Foundations that fund arts and culture in Connecticut
These 25 foundations made grants to arts and culture in Connecticut in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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American Savings Foundation Inc
- $43,200 to New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain: Program grant - art education and outreach program 2024-25
- $21,000 to Shakesperience Productions, Waterbury: Program grant - in-school theater arts program 2024-25 - waterbury
- $17,600 to Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, New Britain: Program grant - in-school music performances 2024-25
How to apply: See general explanation attachment
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: See general explanation attachment
Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc
- $150,000 to Friends of the Thomaston Opera House, Thomaston: To assist in funding the ongoing renovations to the Thomaston Opera House.
- $15,000 to Landmark Community Theatre, Thomaston: To provide annual support for the theatre.
- $15,000 to Landmark Community Theatre, Thomaston: To provide annual support.
How to apply: Written one page budget; 501C3 Determination Letter; how funds will be used
Deadlines: June 30
Restrictions: No
The Maximilian E and Marion O Hoffman Foundation Inc
- $250,000 to American Museum Tort Law Inc, Winsted: General support
- $25,000 to Connecticut Electric Railway Association Incorporated, East Windsor: Restoration project
- $25,000 to Mystic Seaport Museum Inc, Mystic: Exhibition support
How to apply: Prescribed application form which may be obtained from the foundation
Deadlines: Yes
Restrictions: None other than political limitations
Chelsea Groton Foundation
- $7,500 to National Coast Guard Museum Association, New London: On final approach: nearing capital campaign completion for the national coast guard museum
- $5,000 to Garde Arts Center Inc, New London: Loading stage plaza
- $3,500 to Green Planet Films Inc, Pawcatuck: Expanding green planet programs to underfunded non-profits
How to apply: All applications must be made online and must include 501 (c) (3) status, mission statement, complete budget for project described, operating budget, audited financial statements and form 990.
Deadlines: Grant applications may be submitted from february 1st through april 30th.
Restrictions: Public charities exempt under irc section 501(c) (3) and governmental units referred to under irc section 170 (c) (1). Programs benefiting communities served by the chelsea groton bank are given special consideration.
Newalliance Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Music Haven, New Haven: To support resident musicians' salaries and to retain long-term teachers who work with...
- $17,600 to New Haven Symphony Orchestra, New Haven: To support nhsos general operations during the 2024-2025 season.
- $12,500 to Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven: To support visual arts classes and instructional opportunities in eight disciplines.
How to apply: Eligibility requirements, guidelines, funding priorities, application deadlines and application forms are available on the foundation's website at www.newalliancefoundation.org under "applying for a grant".
Deadlines: Please refer to our website www.newalliancefoundation.org under "applying for a grant".
Restrictions: Grants are awarded to established not-for-profit organizations, classified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. For additional restrictions or limitation please refer to our website...
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to Garde Arts Center Inc, New London: Pace: partners - arts. Community. Education
- $5,000 to Connecticut Science Center Inc, Hartford: Stem career showcases at the connecticut science center
- $5,000 to Eugene Oneill Memorial Theater Center Inc, Waterford: Monte cristo cottage revitalization & 2024 beech party celebration
How to apply: For grants: grant requests should be submitted online www.dominionenergy.com/foundation. The application includes the following: information about the organization including a copy of most recent financial statements; the purpose and amount of the grant request; and anticipated...
Deadlines: Grant applications will be accepted online during two annual grant cycles, spring and fall.
Restrictions: For grants: grants are limited to organizations that are: defined as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code; within the dominion operating area; focused on health and human services, education, culture and...
Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington: Hill-Stead Museum's Lecture Series
- $3,000 to The Childrens Museum Inc, West Hartford: Support the Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic
- $2,500 to American Mural Project, Winsted: American Mural Projects Ramp Gallery Completion
How to apply: Please visit the website for complete instructions on how to apply for a grant: https://nwcommunitybank.com/foundation/ Potential applicants will be required to create an account with the Foundation's Online Portal in order to submit their application materials. Applicants may...
