The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial
The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial Charitable Trust is a private foundation located in Farmington, Connecticut. Established in 1992, the trust operates as a family foundation with a focus on educational philanthropy and community support in the greater Hartford region.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
-3.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$315K
+21.9% YoY
Grant Count
51
+8.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+12.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust gives primarily for education, with a particular emphasis on educational programs, scholarships, and music programs. The foundation supports a diverse range of educational and cultural initiatives throughout Connecticut.
Grantmaking
The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial Charitable Trust is an active grantmaker with a demonstrated commitment to local organizations. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut, with a concentration on the greater Hartford area and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2025):
- Total Assets: $1,829,282
- Total Revenues: $271,500
- Total Expenses: $331,593
Prior Year Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $1,889,375
- Total Giving: $257,950
The foundation operates with no employees and maintains a modest but consistent funding capacity.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,829,282 | $1,889,375 | $1,804,783 |
| Revenue | $271,500 | $348,430 | $334,852 |
| Expenses | $331,593 | $263,838 | $211,459 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $316,337 | $259,693 | $206,955 |
| Net Investment Income | $151,018 | $144,368 | $123,661 |
| Distributable Amount | $157,360 | $136,754 | $125,191 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
226 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT B GOLDFARB | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| FRANCINE L GOLDFARB | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM H GOLDFARB | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| MARY D ELDER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LUCY K MILLER | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| HAIG SHAHVERDIAN | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 945, Farmington, CT 06034-0945
Telephone: 860-677-8111
EIN: 06-6371228
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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