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Elizabeth Carse Foundation at a glance

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Elizabeth Carse Foundation

Its FY2025 filing reports that it accepted unsolicited grant applications.

$120k
Granted FY2023
20
Grants FY2023
—
States reached
$10k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
0191% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2020 to 2025.

Arts & Culture$129kYouth Development$74kEducation$65kHuman Services$45kEnvironment$20kHousing & Shelter$20kScience & Tech$15kAnimals$5kOther$0
02FY2023 · 20 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

How this is measured
The 20 grants below total $105,000, the rows itemized in this filing. The $120,000 headline is the total grant expense on the return; the other $15,000 is giving the schedule does not break out (grants under the $5,000 itemization floor, grants to individuals, grants on other schedules). Every figure below describes the itemized rows only.

By grant size · FY2023

  • Under $10k19 grants · $95k
  • $10k–50k1 grant · $10k
$5,000
Median grant
—
States reached
$2.7M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
ARTS FOR LEARNING CT$10,000
CT AERONAUTICAL HISTORICAL ASSOC$5,000
CT VIRTUOSI CHAMBER ORCHESTRA$5,000
HARRIET BEECHER STOWE CENTER$5,000
HARTFORD PERFORMS INC$5,000
BUSHNELL CENTER PERFORMING ARTS$5,000
HORIZONS INC$5,000
JR ACHIEVEMENT OF SW NEW ENGLAND$5,000
LITTLE KIDS ROCK INC$5,000
MERCY LEARNING CENTER BRIDGEPORT$5,000
MY SISTERS PLACE$5,000
NEW BRITAIN SYMPHONY SOCIETY$5,000
NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA$5,000
S.T.E.P.S, INC$5,000
SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY$5,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

show:

Its human-services grants (FY20–21, $20k) land where the poverty rate runs at 9%, against an area that typically sits at 15%. 0% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Its grants skew toward lower-need ZIPs.

area typical 15%EMPOWER HER NETWORK: $5k → 9%THE VILLAGE FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDRENS: $5k → 11%BUILDING ONE COMMUNITY CORP: $5k → 9%BUILDING ONE COMMUNITY CORP: $5k → 9%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

37%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$146k · 15 repeat orgs$254k to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +116% since the first grant, against +26% for those funded once.

15 repeat relationships: 7 still active in FY2023, 8 since wound down; 13 grantees were first funded in FY2023 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

15
38

Total granted

$146k
$184k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+116%
+26%

Still filing today

40%
58%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2023, 33% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $70k went to new ones.

50%100%’20’21’22’23
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’20’21’22’23
Arts & CultureYouth DevelopmentEducationHuman ServicesEnvironmentHousing & ShelterOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • SM
    ST MARTIN DE PORRES ACADEMY INC
    2× · 2020–2021 · $10k · revenue +153%
  • CS
    CONNECTICUT SCIENCE CENTER INC
    2× · 2020–2021 · $10k · revenue +116%
  • GO
    GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE FOUNDATION INC
    2× · 2020–2021 · $10k · revenue +146%

Funded once

  • BA
    BARTLETT ARBORETUM AND GARDENS
    one grant, 2022 · $5k
  • TA
    TRINITY ACADEMY HARTFORD INC
    one grant, 2021 · $5k · revenue -17%
  • CZ
    CONNECTICUT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYINC
    one grant, 2021 · $5k · revenue -29%
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Cold Spring School Inc

Cold spring school challenges children to become self-reliant, curious and resourceful problem solvers with the academic and social skills to engage constructively and ethically in our diverse, changing world.

Education
2
Stamford Charter School for Excellence

The stamford charter school for excellence prepares young people in stamford, connecticut to compete for admission to and succeed in top public, private and parochial high schools by cultivating their intellectual, artistic, social,…

Education
3
The Children's School

An independent, nonprofit school serving the lower fairfield county area of connecticut for children ages three to eight, and providing an environment that fosters in children the joy of learning through the use of innovative materials and…

Education
4
Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Inc

Provide a sure foundation for young girls growing up in our society and to help girls grow and develop as individuals with confidence in themselves and their future.

Youth Development
5
Connecticut Humane Society

The connecticut humane society is the leading resource in the state for companion animal welfare, enriching the lives of families and communities through adoption services, medical care, education, and prevention of cruelty.

