Foundations that fund human services in Connecticut
These 25 foundations made grants to human services 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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Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Prudence Crandall Center Inc, New Britain: To assist in funding the counseling and housing services provided to victims of domestic...
- $5,000 to New Horizons Inc, Unionville: To assist in funding the purchase of a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
- $3,500 to Acts 4 Ministry Inc, Waterbury: To fund the purchase of 50 - 100 pairs of winter footwear.
How to apply: Written one page budget; 501C3 Determination Letter; how funds will be used
Deadlines: June 30
Restrictions: No
Ion Bank Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Elim Park Baptist Home Inc, Cheshire: "dancing with the stars"
- $7,500 to Hands on Hartford Inc, Hartford: "day support - american sigh language course"
- $5,000 to Prudence Crandall Center Inc, New Britain: "oak hill camping & recreation"
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)
Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Inc
- $3,500 to Regional Ymca of Western Connecticut, Danbury: Exempt purpose
- $3,500 to Human Services Council, Norwalk: Exempt purpose
- $3,500 to Mcgivney Community Center, Bridgeport: 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,...
Webster Bank Charitable Foundation
- $12,000 to Social Enterprises Trust Inc, Hartford: Fostering Inclusive Growth: reSET's Entrepreneur Programs
- $10,000 to The Village for Families & Children Inc, Hartford: the Financial Opportunity Center
- $10,000 to New Haven Homeownership Center Inc, New Haven: Homebuyer Education and Foreclosure Prevention
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/
Farmington Bank Community Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Prudence Crandall Center Inc, New Britain: Children's intervention and prevention services program
- $12,500 to Hands on Hartford, Hartford: Manna food pantry and neighborhood services
- $12,500 to Gifts of Love Inc, Avon: Basic needs
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.
American Savings Foundation Inc
- $65,000 to Human Resources Agency of New Britain, New Britain: Program grant - food resource center 2024-25
- $65,000 to Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, Waterbury: Capital grants - porch improvements
- $60,000 to Prudence Crandall Center, New Britain: Program grant - emergency shelter & housing program 2024-2025
How to apply: See general explanation attachment
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: See general explanation attachment
Chelsea Groton Foundation
- $25,000 to New London Area Food Pantry Inc, New London: Feeding the food insecure 2024
- $8,000 to Safe Futures Inc, New London: Genesis house emergency domestic violence shelter and alternative shelter solutions...
- $8,000 to Care & Share of East Lyme Inc, East Lyme: Assistance to those in need
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.
Connecticut Health Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Urban Alliance, East Hartford: To continue to support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to...
- $35,000 to Building One Community Corp, Stamford: To support ongoing efforts to expand husky insurance coverage for connecticut residents,...
- $25,000 to Christian Community Action, New Haven: To help identify and train new advocates to join the health project (helping everyone...
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)
Newalliance Foundation Inc
- $17,500 to Squash Haven, New Haven: To support the needs of 175 squash haven team members in 2023-24.
- $17,500 to Friends Center for Children, New Haven: To support the retrofit and stocking of new mobile library and teacher learning hub.
- $10,000 to New Haven Promise, New Haven: To support programming that utilizes career education in middle school and early high...
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...
Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Susan B Anthony Project, Torrington: Outreach and Prevention Education Program
- $2,500 to Gifts of Love Inc, Avon: Gifts of Love's Student Weekend Backpack Program
- $2,500 to Chore Service, Lakeville: Chore Service
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...
Newtown Savings Bank Foundation Inc C/O Newtown Savings Bank
- $17,000 to Team Inc, Derby: Exempt purpose
- $10,000 to Lifebridge Community Services, Bridgeport: Exempt purpose
- $3,000 to Bridgeport Rescue Mission, Bridgeport: 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
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
- $20,000 to Safe Futures Inc, New London: Pathways to hope-camp hope/pathways & high hopes riding for children impacted by domestic...
- $3,500 to Madonna Place Inc, Norwich: Basic needs provisions for families in madonna place's programs
- $3,000 to Spark Makerspace Co, New London: 2024 equitable access initiative
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...
