Young Women's League of New Canaan
The Young Women's League of New Canaan is a group of dedicated women who are committed to enriching the community through volunteer service and fundraising efforts. The league's mission is threefold: to organize opportunities for members to serve various charitable organizations; to fundraise for the purpose of distributing grants; and to promote the social, cultural, and educational interests of our members.
Young Women's League of New Canaan at a glance
In short: Young Women's League of New Canaan gave $15K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $8K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $15,000
- -57.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- -71.4% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +50.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $61,733
- +48.8% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Young Women's League of New Canaan
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Young Women's League of New Canaan
Who Young Women's League of New Canaan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Filling in the Blanks ($8K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $35K (2021). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Filling in the Blanks Norwalk, CT | General Support | $7,500 |
| DVCC Stamford, CT | General Support | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,733 | $98,486 | $78,230 | $15,000 | 2 | $32 |
| 2021 | $41,477 | $51,099 | $57,660 | $35,000 | 7 | $32 |
About Young Women's League of New Canaan
Based on IRS filings
Young Women's League of New Canaan is a public charity, based in New Canaan, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $62K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $32.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Young Women's League of New Canaan is led by Jera Flood, Co-President on the 2022 filing; none of the 15 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jera Flood
Co-President
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashlei Desouza
Chair & Little Rams
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Gershman
Co-Vp & Member
New Member → Co-Vp & Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Domenica Monaghan
Co-Vp & Member
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Filiz Hoops
Treasurer
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Aordkian
Co-Chair & Social
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Gilinsky
Vice President & Charity Research
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kallie Lamson
Co-Vp & Member
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Diprisco
Co-Vp & Member
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Tarnuzzer
Community Concerns
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lily Colahan
Co-Chair & Programs
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Pruden
Co-Chair & Programs
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalia Gezo
Nominating
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina Esposito
Co-Chair & Social
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Olsen
First Vice President
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Danielle Kilarjian (2021) — Co-Chair Social
- Former: Danielle McRedmond (2021) — Co-Vice President
- Former: Emily Curry-Edwards (2021) — Co-Chair New Member
- Former: Jacqueline Maier (2021) — Co-Chair & New Member
- Former: Jen Scherr (2021) — Vice President & Membership
- Former: Josie Weiss (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Juliet O'Brien (2021) — Co-Chair Social
- Former: Kristina Christiansen (2021) — Social Media
- Former: Laura Sousa (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Lauren Nussbaum (2021) — Community Concerns
- Former: Lauren Scherr (2021) — Little Rams Co-Chair
- Former: Lindsay Burns (2021) — Vice President Charity Research
- Former: Lisa Peligrino-Middleton (2021) — Website
- Former: Maria Alves (2021) — Chair & Website
- Former: Marisol Gravelle-Bush (2021) — Social Co-Chair
- Former: Natalie Biren (2021) — Co-Chair Programs
- Former: Natalie McPartland (2021) — Co-Vice President
- Former: Sasha Berlin (2021) — Chair New Member
- Former: Trent Janik (2021) — Co-Chair & Little Rams
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 Young Women's League of New Canaan
How much does Young Women's League of New Canaan give each year?
Young Women's League of New Canaan gave $15K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $35K across 7 grants.
How large is Young Women's League of New Canaan?
Young Women's League of New Canaan reported $62K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $98K.
Where does Young Women's League of New Canaan operate?
Young Women's League of New Canaan has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Young Women's League of New Canaan's EIN?
Young Women's League of New Canaan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6175064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 23, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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