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The Near and Far Aid Association Inc

Southport, Connecticut  ·  EIN 237036523  ·  Private foundation

Based in Southport, Connecticut, The Near and Far Aid Association Inc has awarded $5.7M across 492 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Open Door Shelter. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$1.1M
Indexed giving (FY2019)
$1.8M
Assets (FY2019)
492
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What The Near and Far Aid Association Inc funds

The Near and Far Aid Association Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, education, health care, housing & homelessness, public health, and related causes.

Adult EducationEducationHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessPublic HealthWorkforce & Vocational Training

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population.

childrenfamilieshomeless population

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Open Door Shelter
AID TO THE HOMELESS
Norwalk, CT$48K2017
Inspirica
AID TO THE HOMELESS
Stamford, CT$28K2018
The Center for Family Justice Inc
AID TO FAMILIES AT RISK
Bridgeport, CT$25K2018

How to apply for funding from The Near and Far Aid Association Inc

The Near and Far Aid Association Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at nearandfaraid.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Near and Far Aid Association Inc

Does The Near and Far Aid Association Inc accept grant applications?
The Near and Far Aid Association Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does The Near and Far Aid Association Inc fund?
The Near and Far Aid Association Inc's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Open Door Shelter, Inspirica, The Center for Family Justice Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Near and Far Aid Association Inc give in grants?
The Near and Far Aid Association Inc reported $1.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.7M over 492 grants.
Where is The Near and Far Aid Association Inc located?
The Near and Far Aid Association Inc is based in Southport, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237036523.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Near and Far Aid Association Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Near and Far Aid Association Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.