Deadlines: March 15th, September 15th
Restrictions: Applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) organizations, and the Foundation will give preference to those organizations providing services that align with the goals and communities served by Northwest Community Bank. The Foundation does...
Cheryl Chase & Stuart Bear Family Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford: Support of premier membership
- $15,000 to Connecticut Science Center, Hartford: Annual giving
- $12,000 to New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain: Unrestricted purpose
How to apply: No specific form
Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Inc
- $3,000 to Danbury Music Centre Inc, Danbury: Exempt purpose
- $2,500 to Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Inc, Waterbury: Exempt purpose
- $2,500 to Preserve New Fairfield Inc, New Fairfield: Exempt purpose
How to apply: By specific application available at the above address upon request
Deadlines: As outlined on the application
Restrictions: Generally, grant sizes will range from $1,000 to $10,000. Qualifying irs section 501(c) (3) organizations serving the following connecticut cities & towns: danbury, bethel, brookfield, newtown, new milford, new fairfield, sherman, redding,...
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to The Mark Twain Memorial, Hartford: Education
- $20,000 to Horace Bushnell Memorial Hall Corporation, Hartford: Arts
- $20,000 to Hartford Symphony Orchestra Inc, Hartford: Arts
How to apply: Grant requests to be submitted online. Information required includes organization name, purpose of grant request & amount requested.
Deadlines: Human Services - March; United Way - August; Arts - October; Financial Wellness - July; Education -
Restrictions: Grantee must be a 501(c)(3) organization located in or near communities in which the foundation has a presence.
Tw Marian W Ottley-Watertown
- $200,000 to Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Inc, Waterbury: General operating
- $150,000 to Railroad Museum of New England Inc, Thomaston: General operating
- $26,000 to Seven Angels Theatre Inc, Waterbury: General operating
How to apply: Letter Form
Restrictions: Cover letter maximum 2 pages including basic and financial information and list of board members with copy of IRS determination letter
John and Kelly Hartman Foundation
- $55,000 to Theaterworks Inc, Hartford: Current use for charitable purposes
- $50,000 to Hartford Stage Company Inc, Hartford: Current use for charitable purposes
- $5,000 to Capital Classics Inc, West Hartford: Current use for charitable purposes
How to apply: Letter
Ion Bank Foundation Inc
- $7,500 to Seven Angels Theatre, Waterbury: "a night at the club"
- $4,000 to After School Arts Program Inc, Washington Depot: "project hope"
- $2,500 to Ball & Socket Arts Inc, Cheshire: Diaper distribution support
How to apply: See attached grant application (available on web-site)
Deadlines: See attached grant guidelines (available on web-site)
Restrictions: See attached grant guidelines (available on web-site)
The Shubert Foundation Inc
- $260,000 to Hartford Stage Company Inc, Hartford: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
- $175,000 to Goodspeed Opera House Foundation Inc, East Haddam: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
- $100,000 to Connecticut Players Foundation Inc the, New Haven: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
How to apply: All requests must be submitted on the foundation's application form and include a copy of the applicant's letter from the u.s. Treasury department granting federal tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the u.s. Internal revenue code. To be eligible for a grant and if audited...
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: The shubert foundation exclusively provides funds for general operating support. Funds are not provided for project support, nor allocated for capital or endowment campaigns, nor to individuals or conduit organizations.
Elizabeth M Landon & Harriette M Landon
- $95,000 to Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Hartford: General charitable purposes
- $25,000 to Hartford Stage Company, Hartford: General charitable purposes
- $12,000 to Connecticut Science Center, Hartford: General charitable purposes
How to apply: By written request
Deadlines: Applications considered on a rolling basis in the order received
Restrictions: Only organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of irs code and qualifying as public charities under sec. 509 (a) are eligible for grants.
