Foundations that fund mental health in Connecticut
These 25 foundations made grants to mental health 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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Chelsea Groton Foundation
- $10,000 to Community Speaks Out Inc, Groton: Sober house living support program budget
- $8,500 to Martin House Inc, Norwich: Food security program
- $5,000 to Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Inc, Norwich: Patient privacy - sound masking systems for men's transitional treatment program
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 St Vincent Depaul Mission of Waterbury, Waterbury: "donation"
- $5,000 to Community Solutions Inc, Waterbury: Winning circles series: financial literacy"
- $2,500 to St Vincent Depaul Mission of Waterbury, Waterbury: "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)
Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc
- $3,500 to Mental Health Connecticut, Farmington: Reducing Homelessness through Essential Resources
- $2,500 to New Horizons Living Center Inc, Bristol: NHLC Resource Center
- $1,500 to The Equus Effect, Sharon: Community Outreach Initiative
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...
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
- $3,500 to Martin House Incorporated, Norwich: Food security
- $2,000 to The Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Inc, Lebanon: Walking trail at lebanon pines
- $1,000 to Community Speaks Out Inc, Groton: Sober pathways program
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
- $25,000 to St Vincent Depaul Mission of Waterbury, Waterbury: Program grant - soup kitchen & food pantry 2024-25
- $5,000 to Volunteers in Psychotherapy, West Hartford: Community grants - mental health services
How to apply: See general explanation attachment
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: See general explanation attachment
Watkinson Prisoners' Aid Society C/O Raymond James and Associates Inc
- $4,500 to Community Solutions Inc, Bloomfield: Charitable purposes
- $4,000 to Connecticut Renaissance, Shelton: Charitable purposes
How to apply: Ct common grant application form - by mail or email.
Deadlines: By 4/30 of the year of the grant
Restrictions: Amounts normally under $20,000. Georgraphical area - connecticut. Other factors: awards based on support for prisoners or released prisoners
Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to St Vincent Depaul Mission of Waterbury, Waterbury: To assist in funding the support services provided by the shelter.
- $3,000 to St Vincent Depaul Mission of Waterbury, Waterbury: To assist in funding the cost of operations for the Food Pantry program.
How to apply: Written one page budget; 501C3 Determination Letter; how funds will be used
Deadlines: June 30
Restrictions: No
The Rudolph J & Daphne A Munzer Foundation
- $60,000 to Abilis, Greenwich: Abilis early learners birth to three program
How to apply: Applications should be completed electronically through the following website: https://munzerfdn.org/how-to-apply/apply/
Deadlines: The application period is october 31 - november 4.
Restrictions: Organizations submitting requests must meet the following eligibility criteria: tax exempt under irs section 501(c)(3) provide services that address pressing needs at a community-based level programs and/or services must be provided within...
Connecticut Health Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Wheeler Clinic Inc, Plainville: Wheeler clinic will use this rel data grant to support staffing to develop a more robust...
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)
Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation Inc C/O Tim Costello
- $20,000 to Abilis Inc, Greenwich: General charitable purpose
How to apply: Letter - purpose of use of funds, description of organization
Anne and Rollin Bates Foundation Inc C/O Stephen K Gellman
- $16,000 to The Equus Effect, Sharon: 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 John A Moran Charitable Trust
- $12,500 to Primecare, Waterbury: Unrestricted contribution
How to apply: No particular form required. Funding requests should be submitted in writing along with materials that describe the organization making the request and a copy of its determination letter from the us treasury.
Deadlines: There are no specific deadlines.
Restrictions: There are no particular restrictions or limitations on awards.
Hartong Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Silver Hill Hospital, Stamford: Teen/adolescent patient financial aid
How to apply: The applicant must verify they are a qualified charitable organization.
Webster Bank Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to St Vincent Depaul Mission of Waterbury Inc, Waterbury: the Merriman Culinary Job Training Program & new freezer
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/
The Goodnow Fund
- $7,500 to Center for Wellbeing Centro Bienestar, Stamford: General support
How to apply: No specific format
Deadlines: No specific deadline
Restrictions: Organization must be listed under sec. 170(c)
R S Gernon Trust
- $7,000 to Martin House Inc, Norwich: Support living
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
Marks Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Community Speaks Out, Groton: Annual fund giving
How to apply: Written
Restrictions: None noted.
The Maximilian E and Marion O Hoffman Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Community Counseling Center of Central Connecticut Inc, Bristol: Mental health services
How to apply: Prescribed application form which may be obtained from the foundation
Deadlines: Yes
Restrictions: None other than political limitations
Nuveen Benevolent Trust Charles L Michod Jr
- $5,000 to Abilis, Stamford: General
How to apply: Letter with budget figures
Restrictions: Terms as listed in the foundation document
Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Christian Counseling Center, Brookfield: 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,...
Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc
- $4,000 to Abilis, Greenwich: Toward employment services/cafe training program
How to apply: All organizations submitting a proposal must complete the emerson foundation grant application form.
Deadlines: Proposals are accepted and considered on an ongoing basis.
Restrictions: Fred l. Emerson foundation, inc. Does not make grants to individuals of for profit organization and does not sponsor fundraising or political activities. Proposals seeking support solely for recurring operating expenses of an organization...
The Douglas S and Barbara J Barrett Family Foundation
- $2,500 to Liberation Programs Inc, Bridgeport: To provide treatment and prevention services forsubstance use and mental health disorders.
How to apply: Attached
Deadlines: September 3
Restrictions: Attached
The Robert & Margaret Patricelli Family Foundation
- $2,500 to Hartford Communities That Care, Hartford: To support community development
How to apply: Must provide proof of 501(c)(3) public charity status.
Restrictions: Grants are limited to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Eastern Ct Savings Bank Foundation Inc
- $1,500 to Martin House, Norwich: To support the food security program which provides healthy meals to residents who might...
How to apply: Applicants should complete foundation application.
Deadlines: Annually by march 31,
Restrictions: Geographic area served by eastern savings bank
Deupree Family Foundation
- $1,000 to Volunteers in Psychotherapy Inc, West Hartford: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: Online application at www.deupreefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: September 1 - January 31
Restrictions: $5,000 or less
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