Foundations that fund community development in Connecticut
These 25 foundations made grants to community development 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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Webster Bank Charitable Foundation
- $15,000 to Community Economic Development Fund Foundation Inc, Meriden: for Small Business Development
- $10,000 to Northside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance Inc, Hartford: General & Unrestricted
- $10,000 to Connecticut Main Street Center Inc, Hartford: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: Https://www.websterbank.com/about/corporate-responsibility/philanthrop y/
Deadlines: Https://www.websterbank.com/about/corporate-responsibility/philanthrop y/
Restrictions: Https://www.websterbank.com/about/corporate-responsibility/philanthrop y/
Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Norwalk Housing Foundation, Norwalk: Exempt purpose
- $3,500 to Connecticut Institute for Communities Inc, Danbury: Exempt purpose
- $3,500 to Jericho Partnership Inc, Danbury: 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,...
Travelers Foundation
- $50,000 to Upper Albany Main Street Program Inc, Hartford: Operating support for Upper Albany Main Street Programs and Initiatives
- $50,000 to Northeast Neighborhood Partners Inc, Hartford: Operating support for the North Hartford Partnership Advancing Equitable Social and...
- $25,000 to Northside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance Inc, Hartford: Operating support for the Asylum Hill Homeownership program
How to apply: httpswwwtravelerscomabouttra velerscommunityapplyforfunding
Deadlines: See in 2b for annual schedule
Restrictions: Only 501c3 organizations or foreign public charity
Newalliance Foundation Inc
- $7,500 to Collab Incorporated, New Haven: To support two cohorts of the 12-week accelerator program, serving 30-40 entrepreneurs...
- $3,500 to Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Jewett City: To support tvccas senior nutrition program in meeting the nutritional and social needs of...
- $2,000 to Cpen - Community Placemaking Engagement Network, New Haven: To support prevention smart education alliance expansion from 4 schools to city-wide.
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...
Chelsea Groton Foundation
- $7,500 to Connecticut Main Street Center, Hartford: Main street accelerator
- $5,000 to Norwich Rotary Foundation Inc, Bozrah: Rotary coat project
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.
Newtown Savings Bank Foundation Inc C/O Newtown Savings Bank
- $6,000 to Jericho Partnership, Danbury: Exempt purpose
- $5,000 to Connecticut Institute for Communities, Danbury: Exempt purpose
How to apply: Applications should be made in writing
Restrictions: Grants are limited to applicants in the newtown and surrounding area and communities with newtown savings bank branches
Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc
- $3,500 to West End Association, Bristol: To provide a sponsorship for the community event held annually in Rockwell Park.
- $1,000 to The Bunker Hill Neighborhood Association Inc, Waterbury: To assist in funding the 2025 summer concert series.
How to apply: Written one page budget; 501C3 Determination Letter; how funds will be used
Deadlines: June 30
Restrictions: No
The Goodnow Fund
- $2,000 to Darien Community Association, Darien: Scholarships
- $2,000 to Darien Community Association, Darien: General support
How to apply: No specific format
Deadlines: No specific deadline
Restrictions: Organization must be listed under sec. 170(c)
Eastern Ct Savings Bank Foundation Inc
- $1,500 to Norwich Rotary Foundation Inc, Bozrah: To help the rotary coat fund which provides winter coats to children from low income...
- $1,500 to Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Jewett City: To fund the emergency client assistance fund to assist low-income families in financial...
How to apply: Applicants should complete foundation application.
Deadlines: Annually by march 31,
Restrictions: Geographic area served by eastern savings bank
Stich Charitable Foundation
- $75,000 to Womens Mentoring Network Inc, Stamford: Funds for development manager salary, year-end bonus, bookkeeper salary, annual event...
How to apply: PDF submitted electronically that includes: summary and history of program, website address, IRS establishment letter, two most recent 990s and audits if applicable, reason for application, amount requested and a proposed budget and schedule of how funds will be used.
Deadlines: Applications accepted year-round
Restrictions: Mission-driven organizations and Christian values-based programs; programs with an existing budget of $500,000 to $3 million; programs must be based in and serve the United States population
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Forge City Works, Hartford: Financial Wellness
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.
The Maximilian E and Marion O Hoffman Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Hockanum Valley Community Council Inc, Vernon: Mental health and substance abuse program
How to apply: Prescribed application form which may be obtained from the foundation
Deadlines: Yes
Restrictions: None other than political limitations
The Nordson Corporation Foundation
- $15,000 to Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc, Jewett City: General operating support
How to apply: Electronic request including type of program and specific use of funds
Deadlines: Every february 15th, may 15th, august 15th, and november 15th
Restrictions: Must be a charitable organization which provides for charitable, scientific, or education purposes for community benefit
Ion Bank Foundation Inc
- $11,000 to Naugatuck Economic Development Corp, Naugatuck: "contribution"
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)
Connecticut Health Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Advocacy To Legacy Inc, Windsor: To support the advocacy efforts to limit the sale of tobacco /nicotine cannabis products...
How to apply: Grant application (proposal), budget, electronic submission
Deadlines: Prop/bdgt due 14 weeks, concept paper due 18 weeks prior to quarter end
Restrictions: Grants are limited to connecticut and grantees must be exempt under 501(c)(3)
Farmington Bank Community Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Forge City Works, Hartford: Culinary & customer service job training
How to apply: All applicants should use the "grant application grant request" form
Restrictions: All grants are made subject to the foundation's grantmaking guidelines.
Tuw Evan Hughes Charitable Trust
- $6,000 to Norfolk Community Association, Norfolk: Sculpture trail project
How to apply: See attached statement
Restrictions: See attached statement
Rockville Bank Community Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Hockanum Valley Community Council Inc, Vernon: Hvcc food bank (vernon)
How to apply: See website
Deadlines: See website
Restrictions: See website
R S Gernon Trust
- $5,000 to Thames Valley Council Community Action, Jewett City: Supports homeless
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
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
- $4,000 to Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Jewett City: Tvcca senior nutrition program serving eastern connecticut residents age 60 & older
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...
American Savings Foundation Inc
- $3,500 to Regional Data Cooperative for Greater New Haven, New Haven: Discretionary grants - datahaven community wellbeing survey
How to apply: See general explanation attachment
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: See general explanation attachment
Peoplesbank Charitable Foundation Inc
- $2,000 to Bradley Regional Chamber of Commerce, East Granby: Exempt purpose
How to apply: See application
Deadlines: No particular deadlines
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) public charities qualified under irc section 170(c) to receive tax deductible donations and are located in or contribute to the communiites served by peoples bank.
Greater Hartford Automobile Dealers Association Foundation Inc
- $1,500 to Hockanum Valley Community Council, Vernon: Services in transportation, mental health, substance abuse, basic needs.
How to apply: Contact foundation for grant applications.
Deadlines: Next submission deadline is october 1, 2025.
Restrictions: The foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) public charities which are based in the greater hartford area and which serve community needs primarily in the areas of culture, the arts, the needy and the homeless through sponsorship of special...
Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc
- $1,000 to Canton Main Street Inc, Collinsville: Music on Main 2024
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...
Peridot Foundation Inc
- $1,000 to The Town Center Project Inc, Hebron: General Fund
How to apply: A written request that includes proof of the applicant's tax exempt status; a summary of its mission, principal services and primary focus; a list of its board of directors; the amount of the grant requested; a description of the initiative or project for which the grant will be...
Deadlines: December 31st
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