Sandra & Arnold Chase Family Foundation Inc
- $5,400 to Voices of Hope, Farmington: Unrestricted purpose
- $5,000 to West Hartford Art League, West Hartford: Unrestricted purpose
- $3,500 to New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain: Unrestricted purpose
How to apply: No specific form
Katharine K Mclane and Henry R Mclane
- $80,000 to Hartford Stage Company, Hartford: Unrestricted
- $45,000 to Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Hartford: Unrestricted
- $10,000 to Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford: Unrestricted
How to apply: By written request
Deadlines: Applications considered on a rolling basis in the order received
Restrictions: Only organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of IRS code and qualifying as public charities under section 509(a) are eligible for grants
Jeniam Foundation
- $15,000 to New Canaan Chamber Music Inc, New Canaan: General support
- $10,000 to Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Norwalk: General support
- $5,000 to Massaro Community Farm, Woodbridge: Electric van challenge grant
How to apply: No formal submission guidelines. Use a summary format (1-2 pages) for initial requests and include budget information. Specific details will be requested later, as appropriate.
Deadlines: No formal submission deadlines.
Restrictions: Jeniam foundation has specific mission areas of (a) conservation with emphasis on avian species and (b) community enhancement projects in new canaan, ct area. Grants are awarded primarily for capital projects, but may also include...
R S Gernon Trust
- $6,000 to Eastern Connecticut Symphony, New London: Supports music in the
- $5,000 to Connecticut Public Affairs Network Inc, Hartford: Unrestricted general
- $5,000 to Arts for Learning Connecticut, Hamden: Support educational
How to apply: See attachment
Deadlines: August 15
Restrictions: Organizations located or operating in the city of norwich, ct for the benefit of norwich residents
Ethel & Abe Lapides Foundation Inc C/O Richard Feldman Esq
- $2,000 to Neighborhood Music School, New Haven: Support for youth educational programs
- $1,000 to Connecticut Radio Information System, Windsor: Support for the hearing impaired
- $1,000 to Elm Shakespeare Company, New Haven: Summer programs
How to apply: In written form: name of organization, tax exempt identification number, date of inception and charitable purpose, except for national public charities list the names and addresses of trustees and officers, the amount requested and time frame desired, explanation as to how...
Robert C Vance Char Fdn
- $500,000 to New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain: Unrestricted general
- $199,000 to Trinity on Main, New Britain: Supports building repairs
- $3,500 to Connecticut Choral Artists, New Britain: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Must confirm to united community service format
Restrictions: Organization/or serves new britian ct area & can receive tax deductible contributions
The Barnes Foundation Inc C/O Timothy O'connor
- $20,000 to Connecticut Science Center Inc, Hartford: To support educational programs
- $20,000 to Neighborhood Music School, New Haven: To support educational programs
- $15,000 to Charter Oak Temple Restoration Association, Hartford: To support educational programs
How to apply: Written request including budget and proof of tax exempt status and description of organization
Deadlines: Submissions should be made six to twelve months in advance
Restrictions: Federally tax exempt, non-profit organizations relating to precollegiate education in the state of connecticut
The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin
- $33,500 to Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Hartford: Annual gift
- $10,000 to New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain: New exhibition of work by
- $5,000 to Real Art Ways, Hartford: Annual gift
How to apply: By written request
Deadlines: Applications considered on a rolling basis in the order received
Restrictions: Only organizations described in section 501 (c)(3) of IRS code and qualifying as public charities under sec. 509(a) are eligible for grants.
The Oaklawn Foundationinc
- $34,000 to Stamford Museum and Nature Center, Stamford: Pledge for education programs and director's grant to 501c organization
- $2,000 to The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Norwalk: Director's grant to 501c organization
- $1,500 to Friends of Ambler Farm, Wilton: Director's grant to 501c organization
How to apply: Applications should include data as to the purpose and proposed use of the grant; pertinent financial data should be submitted.
Deadlines: Grant submissions need to be submitted by february 1st.
Restrictions: Grantee must be an exempt organization under section 501(c) of the internal revenue code. No other special factors.
The William H & Rosanna T Andrulat
- $14,000 to Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Hartford: Unrestricted
- $9,000 to Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford: Unrestricted
- $9,000 to Hartford Stage Company, Hartford: Unrestricted
How to apply: By written request
Deadlines: Applications considered on a rolling basis in the order received
Restrictions: Only organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of irs code and qualifying as public charities under sec. 509(a) are eligable for grants.
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