Charles & Mary James Home For Aged
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting individuals, particularly women of Albanian and/or Greek Orthodox descent, through financial assistance. Its mission focuses on promoting the well-being of the elderly and providing human services, as evidenced by its grant-making activities. The foundation primarily serves individuals in need, with a notable emphasis on aged populations. While it operates mainly in Connecticut, it has also extended support to recipients in neighboring states. The foundation's commitment to charitable disbursements reflects its values of community support and assistance to vulnerable populations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small Connecticut-based applicant (or an individual beneficiary) that serves or is an eligible woman of Albanian and/or Greek Orthodox descent and can be nominated or otherwise come to the foundation's attention.
Good Fit
- • Located in Connecticut or serving Connecticut residents.
- • Directly serves or documents eligibility as an Albanian and/or Greek Orthodox woman.
- • Can demonstrate clear financial need in simple written materials.
- • Has an existing relationship or nomination route to board members or local nominators.
- • Seeks a grant in the $7K–$10K range or similar one-time support.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Connecticut (about 94% of dollars in the latest year), with only minimal out-of-state support.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 25 distinct recipients (25 grants) and multiple independent recipients funded rather than a single beneficiary, indicating a broad recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows four new recipients in the latest year, but the foundation explicitly states grants are only to preselected eligible women and the process appears nomination-driven, so unsolicited applicants are unlikely to be routinely accepted.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
