The Somerset East Foundation Inc
The Somerset East Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Norwalk, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $473K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $22K.
The Somerset East Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Somerset East Foundation Inc gave $22K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,225
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,175
- -54.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $472,976
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Somerset East Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Child Aid ($20K). Together the top 7 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Somerset East Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $24K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Aid Lake Oswego, OR | Support for Public Good | $20,000 |
| The Metropolitan Mueseum of Art New York, NY | Support for Public Good | $600 |
| The Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | Support for Public Good | $600 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation New York, NY | Support for Public Good | $500 |
| Neue Gallery New York, NY | Support for Public Good | $250 |
| The Frick Collection New York, NY | Support for Public Good | $150 |
| Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Mu New York, NY | Support for Public Good | $125 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $472,976 | $24,925 | $25,732 | $22,225 | 7 | $22,225 | $21,717 | — |
| 2024 | $473,783 | $24,537 | $24,695 | $20,850 | 3 | $20,850 | $21,476 | $23,545 |
| 2023 | $473,941 | $25,655 | $24,313 | $21,150 | 3 | $21,150 | $22,795 | $21,093 |
| 2022 | $472,599 | $24,440 | $27,399 | $24,445 | 8 | $24,445 | $21,800 | $23,145 |
| 2021 | $475,558 | $14,256 | $18,551 | $10,720 | 7 | $10,720 | $15,373 | $24,363 |
| 2020 | $479,853 | $23,001 | $16,184 | $13,700 | 4 | — | $20,617 | $22,516 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Somerset East Foundation Inc is led by Michael H. Romney, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael H. Romney
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Maritza Romney
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Strada
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $5K, to Michael H Romney (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Somerset East Foundation Inc
How much does The Somerset East Foundation Inc give each year?
The Somerset East Foundation Inc gave $22K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 3 grants.
What is The Somerset East Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Somerset East Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $3,175, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Somerset East Foundation Inc give grants?
The Somerset East Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oregon: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does The Somerset East Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Somerset East Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Public Good" (7 grants).
Who are The Somerset East Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Somerset East Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Child Aid ($20,000), The Metropolitan Mueseum of Art ($600) and The Museum of Modern Art ($600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Somerset East Foundation Inc?
The Somerset East Foundation Inc reported $473K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $25K.
What is The Somerset East Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Somerset East Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3528021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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