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Jeffrey P Ossen Family Foundation

West Hartford, Connecticut  ·  EIN 261243178  ·  Private foundation

Based in West Hartford, Connecticut, Jeffrey P Ossen Family Foundation has awarded $1.9M across 64 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to See Attached Schedule. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.0M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$17.3M
Total assets
64
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Jeffrey P Ossen Family Foundation funds

Jeffrey P Ossen Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, domestic violence, early childhood education, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include children, older adults.

childrenolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Jeffrey P Ossen Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attached Schedule
GENERAL FUNDS
Westport, CT$281K2022
Connecticut Legal Services Inc
Current Use for General Charitable Purposes
Middletown, CT$175K2021
Community Foundation of Eastern Ct
Current Use for General Charitable Purposes
New London, CT$135K2021
Center for Medicare Advocacy Inc
Current Use for General Charitable Purposes
Willimantic, CT$100K2021
Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board Inc
Current Use for General Charitable Purposes
North Franklin, CT$100K2021
Center for Medicare Advocacy
FINAL PAYMENT OF 3 YEAR GRANT AWARD-OSSEN PROJECT
Willimantic, CT$100K2023
Connecticut Legal Services Inc
SUPPORT FOR THE RESTRAINING ORDER AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVOR PROJECT
Middletown, CT$90K2023
Click Inc (click Willimantic)
Current Use for General Charitable Purposes
Windham, CT$75K2021
Horizons Inc
Current Use for General Charitable Purposes
South Windham, CT$75K2021
Perception Programs Inc
Current Use for General Charitable Purposes
Willimantic, CT$62K2021
Nutmeg Big Brothers & Big Sisters Inc
Current Use for General Charitable Purposes
Hartford, CT$60K2021
Horizons Inc
MATCH GRANT TO SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN FOR CAMPERS
South Windham, CT$60K2023
Perceptions Programs Inc
MATCHING GRANT FOR STEEPLECHASE BIKE TOUR
Willimantic, CT$58K2023
Windham Area Interfaith Ministry (waim)
SUPPORT FOR REPLACING SPECIFIC SECTION OF BUILDING ROOF AND GENERAL OPERATIONS
Willimantic, CT$51K2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Inc (formerly Nutmeg Big Brothers
SUPPORT FOR SITE BASED, COMMUNITY BASED MENTORING PROGRAMS IN HARTFORD AND WINDHAM COUNTIES
Hartford, CT$50K2023

Jeffrey P Ossen Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$1.0M
2022$281K
2023$611K

How to apply for funding from Jeffrey P Ossen Family Foundation

Jeffrey P Ossen Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Jeffrey P Ossen Family Foundation

Does Jeffrey P Ossen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Jeffrey P Ossen Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Jeffrey P Ossen Family Foundation fund?
Jeffrey P Ossen Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include See Attached Schedule, Connecticut Legal Services Inc, Community Foundation of Eastern Ct. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Jeffrey P Ossen Family Foundation give in grants?
Jeffrey P Ossen Family Foundation reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.9M over 64 grants.
Where is Jeffrey P Ossen Family Foundation located?
Jeffrey P Ossen Family Foundation is based in West Hartford, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 261243178.
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About this profile. This page is built from Jeffrey P Ossen Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Jeffrey P Ossen Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.