Bossidy Foundation

EIN 06-1188527 Β· CT

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in CT, MA, NY +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Bossidy Foundation based in CT paid 19 grants totaling $3.2M to 19 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $1.3M, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included VNA OF RIDGEFIELD, RADICAL HOPE, and RIDGE BOYSGIRLS CLUB. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$7,767,575
Giving (latest yr)
$3,224,600
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
19
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
19
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Vna of Ridgefield$1,254,600
  • Radical Hope$1,200,000
  • Ridge Boysgirls Club$400,000
  • Covenant House$100,000
  • Foundations of Nuvance Health$100,000

Where grants went

  • Connecticut$1,802,100 Β· 9 grants
  • Massachusetts$1,272,500 Β· 5 grants
  • New York$135,000 Β· 3 grants
  • Florida$15,000 Β· 2 grants

Grants Paid (19)

Vna of Ridgefield
Ridgefield, CT
To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission
$1,254,600
Radical Hope
Conccord, MA
To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission
$1,200,000
Ridge Boysgirls Club
Ridgefield, CT
To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission
$400,000
Covenant House
New York, NY
To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission
$100,000
Foundations of Nuvance Health
Danbury, CT
To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission
$100,000
Nantucket Performing Arts Center
Nantucket, MA
To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission
$50,000
Cardinal Dolan Annual Stewardship Appeal
New York, NY
To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission
$25,000
Ridgefield Social Services
Ridgefield, CT
To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission
$25,000
Sankaty Head Foundation
Siasconset, MA
To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission
$20,000
Ridgefield Library
Ridgefield, CT
To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission
$10,000
Lounsbury House
Ridgefield, CT
To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission
$10,000
Our Lady of FL Spiritual Center
North Palm Beach, FL
To Support the Organization's Charitable Mission
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Bossidy Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Bossidy Foundation is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health. Its recent grants reached organizations across 4 states.

In its most recent filing, Bossidy Foundation reported 19 itemized grants totaling $3.2M. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $1.3M (median $10K).

Recent recipients include VNA OF RIDGEFIELD, RADICAL HOPE, RIDGE BOYSGIRLS CLUB, among 19 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Bossidy Foundation is a private foundation based in Connecticut, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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