The William and Sara Mittler Foundation
The William and Sara Mittler Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $6K.
The William and Sara Mittler Foundation at a glance
In short: The William and Sara Mittler Foundation gave $6K across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $920.714), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $6,445
- +3.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $921
- -55.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (69% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The William and Sara Mittler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Bridgeport Hospital Foundation ($1K). Together the top 7 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The William and Sara Mittler Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2048% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $300 (2019) to $6K (2022). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Bridgeport, CT | General Support of the Community of Bridgeport. | $1,000 |
| Easton PBA Easton, CT | General Support of the Police of Easton, CT | $1,000 |
| Easton EMS Easton, CT | General Support of the Easton Emergency Medical Services. | $1,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | General support to aid the organization in providing life-changing orthopedic and rheumatologic care and leading research. | $1,000 |
| Yappy Tails Animal Rescue Enfield, CT | General support of an organization which rescues homless dogs from overcrowded shelters. | $975 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | General support to educate the public about the environment and the animals that thrive in the surrounding ecosystem | $970 |
| Easton Volunteer Fire Department Easton, CT | General Support of the Community of Easton. | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $8,110 | $6,445 | 7 | $8,000 | — | $200 |
| 2021 | $8,110 | $1 | $8,071 | $6,250 | 3 | — | $1 | $598 |
| 2019 | $13,967 | $334 | $1,398 | $300 | 1 | — | $441 | $772 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William and Sara Mittler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $200 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The William and Sara Mittler Foundation is led by Joel S. Weissman, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Joel S. Weissman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 William and Sara Mittler Foundation
How much does The William and Sara Mittler Foundation give each year?
The William and Sara Mittler Foundation gave $6K across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $6K across 3 grants.
What is The William and Sara Mittler Foundation's typical grant size?
The William and Sara Mittler Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $1,000, and its average grant was $921, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The William and Sara Mittler Foundation give grants?
The William and Sara Mittler Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Easton, CT (3 grants).
Does The William and Sara Mittler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The William and Sara Mittler Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The William and Sara Mittler Foundation's largest grantees?
The William and Sara Mittler Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Bridgeport Hospital Foundation ($1,000), Easton PBA ($1,000) and Easton EMS ($1,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is The William and Sara Mittler Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The William and Sara Mittler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $200 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The William and Sara Mittler Foundation's EIN?
The William and Sara Mittler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3964632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
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 2019 (received by the IRS February 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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