Foundations that fund housing and shelter in Connecticut
These 25 foundations made grants to housing and shelter 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
- $20,000 to Waterbury Land Bank Authority Inc, Waterbury: WOW Neighborhood Revitalization
- $15,000 to Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust Inc, Bridgeport: Strategic Capacity Building: Affordable Housing and Housing Empowerment Initiative
- $12,500 to Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven Inc, New Haven: the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative
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 Handy Dandy Handyman Co, Brookfield: Exempt purpose
- $2,500 to Capital for Change, Wallingford: Exempt purpose
- $2,000 to Housing Development Fund Inc, Stamford: 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,...
Newalliance Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to New Reach, New Haven: To support emergency shelter program, which provides safe refuge for 300 women and...
- $20,000 to Columbus House Inc, New Haven: To support columbus houses new haven shelter program on ella t. Grasso boulevard which...
- $7,500 to Hope Partnership, Madison: To support the development of affordable housing in small, high-opportunity towns along...
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...
Farmington Bank Community Foundation Inc
- $12,500 to Friendship Service Center Inc, New Britain: Tomasso community kitchen
- $12,000 to Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation, Hartford: St. Elizabeth house
- $12,000 to South Park Inn, Hartford: Breaking the cycle of homelessness
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.
Newtown Savings Bank Foundation Inc C/O Newtown Savings Bank
- $4,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County, Bridgeport: Exempt purpose
- $2,000 to Amos House, Danbury: Exempt purpose
- $2,000 to Renewal House, 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
Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to Falls Village Housing Trust Inc, Lakeville: River Road Homes Inspections and Site Preparation
- $2,000 to Barkhamsted Housing Trust Inc, Barkhamsted: Mallory View Homes
- $1,500 to Sharon Housing Trust Inc, Sharon: Sharon Homes
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...
The Maximilian E and Marion O Hoffman Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Operation Fuel Inc, Hartford: Energy assistance
- $20,000 to New Reach Inc, New Haven: Crisis services - emergency shelter and food security
- $10,000 to Immacare Inc, Hartford: Mobile outreach program
How to apply: Prescribed application form which may be obtained from the foundation
Deadlines: Yes
Restrictions: None other than political limitations
Chelsea Groton Foundation
- $10,000 to Operation Fuel, Hartford: Emergency energy assistance for nl county
- $8,500 to Covenant Shelter of New London Inc, New London: Shelter operation support
- $8,500 to Always Home Inc, Mystic: Homelessness prevention and shelter diversion of low-income families with minor children
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.
Ion Bank Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Operation Fuel, Hartford: "food for the holidays"
- $5,000 to Columbus House Inc, New Haven: "neighbors in hardship"
- $1,500 to South Park Inn Inc, Hartford: "economic empowerment for new britain students"
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)
Olga Sipolin Children's Fund
- $5,000 to Malta House, Norwalk: Unrestricted general
- $5,000 to Friendship Service Center Inc, New Britain: Unrestricted general
- $5,000 to Always Home Inc, Mystic: Unrestricted general
How to apply: GRANT GUIDELINES AND APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE www.bankofamerica.com/grantmaking
Deadlines: November 1
Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Friendship Service Center Inc, New Britain: To assist in funding the purchase of food and supplies to provide to the agency's clients.
- $3,500 to St Vincent Depaul Mission of Bristol Inc, Bristol: To assist in funding the purchase of food, supplies, bus passes, and the costs associated...
- $3,000 to St Vincent Depaul Mission of Bristol Inc, Bristol: To provide support for the Hope for the Homeless event.
How to apply: Written one page budget; 501C3 Determination Letter; how funds will be used
Deadlines: June 30
Restrictions: No
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
- $3,000 to Always Home Inc, Mystic: Homelessness prevention and shelter diversion of low-income families with minor children
- $1,500 to Habitat for Humanity International Inc, New London: Lake of isles: phase 1
- $1,100 to Covenant Shelter of New London Inc, New London: General operating support for the shelter
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...