Animals
6
Elm City Montessori School Inc

Working in close partnership with new haven public schools, elm city montessori school (ecms) will offer new haven families a high-quality, public montessori school program. elm city montessori school is a racially and economically diverse…

Education
7
Ywca Greenwich Connecticut Inc

To empower women and girls and promote inclusion and dignity for all in our community. through leadership, innovative programs, services and educational opportunities, ywca greenwich is a driving force for a healthier, safer and more…

Human Services
8
Manchester Early Learning Center

Child day care. the organization provides childcare services for children ages 3-12 years. each program complies with the state of connecticut licensing requirements which requires that each program be staffed by qualified teachers and…

Human Services
9
The Children's Museum Inc

The childrens museum groups mission is to inspire lifelong learning among children and their caregivers by providing experiential learning opportunities covering steam, health nature and the environment. with a focus on at need communities…

Arts & Culture
10
Connecticut Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc

Empower a statewide network of caring, consistent volunteer court appointed special advocates to advance the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect so every child can find a safe, permanent home to thrive.

Crime & Legal
11
Greenwich Academy Inc

Greenwich academy is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls and young women that seeks to foster excellence. for more information see schedule o.its mission is to provide a challenging, comprehensive educational experience…

Education
12
United Way of Greater New Haven Inc

United way of greater new haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to our region's most pressing challenges in the areas of education, health, and financial stability, grounded in racial and social justice. we…

Philanthropy
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Inc; the most unlike its peers is My Sisters' Place Inc. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

30 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 30 of the 67 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

0
Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
12
Early backer (in before they grew)
29/30
Grantees still filing
21/30
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

