Filling in the Blanks
NORWALK, CT · Human Services
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Filling in the Blanks has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
FILLING IN THE BLANKS ("FITB") AIMS TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD HUNGER BY PROVIDING CHILDREN IN NEED WITH MEALS ON THE WEEKENDS. FITB STRIVES TO STRENGTHEN AND EMPOWER HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD, SPECIFICALLY FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. FITB FULFILLS THIS MISSION BY DELIVERING MEALS DIRECTLY TO CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES EACH WEEKEND TO BRIDGE THE GAP WHEN THEY ARE NOT RECEIVING NUTRITION FROM THEIR SCHOOLS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, OR CAMPS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS TO REMOVE ONE WORRY FROM THEIR LIVES, PUT THEM ON MORE EQUAL GROUND WITH THEIR FOOD-SECURE PEERS, AND PROVIDE CONSISTENT NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Filling in the Blanks
$4.9M in foundation grants on record from 105 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $1.6M | 4 |
| Harold W Mcgraw Jr Family Foundation Inc C/O Cummings & Lockwood | $477K | 3 |
| Rhimes Foundation | $381K | 8 |
| Synchrony Foundation | $311K | 5 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management | $250K | 1 |
| Impact 100 Fairfield County | $121K | 2 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $111K | 3 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $110K | 5 |
| Knowing Noah - the Noah John Grimes Family Foundation | $100K | 1 |
| Hollyjolly Foundation | $75K | 1 |
Leadership
SHAWNEE KNIGHT — CO-PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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