Anne and Rollin Bates Foundation Inc C/O Stephen K Gellman
- $150,000 to Salisbury Housing Committee, Salisbury: Designated gift
- $50,000 to Salisbury Housing Trust, Salisbury: 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.
Travelers Foundation
- $100,000 to Habitat for Humanity International Inc, Hartford: Project support for the construction of a single-family home on Mahl Avenue North Hartford
- $25,000 to Rebuilding Together Hartford Inc, Hartford: Operating support so Rebuilding Together Hartford can run the critical home repair and...
How to apply: httpswwwtravelerscomabouttra velerscommunityapplyforfunding
Deadlines: See in 2b for annual schedule
Restrictions: Only 501c3 organizations or foreign public charity
American Savings Foundation Inc
- $80,000 to Friendship Service Center, New Britain: Program grant - hope connection center 2024-25
- $1,000 to Friendship Service Center, New Britain: Discretionary grants - 2024 ccsu class
How to apply: See general explanation attachment
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: See general explanation attachment
Td Charitable Foundation
- $20,000 to Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven Inc, New Haven: Neighborhood revitalization
- $5,000 to Mercy Housing & Shelter Corporation, Hartford: Jumpstart to jobs
How to apply: Grant applications are accessible soley via the internet. The web address to access grant applications is: https://www.tdbank.com/corporate-responsibility/the-ready-commitment/funding -opportunities/
Restrictions: Organization must be a 501(c)(3) public charity. Organization must be located in a state with a td bank, na branch. The foundation will award only one grant to any program within one calendar year. Grants cannot be made to/for the...
Sandra & Arnold Chase Family Foundation Inc
- $13,334 to South Park Inn, Hartford: Unrestricted purpose
- $2,000 to South Park Inn, Hartford: Unrestricted purpose
How to apply: No specific form
Swindells Char Fdn Tr Uw
- $10,000 to Columbus House Inc, New Haven: Unrestricted general
- $5,000 to Operation Fuel, Hartford: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Online application available on www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/grantmaking.go
Deadlines: Online application
Restrictions: Online application
R S Gernon Trust
- $8,000 to Operation Fuel, Hartford: Support the emergency
- $5,000 to Always Home Inc, Mystic: Support homeless community
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
Aged & Indignt Women's Fd D Lane
- $5,000 to Columbus House, New Haven: Unrestricted general
- $5,000 to Operation Fuel, Hartford: Unrestricted general
How to apply: www.bankofamerica.com/grantmaking
Deadlines: June 15
Restrictions: To support/assist aged,respectable, dilgent, women who reside in the counties of fairfield or new haven in connecticut.
George Hc Ensworth Memfund Tr
- $5,000 to Operation Fuel Inc, Hartford: Energy assistance program
- $2,500 to Woman Survival Inc, Milford: Unrestricted general
How to apply: See attached statement
Deadlines: May 15th and november 15
Restrictions: Any organization based in and providing assistance to individuals in glastonbury, ct
Ethel & Abe Lapides Foundation Inc C/O Richard Feldman Esq
- $2,500 to Columbus House, New Haven: Support of the homeless
- $1,000 to New Reach, New Haven: Support for emergency shelter for women & children program
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...
Harold Webster Smith Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Waterbury Land Bank Authority, Waterbury: Greater waterbury community land bank
How to apply: See grant guidlines at end of return
Restrictions: See grant guidlines at end of return
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
- $35,000 to Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation, Hartford: Human Services
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 John G Martin Foundation
- $30,000 to South Park Inn Inc, Hartford: Public service
How to apply: The john. G. Martin foundation awards grants to qualified non profit charitable organizations after they submit a letter requesting a contribution along with a copy of their federal determination letter. These grants are considered and voted upon at the quarterly meetings of the...
Restrictions: Grant applications are subject to approval by officers/directors.
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