Foundations that fund food programs in Connecticut
These 25 foundations made grants to food programs 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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Newalliance Foundation Inc
- $8,500 to Loaves and Fishes New Haven, New Haven: To support food pantry and clothing closet.
- $7,500 to New Haven Ecology Project, New Haven: To support a diverse and growing community of youth and families.
- $5,000 to Click Inc, Windham: To support youth in gaining workforce, leadership, and advocacy skills through...
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...
Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc
- $6,000 to Plymouth Community Food Pantry, Terryville: To assist in funding the purchase of milk, fresh eggs and healthy nonperishable food...
- $4,000 to Farmington Food Pantry Inc, Farmington: To assist in funding the purchase of personal care items to provide for pantry shoppers.
- $3,000 to The Bristol Farmers Market Inc, Bristol: To assist in funding the market's SNAP usage for the 2024 season.
How to apply: Written one page budget; 501C3 Determination Letter; how funds will be used
Deadlines: June 30
Restrictions: No
American Savings Foundation Inc
- $27,860 to New Britain Roots, New Britain: Program grant - roots garden clubs 2024-25
- $6,790 to New Britain Roots, New Britain: Summer internships - summer program assistant
- $5,000 to Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries, Essex: Community grants - pantry food distribution
How to apply: See general explanation attachment
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: See general explanation attachment
Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc
- $4,000 to Friendly Hands Food Bank Inc, Torrington: Replenish the Shelves for the Hungry
- $2,000 to Open Door Inc, Winsted: Replenish the Shelves, To-Go Containers and Awning Repairs
- $1,000 to Thrive Farm Inc, Simsbury: Greenhouse and Maintenance Building Renovation/ Activation
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...
Farmington Bank Community Foundation Inc
- $6,500 to Bread for Life, Southington: Funding for food expenses for a soup kitchen
- $6,000 to New Britain Roots, New Britain: The community fridge project
- $5,000 to Healing Meals Foundation Corporation, Weatogue: Healthy meals for neighbors in need
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.
Ion Bank Foundation Inc
- $4,000 to Healing Meals Foundation Corporation, Bloomfield: "manna food pantry"
- $4,000 to Bread for Life Inc, Southbury: "waterbury summer 2025"
- $2,000 to Naugatuck Valley Soup Kitchen, Naugatuck: "national night out"
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)
Chelsea Groton Foundation
- $3,500 to East Lyme Giving Garden, East Lyme: 2024 giving garden
- $2,599 to Groton Community Meals, Mystic: Generator for mobile food trailer
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.
Rockville Bank Community Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Enfield Food Shelf Inc, Enfield: Food pantry support
- $1,000 to Vernon Community Network, Rockville: Funding for national night out
How to apply: See website
Deadlines: See website
Restrictions: See website
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
- $3,500 to East Lyme Giving Garden, East Lyme: 2024 growing garden
- $2,000 to Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries, Essex: Pantry food distribution
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...
International Paper Company Foundation
- $2,000 to Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, Stamford: Grant application 2024
- $1,241 to Interfaith Human Services of Putnam, Putnam: Ihsp nourishing neighbors
How to apply: Instructions available in an online grant application system (cybergrants) at www.ipgiving.com. Most requests go through local review.
Deadlines: Date determined by local facility.
Restrictions: Major emphasis on communities where international paper company employees live and work.
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Food Rescue Us, Stamford: Food rescue us - boston
How to apply: Only online applications are accepted. Visit www.libertymutualfoundation.org to apply online.
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines. Liberty mutual foundation has rolling reviews of applications.
Restrictions: Liberty mutual foundation does not provide philanthropic support for: individuals; foundations that are primarily grantmaking agencies; religious organizations requesting funds for sectarian activities; fraternal, social or political...
Lester E Foster & Phyllis M Foster Foundation
- $33,735 to Covenant Soup Kitchen, Willimantic: General financial assistance
How to apply: Letter request.
George J & Jessica Harris Foundation
- $25,000 to The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, Stamford: Food for the needy
How to apply: The purpose for which funds are requested, copy of irs determination letter
The Barnes Foundation Inc C/O Timothy O'connor
- $20,000 to New Haven Ecology Project Inc, New Haven: 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 D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation
- $15,000 to The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County Inc, Stamford: General charitable purposes
How to apply: No specific form or format. All relevant needs and purposes should be included. Must include full name and address of organization, program description, proof ot tax exempt status, audited financial statement and complete contact information including email address.
Deadlines: September 30th
Restrictions: At discretion of trustees and officers
Jeniam Foundation
- $10,000 to Real Food Ct Inc, Newtown: 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...
Wadsworth Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Masters Manna, Wallingford: Public charity
How to apply: 501c3 letter, most recent 990 filing, copy of audited financials
Anne and Rollin Bates Foundation Inc C/O Stephen K Gellman
- $8,000 to The Corner Food Pantry, Lakeville: Unrestricted 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.
Crosswicks Foundation Ltd
- $5,000 to Friendly Hands Food Bank Inc, Torrington: General operations
How to apply: Written request
Deadlines: November 1
The Montgomery Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Covenant Soup Kitchen, Willimantic: To support kitchen improvements
How to apply: Request should contain a description of the organization, its management, its reason for being, and specifically the intended use of the grant.
Restrictions: Primarily, but not exclusively, limited to the western ny area, educational, religious, health related, cultural and scientific research programs, including such programs which might benefit children and the elderly and such institutions...
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- $5,000 to Meals on Wheels of Ridgefield, Ridgefield: General operating
How to apply: Apply online at www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundationgrants
Deadlines: June 15th
Restrictions: Limited to citizens of ridgefield, connecticut, who are over the age of 62 and require financial assistance
Marion Isabell Coe Fund
- $5,000 to Food Rescue Us Inc, Stamford: Unrestricted general
How to apply: No specific form , applicants are screened by mr. Spears
Restrictions: For care and support of needy people in litchfield, warren, morris and goshen ct.
The W O'neil Foundation
- $5,000 to Food Rescue Us, Stamford: Food rescue program in washington, dc
How to apply: An application form is not required. Initial approach should be by letter of inquiry outlining the nature of the project, the amount requested and evidence of irc section 501(c)(3) exempt status. If the project coincides with the foundation's interests, a proposal will be...
Restrictions: The foundation is primarily interested in faith-motivated programs that directly bring basic necessities, such as food, clothing, shelter, basic medical care and basic education to those experiencing poverty throughout the world,...
The Kontulis Fund
- $5,000 to Food Rescue Us, Stamford: Program services
How to apply: Brief letter, financial statement, and copy of irs determination letter.
Restrictions: Awards generally limited to charitable organizations already favorably known to, and of interest to, the substantial contributors of this foundation. No grants to individuals.
Webster Bank Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to City Seed Inc, New Haven: 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/
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