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Dur-A-Flex Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in EAST HARTFORD, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. The principal officer is Robert S Smith. It holds total assets of $4.3M. Annual income is reported at $756K. Total assets have grown from $2.2M in 2012 to $4.3M in 2025. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2025. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut and California. According to available records, Dur-A-Flex Foundation Inc. has made 90 grants totaling $823K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $181K in 2020 to $287K in 2025. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $356K distributed across 42 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $40K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 51 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 26 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dur-A-Flex Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 90 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, NJ, NY.
Dur-A-Flex Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $823K across 90 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $40K.
Dur-A-Flex Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dur-A-Flex Foundation Inc. is headquartered in EAST HARTFORD, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD CULLEN | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| KIERSTEN SMITH | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| ROBERT S SMITH | CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$287K
Total Assets
$4.3M
Fair Market Value
$5.8M
Net Worth
$4.3M
Grants Paid
$287K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$159K
Distribution Amount
$235K
Total: $3.1M
Total Grants
90
Total Giving
$823K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
51
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALVATION ARMYGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | HARTFORD, CT | $10K | 2025 |
| WICKHAM PARKGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | MANCHESTER, CT | $5K | 2025 |
| UNITY OF GREATER HARTFORDGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | SOUTH WINDSOR, CT | $40K | 2025 |
| MACC CHARITIESGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | MANCHESTER, CT | $30K | 2025 |
| BANCROFT NEUROHEALTHGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | CHERRY HILL, NJ | $30K | 2025 |
| HOCKANUM VALLEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL INCGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | VERNON, CT | $30K | 2025 |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATIONGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $25K | 2025 |
| MATH - MEDICAL AID TO HAITI INCGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | MARLBOROUGH, CT | $25K | 2025 |
| FELLOWSHIP PLACE INCGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | NEW HAVEN, CT | $10K | 2025 |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION INCGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | BOSTON, MA | $10K | 2025 |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITALGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | BOSTON, MA | $10K | 2025 |
| ST JUDE'S CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITALGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | MEMPHIS, TN | $10K | 2025 |
| GAYLORD HOSPITAL INCGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | WALLINGFORD, CT | $10K | 2025 |
| FRIENDS OF ACADIAGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | BAR HARBOR, ME | $5K | 2025 |
| CONNECTICUT DRAFT HORSE RESCUEGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | EAST HADDAM, CT | $5K | 2025 |
| CONNECTICUT HOSPICE INCGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | BRANFORD, CT | $5K | 2025 |
| HOLE IN THE WALL GANG CAMPGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | ASHFORD, CT | $5K | 2025 |
| ST BERNARD CATOLIC SCHOOLGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | ENFIELD, CT | $5K | 2025 |
| PROJECT SWEET PEAS FOUNDATIONGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | WARWICK, RI | $5K | 2025 |
| RAY OF LIGHT FARM INCGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | EAST HADDAM, CT | $5K | 2025 |
| DIDELCO GUIDE DOG FOUNDATIONGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | BLOOMFIELD, CT | $5K | 2025 |
| ENFIELD FOOD SHELF INCGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DONOR RELATIONS | ENFIELD, CT | $2K | 2025 |
| Math Medical Aid To Haiti IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | West Hartford, CT | $25K | 2022 |
| Manchester Area Conference Of Churches IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Manchester, CT | $20K | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Greater Hartford Area ServicesGENERAL OPERATIONS | Hartford, CT | $10K | 2022 |
| Gaylord Specialty HealthcareGENERAL OPERATIONS | Wallingford, CT | $10K | 2022 |
| Project Sweet PeasGENERAL OPERATIONS | Warwick, RI | $5K | 2022 |
| Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Bloomfield, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Simsbury Rugby Club IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Simsbury, CT | $2K | 2022 |