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The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation: 45 grants to organizations, $1.8 million (tax year ended December 2025)
The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation, a private foundation in Wilmington, DE, paid 45 grants to organizations totaling $1,804,350 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 14, 2026. The largest was $100,000 to Catholic Relief Services Inc in Harlan, IA for driving mission agility, strengthening families and empowering youth initiatives.
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- EIN
- 822658347
- Based in
- Wilmington, DE
- Assets
- $45,258,321
- Grants paid
- $1,804,350
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed May 14, 2026, IRS object ID 202611349349102781. It reported $1,804,350 in grants paid; 45 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services Inc | Harlan, IA | Driving Mission Agility, Strengthening Families and Empowering Youth initiatives | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Aloysius Church Corporation | New Canaan, CT | To help fund the church's Faith-Based Education Initiatives, including the creation of an innovative curriculum in grades pre-K through 6 | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Carver Inc | Norwalk, CT | To support the Bridgeport-Carver Partnership for Afterschool and Summer Learning project | Human services | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Covenant School of Bridgeport Inc | Hartford, CT | salary funds to support one math and science teacher and one AmeriCorp teaching fellow | Education | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cardinal Shehan Center | Bridgeport, CT | After School and Saturday program | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | To help fund scholarships for students enrolled in the University's Computer Science program at Fairfield Bellarmine, with a focus on low-income students from Bridgeport, CT | Education | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Future 5 Inc | Stamford, CT | Next Track program, which identifies and offers career counseling to students not on a college track | Youth development | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kids in Crisis Inc | Cos Cob, CT | Safe Haven program | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| SVMC Holdings Inc | New Britain, CT | Hartford HealthCare Medical Mission program in the Fairfield Region | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport Incorporated | Bridgeport, CT | Adult Education Program | Education | $55,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Adam J Lewis Academy Inc | Bridgeport, CT | General & Unrestricted | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Anchor Academy Inc | Norwalk, CT | financial aid fund | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Inc | Hartford, CT | mentoring programs in Bridgeport, CT | Youth development | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Bringing Technology to Life Project, which will modernize the hospital's Heart and Vascular Center, with new cardiac and stroke technology | Health care | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Foundations in Education Inc | Shelton, CT | Bishop's Scholarship Fund | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Future 5 Inc | Stamford, CT | Next Track - Phase 2 program, which identifies and offers career counseling to students who are not on a college track | Youth development | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Carver Inc | Norwalk, CT | Kick Off to Kindergarten project | Human services | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Center for Family Justice Inc | Bridgeport, CT | To fund one additional prevention educator | Human services | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Circle of Care for Families With Cancer | Wilton, CT | Lifeline Emergency Fund | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Catherine Center for Special Needs Inc | Fairfield, CT | To purchase a new van for transporting students and adults | $42,350 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Catholic Academy of Bridgeport Inc | Bridgeport, CT | success pay Teacher Compensation and Retention initiative | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| North Raleigh Ministries Inc | Raleigh, NC | To help fund the purchase and stocking of a new walk-in freezer for the food pantry | Religion-related | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The New Canaan Community Young Mens Christian Asso | New Canaan, CT | financial assistance program | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Horizons Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | To support the Horizons Sacred Heart University (HSHU) expanded program | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Norwalk Housing Foundation Inc | Norwalk, CT | College Scholarship Program | Community improvement and capacity building | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Patrons of the Trumbull Nature & Arts Center | Trumbull, CT | to support Environmental and STEM education field trips and in-school programs to benefit underserved Connecticut youth | Arts, culture and humanities | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shepherds Inc | Fairfield, CT | scholarship funds for six students at Kolbe Cathedral High School | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Caroline House Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Mother and Child Literacy Program | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Catholic Academy of Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | Merit Pay Teacher Compensation and Retention Program | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Christ Church | Raleigh, NC | Wake Relief fund to purchase equipment for the new Market Pantry | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| McGivney Community Center Inc | Bridgeport, CT | After School Program | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New Canaan Land Conservation Trust Inc | New