The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation
The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in 2017 and based in Wilmington, Delaware. The foundation supports the welfare of children and families through education and other services, with a particular focus on organizations in Western Connecticut and the Bridgeport community.
Key facts about The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation
- EIN
- 82-2658347
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,804,350
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- Average grant
- $40,097
- Median grant
- $35,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (4 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation accepts applications through their website at kashulonfoundation.org. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation's 45 itemized 2025 grants were Connecticut (90%) and Iowa (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bridgeport, CT (14 grants), New Canaan, CT (7 grants), Norwalk, CT (4 grants) and Fairfield, CT (4 grants). 7% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 40 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $44K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $38K first-time, $33K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+5.2% YoY
Grant Count
45
-11.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
+19.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is improving the welfare of children and strengthening families.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education (general and unrestricted programs, nature and science education)
- Faith-based education initiatives
- Tuition assistance for low-income students attending elementary schools
- After-school activities
- Scholarship programs
- Vocational training programs
- Religious organizations focused on children's welfare or education
- Organizations benefiting children's welfare
- Capital requests and campaigns
- Annual appeals
Grantmaking
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Western Connecticut, with particular emphasis on the Bridgeport community. The foundation also has documented giving in Connecticut, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 45 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $34.1 million
- Total Revenue: $1.05 million
- Total Expenses: $1.92 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Total Giving: $1.71 million (2024 filing)
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Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
236 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include The Carver Inc ($150,000 across 2 grants), Future 5 Inc ($125,000 across 2 grants), Catholic Relief Services Inc ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES INC Harlan, IA | Driving Mission Agility, Strengthening Families and Empowering Youth initiatives | $100,000 |
| ST ALOYSIUS CHURCH CORPORATION New Canaan, CT | To help fund the church's Faith-Based Education Initiatives, including the creation of an innovative curriculum in grades pre-K through 6 | $100,000 |
| THE CARVER INC Norwalk, CT | To support the Bridgeport-Carver Partnership for Afterschool and Summer Learning project | $100,000 |
| COVENANT SCHOOL OF BRIDGEPORT INC Hartford, CT | salary funds to support one math and science teacher and one AmeriCorp teaching fellow | $80,000 |
| CARDINAL SHEHAN CENTER Bridgeport, CT | After School and Saturday program | $75,000 |
| FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY Fairfield, CT | To help fund scholarships for students enrolled in the University's Computer Science program at Fairfield Bellarmine, with a focus on low-income students from Bridgeport, CT | $75,000 |
| FUTURE 5 INC Stamford, CT | Next Track program, which identifies and offers career counseling to students not on a college track | $75,000 |
| KIDS IN CRISIS INC Cos Cob, CT | Safe Haven program | $75,000 |
| SVMC HOLDINGS INC New Britain, CT | Hartford HealthCare Medical Mission program in the Fairfield Region | $60,000 |
| MERCY LEARNING CENTER OF BRIDGEPORT INCORPORATED Bridgeport, CT | Adult Education Program | $55,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Benington | Dir | 2 | $11,000 |
| Gail Kashulon | Dir, Sec | 2 | $11,000 |
| Christian Le Bris | Dir, Pres | 2 | $11,000 |
| Martin McLaughlin Sr | Dir | 2 | — |
| James P Murray | Dir, Treas | 2 | $11,000 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In October 2024, the foundation renewed its support of Foundations in Education with a $75,000 grant to the Bishop's Scholarship Fund, continuing a partnership that began in 2019. The grant provides tuition assistance for low-income students attending Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Bridgeport.
Foundation Awards $1.7 Million in GrantsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission is **improving the welfare of children and strengthening families**. Primary funding areas include: • Education (general and unrestricted programs, nature and science education) • Faith-based education initiatives • Tuition assistance for low-income students attending elementary schools • After-school activities • Scholarship programs • Vocational training programs • Religious organizations focused on children's welfare or education • Organizations benefiting children's…
How do I apply for a grant from The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation?
The foundation accepts applications through their website at kashulonfoundation.org. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in **Western Connecticut**, with particular emphasis on the **Bridgeport community**. The foundation also has documented giving in Connecticut, North Carolina, and Virginia.
What size grants does The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation award?
In 2025, The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation awarded 45 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation's EIN?
The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2658347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.