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Gw Foundation Tr

EIN 06-6469925 · CT · NTEE T21

Education funderEducation funders in ConnecticutAll Connecticut foundations
Invitation only Typical grant ~$72.5K Funds in FL, WI, OH +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Gw Foundation Tr based in CT paid 6 grants totaling $1M to 6 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $662K, with a median of $72.5K. Its largest recipients included COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARD, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION, and CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$27,189,172
Giving (latest yr)
$1,042,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
6
Median grant
$72.5K
Recipients
6
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Community Foundation of Broward$662,000
  • University of Wisconsin Foundation$200,000
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation$100,000
  • Wendt Family Philanthropic Fund$45,000
  • Slow Burn Theatre Company Inc$25,000

Where grants went

  • Florida$687,000 · 2 grants
  • Wisconsin$200,000 · 1 grant
  • Ohio$100,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$45,000 · 1 grant
  • Connecticut$10,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (6)

Community Foundation of Broward
Fort Lauderdale, FL
To Transform the Community Through Focused Leadership That Fosters Collaboration, Builds Endowment, Advances Equity, and Connects People Who Care to Causes That Matter.
$662,000
University of Wisconsin Foundation
Madison, WI
To Promote the Welfare of and Advance the Objectives of the University of Wisconsin Madison by Encouraging the Interest, Engagement, and Financial Support of Alumni, Donors, and Friends IN the Life of the University and With Each Other.
$200,000
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, OH
To Integrate Clinical and Hospital Care With Research and Education.
$100,000
Wendt Family Philanthropic Fund
New York, NY
To Support Initiatives That Educate, Empower, and Lift Individuals to Reach Their Full Potential, As Well As to Support Programs That Strengthen Communities.
$45,000
Slow Burn Theatre Company Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
To Showcase the Best of Contemporary Musical Theatre to South Florida.
$25,000
Stamford Center for the Arts Inc
Stamford, CT
To Award Scholarships for Many Under-resourced Youth and Encourage a Life-long Appreciation of the Performing Arts.
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Gw Foundation Tr does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Gw Foundation Tr is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 5 states.

In its most recent filing, Gw Foundation Tr reported 6 itemized grants totaling $1M. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $662K (median $72.5K).

Recent recipients include COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARD, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION, CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, among 6 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

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