Canaan, CT | Future 5 Summer Steward Internship program | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| New Canaan Library Inc | New Canaan, CT | New Canaan Library Capital Campaign | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pivot Ministries Inc | Bridgeport, CT | to support a full-time on-campus Counseling Director to address the root causes behind addiction | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Special Olympics Connecticut Inc | Hamden, CT | 2025 Health & Wellness Programs and Initiatives | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Exchange Club Center for the Prev of Child Abuse O | Stamford, CT | ongoing operation fund | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Boston, MA | Funds for treatments | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| New Canaan Community Foundation Inc | New Canaan, CT | The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation Fund | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $11,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Connect Us Inc | Bridgeport, CT | To provide support for Connect-Us Academy | Youth development | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Discovery Museum Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Summer Program | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New Canaan Nature Center Association Inc | New Canaan, CT | Center's Haley Project, which brings low-income youth into an environment where they can connect to the natural world | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | To support treatment of childhood cancer and other life-threatening disease | Health care | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestras Inc | Fairfield, CT | scholarship funds | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New Canaan Community Foundation Inc | New Canaan, CT | To assist with operating funds for the New Canaan Parent Support Group | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| SS Cyril & Methodius Church | Bridgeport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed June 5, 2025, IRS object ID 202521569349100317. It reported $1,714,500 in grants paid; 51 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services Inc | Harlan, IA | Driving Mission Agility, Strengthening Families and Empowering Youth initiatives | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fairfield College Preparatory School | Fairfield, CT | Beyond The Classroom project, which will expand transportation services to Fairfield Prep students and establish a college tour program | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Aloysius Church Corporation | New Canaan, CT | To help fund the church's Faith-Based Education Initiatives, including the creation of an innovative curriculum in grades pre-K through 6 | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Johns Roman Catholic Church | Darien, CT | Saint John Preschool - to help fund the modernization of preschool classrooms | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cardinal Shehan Center | Bridgeport, CT | To help fund the organization's After School & Saturday Program | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Christian Heritage School Inc | Trumbull, CT | To fund Heritage Next Generation Scholarships for students needing assistance to attend the school | Education | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Foundations in Education Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Bishop's Scholarship Fund, which provides tuition assistance for low-income students who attend elementary schools in the Diocese of Bridgeport | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Americares Foundation Inc | Stamford, CT | To support the Americares Free Clinic of Bridgeport, which provides health care to Bridgeport area residents | International, foreign affairs and national security | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Anchor Academy Inc | Norwalk, CT | To provide financial support for academic priorities in Catholic classical education | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Inc | Hartford, CT | To fund the expansion of the organization's mentoring programs in Bridgeport, CT | Youth development | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Bringing Technology to Life Project, which will modernize the hospital's Heart and Vascular Center, with new cardiac and stroke technology | Health care | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cardinal Shehan Center | Bridgeport, CT | Summer Camp Program | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport Incorporated | Bridgeport, CT | Literacy and Life Skills Tutoring Program | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| SVMC Holdings Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Medical Mission at Home program | Health care | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Silver Hill Hospital Inc | New Canaan, CT | To help fund the hospital's Community Resilience Campaign | Mental health and crisis intervention | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Center for Family Justice Inc | Bridgeport, CT | To fund one additional prevention educator on the organization's staff | Human services | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The New Canaan Community Young Mens Christian Asso | New Canaan, CT | To help find the organization's financial assistance program | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Circle of Care for Families With Cancer | Wilton, CT | To help fund the organization's Lifeline Emergency Fund | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Catholic Academy of Bridgeport Inc | Bridgeport, CT | To help fund the school's Success Pay teacher compensation and retention initiative | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Carver Inc | Norwalk, CT | To help fund after school activities at the Carver Foundation's Bridgeport locations | Human services | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nourish Bridgeport Inc | Bridgeport, CT | to purchase food for insecure families, funds for farm, and food pantry funds