ALWAYS HOME INC: $10,000 · OtherLEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS: $10,000 · OtherBUSHNELL CENTER PERFORMING ARTS: $10,000 · OtherSACRED HEART UNIVERSITY: $10,000 · OtherMERCY LEARNING CENTER OF: $10,000 · OtherYWCA HARTFORD REGION INC: $10,000 · OtherARTS FOR LEARNING CT: $10,000 · OtherLITTLE KIDS ROCK INC: $10,000 · OtherMY SISTERS PLACE: $10,000 · OtherS.T.E.P.S, INC: $9,000 · Other+35 more: $168,800 · Other+35 moreCONNECTICUT SCIENCE CENTER INC: $10,000 · Arts & CultureCONNECTICUT SCIE…GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE FOUNDATION INC: $10,000 · Arts & CultureGOODSPEED OPERA …NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC: $5,000 · Arts & CultureNEW HAVEN SYMPHO…HARTFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC: $5,000 · Arts & CultureHARTFORD SYMPHON…MUSIC WILL INC: $5,000 · Arts & CultureMUSIC WILL INCTHE DISCOVERY MUSEUM INC: $5,000 · Arts & CultureTHE DISCOVERY MU…CONNECTICUT WOMENS HALL OF FAME INC: $5,000 · Arts & CultureCONNECTICUT WOME…SHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS INC: $5,000 · Arts & CultureSHAKESPERIENCE P…ARTS FOR LEARNING CONNECTICUT: $5,000 · Arts & CultureARTS FOR LEARNIN…YELLOW FARMHOUSE EDUCATION CENTER INC: $5,000 · Arts & CultureYELLOW FARMHOUSE…ST MARTIN DE PORRES ACADEMY INC: $10,000 · EducationTRINITY ACADEMY HARTFORD INC: $5,000 · EducationGirls With Impact Inc: $5,000 · EducationBUILDING ONE COMMUNITY CORP: $10,000 · Human ServicesEMPOWER HER NETWORK INC DBA EMPOWERED NETWORK: $5,000 · Human ServicesTHE VILLAGE FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN: $5,000 · Human ServicesBIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CONNECTICUT INC: $5,000 · Youth DevelopmentBOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MERIDEN INC: $5,000 · Youth Development4-H EDUCATION CENTER AT AUERFARM INC: $5,000 · Youth DevelopmentWAKEMAN MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION INC: $5,000 · Youth DevelopmentBARTLETT ARBORETUM ASSOCIATION INC: $10,000 · EnvironmentCONNECTICUT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYINC: $5,000 · Animals
Other$267,800Arts & Culture$60,000Education$20,000Human Services$20,000Youth Development$20,000Environment$10,000Animals$5,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetST MARTIN DE PORRES ACADEMY INC: $10,000 over 2y, 0.3% of budgetBARTLETT ARBORETUM ASSOCIATION INC: $10,000 over 2y, 0.4% of budgetCONNECTICUT SCIENCE CENTER INC: $10,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetYWCA HARTFORD REGION INC: $10,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetGOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE FOUNDATION INC: $10,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetBUILDING ONE COMMUNITY CORP: $10,000 over 2y, 0.2% of budgetTRINITY ACADEMY HARTFORD INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.9% of budgetCONNECTICUT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYINC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetCHILDREN'S COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetBIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CONNECTICUT INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetNEW HAVEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetHARTFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetBIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWESTERN: $5,000 over 1y, 0.7% of budgetBOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MERIDEN INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.7% of budgetEMPOWER HER NETWORK INC DBA EMPOWERED NETWORK: $5,000 over 1y, 0.9% of budgetMUSIC WILL INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetTHE DISCOVERY MUSEUM INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budget4-H EDUCATION CENTER AT AUERFARM INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.5% of budgetALWAYS HOME INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.9% of budgetGirl Scouts of Connecticut Inc: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetCONNECTICUT WOMENS HALL OF FAME INC: $5,000 over 1y, 1.3% of budgetSHAKESPERIENCE PRODUCTIONS INC: $5,000 over 1y, 1.6% of budgetMY SISTERS' PLACE INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetARTS FOR LEARNING CONNECTICUT: $5,000 over 1y, 0.6% of budgetTHE VILLAGE FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetGirls With Impact Inc: $5,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetWATERBURY YOUTH SERVICES INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetYELLOW FARMHOUSE EDUCATION CENTER INC: $5,000 over 1y, 1.5% of budgetJEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HARTFORD: $3,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Liberty Bank Foundati…Peoples United Commun…Connecticut Humanitie…Eversource Energy Fou…Hartford Foundation f…Farmington Bank Commu…Fairfield County's Co…Sbm Charitable Founda…William Caspar Graust…Webster Bank Charitab…The Maximilian E and …American Savings Foun…
Liberty Bank Foundation IncCT34.2× affinity14 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Liberty Bank Foundation Inc · Peoples United Community Foundation · Connecticut Humanities Council Inc · Eversource Energy Foundation Inc · Hartford Foundation for Public Giving · Farmington Bank Community Foundation Inc · Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc · Sbm Charitable Foundation Inc · William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund · Webster Bank Charitable Foundation · The Maximilian E and Marion O Hoffman Foundation Inc · American Savings Foundation Inc

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Elizabeth Carse Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Elizabeth Carse Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 60%0%1%3%5%funder's share of their income ↑0%25%50%75%100%share of the org’s income from government →median 14%
  • The Village for Families and Children: 50% of income from government
  • Empower Her Network Inc Dba Empowered Network: 47% of income from government
  • My Sisters' Place Inc: 26% of income from government
  • 4-H Education Center at Auerfarm Inc: 25% of income from government
  • The Discovery Museum Inc: 15% of income from government
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Inc: 15% of income from government
  • Connecticut Science Center Inc: 14% of income from government
  • Arts for Learning Connecticut: 14% of income from government
  • Boys & Girls Club of Meriden Inc: 10% of income from government
  • Ywca Hartford Region Inc: 7% of income from government
  • Yellow Farmhouse Education Center Inc: 5% of income from government
  • New Haven Symphony Orchestra Inc: 3% of income from government
  • Girl Scouts of Connecticut Inc: 2% of income from government
  • Shakesperience Productions Inc: 2% of income from government
  • Goodspeed Opera House Foundation Inc: 0% of income from government
  • Hartford Symphony Orchestra Inc: 0% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
6get no government money at all
4report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
0rely on government for over half their income
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 67 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2023, released 2023. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

Possibly out of date. A more recent filing (FY2025) is on record and reports $115k of grant expense with no grantee named in the published copy. A private foundation itemizes every grant it makes, so a return carrying none has filed its list as an attachment that the public copy does not include. The figures above are therefore from FY2023, the most recent year this funder’s grantee list reached the public record.

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