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Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation
Grantmaking profile built from public IRS Form 990 filings.
| Location | Bridgeport, Connecticut |
| Grants on file | 1,339 |
| Total giving on file | $29.3M |
| Typical grant size | $22K |
| Most recent filing year | 2025 |
| Cause focus | General grantmaking |
What they fund
- In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation
Largest recipients on file
| Recipient | State | Grants | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bridgeport | CT | 14 | $7.3M |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | CT | 14 | $1.6M |
| St Vincent's Medical Center Foundation | CT | 14 | $1.6M |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | CT | 14 | $1.3M |
| Wakemans Boys & Girls Club | CT | 12 | $1.2M |
| Make a Wish Foundation | CT | 14 | $1.2M |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Greater Hudson Valley | NY | 14 | $1.0M |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of New Haven Ct | CT | 14 | $990K |
| United Way Campaign of Coastal Fairfield County | CT | 14 | $660K |
| Housatonic Community College Foundation | CT | 14 | $630K |
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