Private foundation · New Milford, CT

Persbacker Foundation Inc

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Typical grant size
$2K $5K $10K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
26
Repeat grantees
15
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Elaine Joyce Wyman
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
$1K
Arthur C Weinshank
SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
$500
Steven Wyman
VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
$500
Timothy J Riordan
TREASURER/DIRECTOR
$500

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
10.4%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'16
'17
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
171
Total grants awarded
$1.4M
Total amount
$8K
Average grant
$64K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$161K
19 grants
2023
$161K
20 grants
2022
$164K
21 grants
2021
$153K
18 grants
2020
$149K
21 grants
2019
$144K
19 grants
2017
$110K
15 grants
2016
$107K
15 grants
2015
$153K
14 grants
2014
$57K
9 grants

Top recipients

Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra Beach
9 grants · FL
$384K
8 grants · CT · ✓ Exact match
$115K
The University of Connecticut Foundation - Husky Excellence Fund
5 grants · CT
$75K
9 grants · FL · ✓ Exact match
$75K
The University of Connecticut Foundation - School of Fine Arts
8 grants · CT
$72K
5 grants · CT · ✓ Exact match
$57K
7 grants · CT · ✓ Exact match
$55K
10 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$50K
6 grants · CT · ✓ Exact match
$47K
Hugs Across the County of St Johns Florida
4 grants · FL
$40K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra Beach
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS EMPHASIZING ARTS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
FL · TY 2024
$45K
Nuvance Health Fka Western Connecticut Health Network
RESIDENT PHYSICIAN COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
CT · TY 2024
$20K
The University of Connecticut Foundation - Husky Excellence Fund
MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
CT · TY 2024
$15K
Bit of Faith Ranch of Ponte Vedra
SUPPORT ADAPTIVE RIDING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES
FL · TY 2024
$10K
Bright Holidays Inc
TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S CLOTHING FOR KIDS PROGRAM
FL · TY 2024
$10K
The University of Connecticut Foundation - School of Fine Arts
SUPPORT THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT'S PURCHASE OF STEINWAY PIANOS
CT · TY 2024
$10K
Angelwood Inc
PROVIDE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES
FL · TY 2024
$10K
Be the Light
SUPPORT THE CATHEDRAL DISTRICT OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
FL · TY 2024
$5K
Connecting Through Music
PROVIDE MUSIC THERAPY TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
FL · TY 2024
$5K
St Gerard Campus of St Augustine Florida
PROVIDE HOUSING, EDUCATION AND COUNSELING TO PREGNANT GIRLS AND WOMEN
FL · TY 2024
$5K
The University of Connecticut Foundation - Entreprenurial Boot Camp
EDUCATING DISABLED VETERANS ON STARTING A BUSINESS
CT · TY 2024
$5K
Juniata College
K THROUGH 12 READING EDUCATION PROGRAM
PA · TY 2024
$5K
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association
SUPPORT HOSPICE CARE
CT · TY 2024
$3K
Roxbury Ambulance Association
PROVIDING MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
CT · TY 2024
$3K
Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western Connecticut
TOWARDS PLEDGE OF $55,000 TO CREATE THE "WEST FAMILY ROOM"
CT · TY 2024
$3K
Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department
SUPPORT A LOCAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
CT · TY 2024
$3K
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration Inc
TO SUPPORT PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDING
CT · TY 2024
$2K
Hunt Hill Farm Trust Inc
LAND CONSERVATION
CT · TY 2024
$1K
After School Arts Program (asap)
TO FOSTER CREATIVE LEARNING THROUGH THE ARTS
CT · TY 2024
$1K
Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra Beach
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS EMPHASIZING ARTS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
FL · TY 2023
$45K
Nuvance Health Fka Western Connecticut Health Network
RESIDENT PHYSICIAN COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
CT · TY 2023
$20K
The University of Connecticut Foundation - Husky Excellence Fund
MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
CT · TY 2023
$15K
Bright Holidays Inc
TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S CLOTHING FOR KIDS PROGRAM
FL · TY 2023
$10K
Hugs Across the County of St Johns Florida
ASSIST STUDENTS LIVING IN POVERTY
FL · TY 2023
$10K
The University of Connecticut Foundation - School of Fine Arts
SUPPORT THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT'S PURCHASE OF STEINWAY PIANOS
CT · TY 2023
$10K
Connecting Through Music
PROVIDE MUSIC THERAPY TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
FL · TY 2023
$5K
St Gerard Campus of St Augustine Florida
PROVIDE HOUSING, EDUCATION AND COUNSELING TO PREGNANT GIRLS AND WOMEN
FL · TY 2023
$5K
The University of Connecticut Foundation - Entreprenurial Boot Camp
EDUCATING DISABLED VETERANS ON STARTING A BUSINESS
CT · TY 2023
$5K
Be the Light
SUPPORT THE CATHEDRAL DISTRICT OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
FL · TY 2023
$5K
Bit of Faith Ranch of Ponte Vedra
SUPPORT ADAPTIVE RIDING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES
FL · TY 2023
$5K
Juniata College
K THROUGH 12 READING EDUCATION PROGRAM
PA · TY 2023
$5K
Angelwood Inc
PROVIDE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES
FL · TY 2023
$5K
Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department
SUPPORT A LOCAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
CT · TY 2023
$3K
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association
SUPPORT HOSPICE CARE
CT · TY 2023
$3K
Roxbury Ambulance Association
PROVIDING MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
CT · TY 2023
$3K
Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western Connecticut
TOWARDS PLEDGE OF $55,000 TO CREATE THE "WEST FAMILY ROOM"
CT · TY 2023
$3K
Merwinsville Hotel
TO SUPPORT PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDING
CT · TY 2023
$2K
Hunt Hill Farm Trust Inc
LAND CONSERVATION
CT · TY 2023
$1K
After School Arts Program (asap)
TO FOSTER CREATIVE LEARNING THROUGH THE ARTS
CT · TY 2023
$1K
Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra Beach
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS EMPHASIZING ARTS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
FL · TY 2022
$45K
Western Connecticut Health Network
RESIDENT PHYSICIAN COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
CT · TY 2022
$20K
The University of Connecticut Foundation - Husky Excellence Fund
MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
CT · TY 2022
$15K
Hugs Across the County of St Johns Florida
ASSIST STUDENTS LIVING IN POVERTY
FL · TY 2022
$10K
The University of Connecticut Foundation - School of Fine Arts
SUPPORT THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT'S PURCHASE OF STEINWAY PIANOS
CT · TY 2022
$10K
Bright Holidays Inc
TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S CLOTHING FOR KIDS PROGRAM
FL · TY 2022
$10K
Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western Connecticut
TOWARDS PLEDGE OF $55,000 TO CREATE THE "WEST FAMILY ROOM"
CT · TY 2022
$5K
Be the Light
SUPPORT THE CATHEDRAL DISTRICT OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
FL · TY 2022
$5K
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association
SUPPORT HOSPICE CARE
CT · TY 2022
$5K
St Gerard Campus of St Augustine Florida
PROVIDE HOUSING, EDUCATION AND COUNSELING TO PREGNANT GIRLS AND WOMEN
FL · TY 2022
$5K
The University of Connecticut Foundation - Entreprenurial Boot Camp
EDUCATING DISABLED VETERANS ON STARTING A BUSINESS
CT · TY 2022
$5K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.