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Albert B. Glassenberg Fund

The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education College Prep Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Eastern Connecticut

Focus Areas: Education support for first-generation college students from lower-income backgrounds

Glassenberg (Charlie Glassenberg and Jacquie Hemmerdinger) to memorialize their father's generous spirit and commitment to supporting young people with fewer opportunities.

What They Fund: Annual grants support lower-income students who are first in their families to attend college. Grant dollars help meet expenses beyond tuition, including:

Books
Computers
Travel
Clothing
Educational experiences related to study abroad, service-learning, field study, and internships

Eligibility: Lower-income, first-generation college students from Eastern Connecticut

Background: Albert B. Glassenberg (1928-2017) was an early supporter and former trustee of the Community Foundation. He was the son and grandson of immigrants who fled poverty, violence and hatred to build better lives.

What The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 223
Total given: $6.8M
Median grant: $16K
Range: $5,417–$398K

By dollars: Connecticut 75%, Massachusetts 7%, California 6%. Top recipient cities: New London, CT; Hartford, CT; Norwich, CT.
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