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THE BETSY AND JESSE FINK

FAIRFIELD, CT 137219308

The Betsy and Jesse Fink Foundation is a Connecticut-based philanthropic organization with over $14 million in assets, focusing on education, environment, and agriculture, and supporting projects across numerous U.S. cities and states.

Overview

About THE BETSY AND JESSE FINK

The Betsy and Jesse Fink Foundation, based in Fairfield, Connecticut, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $14,723,260. The foundation's expenses amount to $1,899,238, while its revenue is $3,108,668. The foundation focuses on several key areas, including education, environment, philanthropy, agriculture, and forestry. It supports initiatives in various cities across the United States, including major urban centers like New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., as well as smaller towns. The foundation operates in multiple states such as Arizona, California, Colorado, and Texas. The trustees, Jesse and Betsy Fink, are actively involved in the foundation's operations, dedicating a combined total of 15 hours per week without compensation.

Focus Areas

EducationEnvironmentPhilanthropyFoundationsAgriculturefishing and forestryAgricultureFarmlands- Less

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $14.7M
Total Awarded This Year $1.7M
Average Grant Size $41K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 10,449
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
0%
Contact Information
FAIRFIELD, CT US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$14,723,260

in 2024, compared to $13,949,044 in 2023

Annual Grants
$1,689,968

41 grants awarded in 2024

Program Expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

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Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$560,000RENAISSANCE CHARITABLEGRANT TO RENAISSANCE CHARITABLE DAF8910 PURDUE RD SUITE 555 INDIANAPOLIS, IN US2022
$250,000RENAISSANCE CHARITABLEGRANT TO RENAISSANCE CHARITABLE DAF8910 PURDUE RD SUITE 555 INDIANAPOLIS, IN US2023
$250,000DENVER FILM SOCIETYGRANT AREA: 501C ENTITY FOR FUNDING TO EXPOSURE LABS FOR FILM BRAIDING SWEETGRASS2510 E COLFAX AVENUE DENVER, CO US2024
$200,000ESF COLLEGE FOUNDATIONGRANT AREA: SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES (CENTER FOR NATIVE PEOPLES, RESTORATION SCIENCE CENTER)214 BRAY HALL 1 FORESTRY DRIVE SYRACUSE, NY US2022
$200,000ESF COLLEGE FOUNDATIONGRANT AREA: SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES & MISC (CENTER FOR NATIVE PEOPLES; RESTORATION SCIENCE)214 BRAY HALL 1 FORESTRY DRIVE SYRACUSE, NY US2023
$200,000RENAISSANCE CHARITABLEGRANT TO RENAISSANCE CHARITABLE DAF8910 PURDUE RD SUITE 555 INDIANAPOLIS, IN US2023
$125,000REFED INCGRANT AREA: SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT)PO BOX 1531 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY US2023
$125,000ISLAND GROWN INITIATIVE LTDGRANT AREA: SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS (SUPPORT IGI'S 2022-23 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN)PO BOX 622 VINEYARD HAVEN, MA US2023
$125,000ISLAND GROWN INITIATIVE LTDGRANT AREA: SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS (PMT #2 OF 2 PER 2022-23 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN)PO BOX 622 VINEYARD HAVEN, MA US2024
$125,000ESF COLLEGE FOUNDATIONGRANT AREA: SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES - RESTORATION SCIENCE CENTER POLLINATOR ECOLOGIST POSITION AND P...214 BRAY HALL 1 FORESTRY DRIVE SYRACUSE, NY US2024
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People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
JF
JESSE FINK
TRUSTEE$02022
BF
BETSY FINK
TRUSTEE$02022
JF
JESSE FINK
TRUSTEE$02023
BF
BETSY FINK
TRUSTEE$02023
JF
JESSE FINK
TRUSTEE$02024
BF
BETSY FINK
TRUSTEE$02024
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Last updated on August 25, 2025