for loading dock, located at 2200 North Ave, Bridgeport, CT | Religion-related | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shepherds Inc | Darien, CT | To provide scholarships for six incoming freshmen at Kolbe Cathedral High School in Bridgeport, CT | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Catholic Academy of Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | Merit Pay Teacher Compensation and Retention Program | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| McGivney Community Center Inc | Bridgeport, CT | McGivney Summer Camp | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New Canaan Library Inc | New Canaan, CT | New Canaan Library Fund | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Caroline House Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Mother and Child Literacy Program | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Exchange Club of New Canaan Foundation Inc | New Canaan, CT | Stamford Parenting Skills Center | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Foundations in Education Inc | Bridgeport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Horizons Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | Notre Dame summer program and their High School program at Sacred Heart University. | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest Inc | Chicago, IL | To fund education, room and board for seminarians serving at Sts. Cyril's and Methodius Parish | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| New Canaan Nature Center Association Inc | New Canaan, CT | Center's Haley Project, which brings low-income youth into an environment where they can connect to the natural world | Environment | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| North Raleigh Ministries Inc | Raleigh, NC | Health Food Pantry Expansion project, which helps families experiencing food insecurities | Religion-related | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Norwalk Housing Foundation Inc | Norwalk, CT | College Scholarship Program | Community improvement and capacity building | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Patrons of the Trumbull Nature & Arts Center | Trumbull, CT | To help fund Environmental and STEM education field trips and in-school programs to benefit under served Connecticut youth | Arts, culture and humanities | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Catherine Center for Special Needs Inc | Fairfield, CT | To help purchase a new van, for transportation to and from the Center for school and adult programs | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Young Mens Christian Assoc of Greenwich | Greenwich, CT | Safety Around Water Program | Human services | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Boy Scouts of America | Milford, CT | To help fund the organization's "Swim Lessons: The Gateway to Opportunities for Bridgeport Youth" project | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Christ Church | Raleigh, NC | Wake Relief Fund to provide direct food purchases for families experiencing food insecurities and Building Bridges Bags Initiative, which provides food assistance to the homeless | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Darien Domestic Abuse Council Inc | Darien, CT | financial funds for the salary of a new paid assistant | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Livfree Inc | Trumbull, CT | Moments of Joy project, which helps families fighting pediatric cancer | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Boston, MA | To support treatment at the Shriners Hospitals for Children - Boston | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| New Canaan Community Foundation Inc | New Canaan, CT | The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation fund | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $11,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Connect Us Inc | Bridgeport, CT | post-secondary educational fund for all youth participants in Connect-Us programs, with a specific focus on high school juniors | Youth development | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Operation Smile Inc | Virginia Beach, VA | To help fund surgeries for cleft lip, cleft palate or other dental conditions | International, foreign affairs and national security | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | To support treatment of childhood cancer and other life-threatening disease | Health care | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Salvation Army | Bridgeport, CT | To help families living in Bridgeport overcome poverty and achieve stability | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission Inc | Bridgeport, CT | To fund Holiday Meals for the needy | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestras Inc | Fairfield, CT | scholarship fund | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Stratford Education Foundation Inc | Stratford, CT | The Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, in the name of the John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation, which helps to promote reading literacy of local children aged 0-5 | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New Canaan Community Foundation Inc | New Canaan, CT | the New Canaan Parent Support Group | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| SS Cyril & Methodius Church | Bridgeport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Education | $540,000 |
| Human services | $360,000 |
| Youth development | $245,000 |
| Health care | $170,000 |
| Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $100,000 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $99,500 |
| Religion-related | $85,000 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $70,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | $3,143,850 |
| Iowa | $200,000 |
| North Carolina | $95,000 |
| Massachusetts | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | $20,000 |
| Illinois | $20,000 |
| Virginia | $10,000 |
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Updated May 14, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.