Td Charitable Foundation
- $15,000 to The Village for Families & Children Inc, Hartford: Village financial opportunity center
- $15,000 to New Haven Homeownership Center, New Haven: Homebuyer education and financial literacy in new haven county
- $10,000 to Fresh Start Pallet Products Inc, Hartford: Construction training at the richard p. Garmany fresh start academy
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...
Anne and Rollin Bates Foundation Inc C/O Stephen K Gellman
- $150,000 to Project Sage, Lakeville: Designated gift
- $100,000 to Susan B Anthony Project, Torrington: Unrestricted gift
- $5,000 to Salisbury Family Services, 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.
The Robert and Judith Sturgis Family Foundation
- $75,000 to The Village for Families & Children Inc, Hartford: Fatherhood Program
- $25,000 to Underground Ne, Bloomfield: General & Unrestricted
- $12,289 to Gifts of Love Inc, Avon: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: See website with application: www.sturgisfamilyfoundation.com
Restrictions: Proposal grants will be reviewed by the board. Determination of awards is based on proposal and fit with mission of the foundation.
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
- $35,000 to Hands on Hartford Inc, Hartford: Human Services
- $30,000 to Our Piece of the Pie Inc, Hartford: Financial Wellness
- $25,000 to Connecticut Coalition To End Homelessness Inc, 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 Nordson Corporation Foundation
- $30,000 to Madonna Place Inc, Norwich: General operating support
- $20,000 to Steps Inc, Groton: General operating support
- $20,000 to Safe Futures Inc, New London: 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
The Goodnow Fund
- $25,000 to Building One Community, Stamford: Immigration legal services
- $15,000 to Boys and Girls Village, Milford: General support
- $7,500 to Livegirl, New Canaan: She works program
How to apply: No specific format
Deadlines: No specific deadline
Restrictions: Organization must be listed under sec. 170(c)
Rockville Bank Community Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Network Against Domestic Abuse, Enfield: Community engagement & youth education and advocacy program
- $6,000 to Gentle Love Diaper Pantry, Manchester: Funding to sustain/grow their diaper program
- $4,000 to Covenant To Care Inc, Hartford: Support for abused/neglected children/families in our footprint
How to apply: See website
Deadlines: See website
Restrictions: See website
Olga Sipolin Children's Fund
- $5,000 to Madonna Place Inc, Norwich: Support the family support
- $5,000 to Harc Inc, Hartford: Unrestricted general
- $4,000 to Adelbrook Inc, Cromwell: Unrestricted general
How to apply: GRANT GUIDELINES AND APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE www.bankofamerica.com/grantmaking
Deadlines: November 1
The Maximilian E and Marion O Hoffman Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Harc Inc, Hartford: Programs
- $10,000 to Hands on Hartford Inc, Hartford: Food pantry
- $8,590 to New Horizons Inc, Unionville: Life enriching programs for residents
How to apply: Prescribed application form which may be obtained from the foundation
Deadlines: Yes
Restrictions: None other than political limitations
The John G Martin Foundation
- $20,000 to Gifts of Love, Avon: Public service
- $2,500 to The Cove Center for Grieving Children, Meriden: Public service
- $1,000 to The Be Thoughtful Movement, West 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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- $10,000 to New London Area Food Pantry, New London: Unrestricted general
- $7,000 to Safe Futures Inc, New London: Unrestricted general
- $5,000 to Thames River Community Service Inc, Norwich: Unrestricted general
How to apply: See attached application
Deadlines: February 28
Restrictions: Applications are only accepted from charitable organizations based in new london, ct or that support a high percentage of new londone residents.
R S Gernon Trust
- $8,000 to Madonna Place Inc, Norwich: Support family support
- $7,500 to Thames River Community Service Inc, Norwich: Support ct rapid re-housing
- $5,000 to Safe Futures Inc, New London: Support violence prevention
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
Peoplesbank Charitable Foundation Inc
- $7,500 to Hands on Hartford, Hartford: Exempt purpose
- $3,500 to Gentle Love Diaper Pantry, Manchester: Exempt purpose
- $2,500 to For All Ages, Simsbury: 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.
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