860) 677-8111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Hartford Foundation for Public Giving ($45K). Together the top 10 received $214K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
237 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 237 grants of 237 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut. The remaining reported shares went to recipients in Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, and Illinois, at 1% each. The listed Connecticut recipients include organizations in Hartford and nearby communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 11 of 51 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 78% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 90% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 246% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $206K (2023) to $391K (2026). In 2026 it made 51 grants totaling $391K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Hartford, CT | Financial Aid Scholarship Donation | $45,000 |
| Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts Hartford, CT | Educational Program | $40,000 |
| The Bridge Family Center Inc West Hartford, CT | Unrestricted Operational Support | $30,000 |
| Hall High School West Hartford, CT | Educational Programs | $22,500 |
| The Village for Families & Children Hartford, CT | Unrestricted Operational Support | $17,000 |
| Grace Academy Hartford, CT | Financial Aid Scholarship Donation | $15,000 |
| Goodwin College Foundation East Hartford, CT | Financial Aid Scholarship Donation | $12,000 |
| University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | Financial Aid Scholarship Donation | $12,000 |
| Hartford Symphony Orchestra Hartford, CT | Educational Program | $10,380 |
| Hartford Stage Company Hartford, CT | Educational Program | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,623,681 | $201,483 | $407,084 | $390,680 | 51 | $392,617 | $149,020 | $159,464 |
| 2025 | $1,829,282 | $271,500 | $331,593 | $314,510 | 51 | $316,337 | $151,018 | $157,360 |
| 2024 | $1,889,375 | $348,430 | $263,838 | $257,950 | 47 | $259,693 | $144,368 | $136,754 |
| 2023 | $1,804,783 | $334,852 | $211,459 | $205,800 | 42 | $206,955 | $123,661 | $125,191 |
| 2022 | $1,681,390 | $368,599 | $228,705 | $224,850 | 46 | $225,847 | $162,446 | $124,238 |
| 2021 | $1,541,496 | $309,972 | $218,526 | $215,800 | 41 | — | $100,720 | $96,197 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial reported a distributable amount of $159K for 2026 — 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 available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2026 grants show support for scholarships, educational programs, and organizational operations. Among the recipients, Grace Academy describes its work as providing tuition-free middle-school education for girls, while Hartford Youth Scholars says it works to increase the number of Hartford students attending and graduating from four-year colleges and universities. Hartford Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as enriching lives and community through music, and The Bridge Family Center describes its work as supporting children and families facing life’s challenges.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $390,680. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $45,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $45,000 to Hartford Foundation for Public Giving for a financial aid scholarship donation; $40,000 to Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts for an educational program; and $30,000 to The Bridge Family Center for unrestricted operational support. Other grants included $22,500 to Hall High School for educational programs, $17,000 to The Village for Families & Children for unrestricted operational support, and $15,000 to Grace Academy for a financial aid scholarship donation. Hartford Symphony Orchestra received $10,380 for an educational program, and Hartford Stage Company and Hartford Youth Scholars each received $10,000 for educational programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists the following trustees: Robert B Goldfarb, Francine L Goldfarb, William H Goldfarb, Mary D Elder, Lucy K Miller, and Haig Shahverdian.
The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial's 2026 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Francine L. Goldfarb
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haig Shahverdian
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucy K. Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary D. Elder
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert B. Goldfarb
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William H. Goldfarb
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial
How much does The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial give each year?
The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial gave $391K across 51 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $315K across 51 grants.
What is The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial's typical grant size?
The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,660, across 51 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial give grants?
The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial gives mostly in Connecticut: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (19 grants), West Hartford, CT (14 grants), Windsor, CT (2 grants) and New Haven, CT (2 grants).
Does The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial give general operating support?
Yes: 37% of The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Program" (18 grants) and "Financial Aid Scholarship Donation" (7 grants).
Who are The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial's largest grantees?
The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial's largest 2026 grantees include Hartford Foundation for Public Giving ($45,000), Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts ($40,000) and The Bridge Family Center Inc ($30,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial?
The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $393K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $159K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2026 grants show support for scholarships, educational programs, and organizational operations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial?
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 The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial's EIN?
The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6371228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ellen-jeanne-goldfarb-memorial-morg_249da7bf7a7e4f249ea60f2bb91a9f2c
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