The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc
The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Westport, Connecticut. It made 19 grants totaling $125,000 in 2024 to organizations including nonprofits addressing housing, hunger, children’s programs, and community services.
The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc gave $125K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Connecticut. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- +47.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,579
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,498,069
- +5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (4 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Lisa Oakes Vp Csc Entity Svcs
Mailing address: 103 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: (302) 656-1950
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Homes for the Brave ($13K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 8% to recipients in Virginia, and 4% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $125K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for the Brave Bridgeport, CT | Assit Veterans with Affordable Housing | $12,500 |
| Kids in Crisis North Chesterfield, VA | Provide After School Programs for Children. | $10,500 |
| Filling in the Blanks Norwalk, CT | Fight Chilhood Hunger | $10,500 |
| Al's Angels Westport, CT | Provide Support for Families Battling Cancer | $10,000 |
| CT Firefighters Chartiable Foundation Stafford, CT | Fire and Burn Prevention | $10,000 |
| Operation Hope CT Fairfield, CT | Programs and services that focus on eliminating homelessness and hunger | $7,500 |
| Westport Womens Club Westport, CT | Philanthropic organization dedicated to volunteerismand the raising of funds to support local services | $7,500 |
| Prospector Theater Ridgefield, CT | Improving the quality of life for peoplewith diabilities through meaningful employment | $7,500 |
| Serious Fun Children's Network Norwalk, CT | Provides Support to Camps and Programsfor Kids | $7,500 |
| Westport EMS Westport, CT | Volunteer Emergency Medicalservice. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,498,069 | $61,969 | $163,151 | $125,000 | 19 | $149,008 | $310,262 | $145,129 |
| 2023 | $1,414,529 | $53,725 | $123,019 | $85,000 | 16 | $109,083 | $47,055 | $111,000 |
| 2022 | $1,476,685 | $49,892 | $123,020 | $85,000 | 16 | $109,284 | $80,062 | $108,299 |
| 2021 | $1,425,738 | $47,210 | $117,267 | $75,000 | 13 | $101,979 | $65,465 | $112,222 |
| 2020 | $1,459,337 | $52,711 | $131,067 | $20,000 | 8 | — | $77,757 | $90,954 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $145K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for organizations working on affordable housing for veterans, childhood hunger, after-school programs, and services for families affected by cancer.
Among the grantees described in their own words, Filling in the Blanks says it fights childhood hunger by providing weekend meals to children in need. ALS Angels says it serves critically ill children and families affected by cancer, rare blood diseases, and poverty. Wakeman Boys and Girls Club says its mission is to facilitate construction of new clubhouse facilities using New Markets Tax Credits.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $125,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $12,500, with a median grant of $5,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $12,500 to Homes for the Brave for affordable housing for veterans; $10,500 each to Kids in Crisis for after-school programs and Filling in the Blanks to fight childhood hunger; and $10,000 each to ALS Angels for support for families battling cancer and the Connecticut Firefighters Charitable Foundation for fire and burn prevention. Other grants included $7,500 to Operation Hope CT for programs focused on homelessness and hunger, and $5,000 each to Westport EMS and CT Foodshare.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter G Dunlop III as president.
The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc is led by Peter G. Dunlop III, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter G. Dunlop III
President
Vice President & Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$30K (2021) → $30K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: April Ely (2020) — Secretary
- Former: William J. Sullivan (2020) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Peter G Dunlop III (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc
How much does The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc gave $125K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 16 grants.
What is The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,579, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc give grants?
The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Westport, CT (4 grants), Fairfield, CT (4 grants) and Norwalk, CT (2 grants).
Does The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Homes for the Brave ($12,500), Kids in Crisis ($10,500) and Filling in the Blanks ($10,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc?
The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $149K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $145K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working on affordable housing for veterans, childhood hunger, after-school programs, and services for families affected by cancer. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6161744. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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