The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation
The John T and Jane A Wiederhold is a public charity based in Torrington, Connecticut, formed in 1998. Its stated purpose is to protect and improve animal welfare, promote veterinary programs, and protect wildlife, including endangered species, flora, and fauna.
The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation at a glance
In short: The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation gave $1.3M across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $63K), top state Connecticut. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,326,600
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $63,171
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $38,300
- Total assets
- $32,982,051
- +13.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (7 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 33 East Main Street PO Box 1144, Torrington, CT 06790
Phone: (860) 626-1245
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Thomas J OConnor Foundation ($185K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 101 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 41% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 29% to Massachusetts, 9% to New York, 8% to Georgia, and 7% to California. The listed grants also included a $90,000 award to the University of Florida Foundation in Gainesville, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 21 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $64K; repeat grants $63K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $44K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $901K (2023) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas J OConnor Foundation Springfield, MA | Surgical Suite Expansion | $185,000 |
| Northwest CT Land Conservancy Kent, CT | Surdan Mountain Reserve Acquisition | $150,000 |
| Winchester Land Trust Inc Winchester Cent, CT | Treiber Field | $120,000 |
| Dakin Humane Society Springfield, MA | Spay-Neuter Initiative | $100,000 |
| Shelter Animals Count Atlanta, GA | Data Dashboards | $100,000 |
| Regents of the Uni of Cali Davis, CA | KSMP CA Vet Fellowship | $94,000 |
| Cornell University College Ithaca, NY | Student Surgery Teaching Programs | $90,000 |
| University of Florida Found Gainesville, FL | UF Shelter Medicine | $90,000 |
| Berkshire Humane Society Inc Pittsfield, MA | Medical program support | $75,000 |
| Animal Rescue Foundation Inc Terryville, CT | Construction support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,982,051 | $2,251,557 | $1,596,988 | $1,326,600 | 21 | $2,175,382 |
| 2024 | $28,999,518 | $2,785,947 | $1,518,190 | $1,250,700 | 21 | $2,660,722 |
| 2023 | $26,631,267 | $895,486 | $1,169,122 | $901,000 | 14 | $882,436 |
| 2022 | $24,134,579 | $2,117,425 | $1,264,350 | $1,014,146 | 20 | $2,117,425 |
| 2021 | $29,801,742 | $4,082,922 | $1,370,096 | $1,122,518 | 25 | $4,082,922 |
| 2020 | $23,632,386 | $912,736 | $1,303,550 | $1,098,000 | 21 | $912,736 |
| 2019 | $23,773,117 | $1,393,953 | $1,160,426 | $942,052 | 18 | $1,393,953 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to protect and improve the welfare of animals of all kinds, with a focus on dogs and cats; promote veterinary programs; and protect wildlife, including endangered species.
Its 2025 grants included animal-care and veterinary initiatives, wildlife and land conservation, and animal-shelter data work. Among the grantees, Winchester Land Trust says it works to preserve the rural character and natural resources of the Winchester, Connecticut area. Shelter Animals Count describes its mission as creating and stewarding a national database of sheltered animals to provide insights that help save lives. Berkshire Humane Society says it provides compassionate care, treatment, and placement for companion animals and promotes animal welfare through education and outreach. Animal Rescue Foundation says it rescues and cares for stray dogs and cats. Cornwall Conservation Trust describes its work as conserving land in Litchfield County and Cornwall, Connecticut, and supporting scientific study and education. Housatonic Valley Association says it works to protect the natural environment and scenic beauty of the Housatonic River watershed.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $1,326,600. Grants ranged from $7,000 to $185,000, with a median of $38,300. Notable awards included $185,000 to the Thomas J OConnor Foundation for a surgical suite expansion; $150,000 to Northwest CT Land Conservancy for the Surdan Mountain Reserve acquisition; $120,000 to Winchester Land Trust for Treiber Field; $100,000 to Dakin Humane Society for a spay-neuter initiative; and $100,000 to Shelter Animals Count for data dashboards.
Other reported grants included $94,000 to Regents of the University of California for a KSMP California veterinary fellowship; $90,000 to Cornell University College for student surgery teaching programs; $90,000 to the University of Florida Foundation for UF Shelter Medicine; $75,000 to Berkshire Humane Society for medical program support; and $50,000 to Animal Rescue Foundation for construction support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Leslie Harris as chair. Trustees listed are Laurie Fortin, Susan Hackner, Michael Keiley, Christopher Malik, Todd Cramer, Christie Smith, and Jim Thibault.
The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation is led by Leslie Harris, Chair since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leslie Harris
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Malik
Trustee
Trustee → Director, 2023
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Keiley
Trustee
Trustee → Director, 2023
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Hackner
Trustee
Trustee → Director, 2023
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Thibault
Trustee
Trustee → Director, 2023
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
laurie fortin
Trustee
Trustee → Director, 2023
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Cramer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christie Smith
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Aline C. Rossiter (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Chrsitie Smith (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Tal Ilany Seweryn (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Sandra Monterose (2019) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation
How much does The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation give each year?
The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation gave $1.3M across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 21 grants.
What is The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation's typical grant size?
The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $38,300, and its average grant was $63,171, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation that year got $64K on average.
Where does The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation give grants?
The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (29%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MA (2 grants).
Does The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation's largest grantees?
The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Thomas J OConnor Foundation ($185,000), Northwest CT Land Conservancy ($150,000) and Winchester Land Trust Inc ($120,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation?
The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation reported $33.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What does The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to protect and improve the welfare of animals of all kinds, with a focus on dogs and cats; promote veterinary programs; and protect wildlife, including endangered species. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation?
The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation's EIN?
The John T and Jane a Wiederhold Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1830842. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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