Connect US Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.3M
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
67
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Connect US Inc?
Connect US Inc is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($2.3M), Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc ($455K), National Philanthropic Trust ($150K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.3M in grants to Connect US Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $2,315,000 | 23 | 2019–2024 |
| Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc | $454,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $149,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Tsunami Foundation | $125,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation | $60,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | $40,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Mbia Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Near and Far Association Inc | $35,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Newman's Own Foundation | $22,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| D'Agostino Family Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Avangrid Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc | $625 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| RayLign Well Being Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2025) to $843K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $117K.
What grants has Connect US Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $81,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $20,500 |
| 2025 | The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation | To provide support for Connect-Us Academy | $10,000 |
| 2025 | D'Agostino Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $105,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Tsunami Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $22,000 |
| 2024 | Newman's Own Foundation | CONNECT-US AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Avangrid Foundation Inc | TRAINING, RESEARCH & HIGHER EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation | post-secondary educational fund for all youth participants in Connect-Us programs, with a specific focus on high school juniors | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Near and Far Association Inc | EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN | $10,000 |
| 2024 | D'Agostino Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | RayLign Well Being Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| 2024 | Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $65,400 |
| 2023 | Tsunami Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $17,500 |
| 2023 | The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation | post-secondary education support to all youth participants in Connect-Us programs, with a specific focus on high school juniors | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Near and Far Association Inc | EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Newman's Own Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS - YOUTH PROGRAMS IN BRIDGEPORT, CT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $125 |
Showing 30 most recent of 67 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Connect US Inc?
Connect US Inc is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($2.3M), Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc ($455K), National Philanthropic Trust ($150K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.3M in grants to Connect US Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Connect US Inc's largest funder?
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc is the largest recorded funder of Connect US Inc, with $2.3M across 23 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Connect US Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.3M in grants to Connect US Inc across 67 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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