Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
METROPOLITAN BRIDGEPORT INC
$5.8M
30%
St Vincent's Medical Center Foundation Inc
$957.1K
5%
Norwalk Hospital Foundation
$845K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
104
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation?
No. Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation give?
Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, Louisiana, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $2.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include METROPOLITAN BRIDGEPORT INC, St Vincent's Medical Center Foundation Inc, and Norwalk Hospital Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation?
Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.