Foundations that fund recreation and sports in Connecticut
These 25 foundations made grants to recreation and sports 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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The Maximilian E and Marion O Hoffman Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Elizabeth Park Conservancy Inc, West Hartford: Repairs
- $25,000 to Charter Oak Amateur Boxing Academy, Hartford: Facility and operations
- $12,000 to Horizons Inc, South Windsor: Summer camp and programs
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
- $21,000 to Elizabeth Park Conservancy, West Hartford: Public service
- $2,500 to Beat the Street Community Center Inc, Meriden: Public service
- $1,000 to Riverfront Recapture, 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.
Sullivan Foundation Julie Coscarelli Trustee
- $10,000 to Horizons, Westport: General support
- $2,500 to Capitol Squash, Harfford: General support
- $2,500 to Ct Cycling Advancement Program, Middletown: General support
How to apply: No special form
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions
Travelers Foundation
- $25,000 to Knox Inc, Hartford: Operating support to allow Knox to fulfill its mission of creating a Greener Healthier...
- $25,000 to Riverfront Recapture Inc, Hartford: Operating support for Riverfronts Park Operations and Volunteer Engagement
How to apply: httpswwwtravelerscomabouttra velerscommunityapplyforfunding
Deadlines: See in 2b for annual schedule
Restrictions: Only 501c3 organizations or foreign public charity
The Nordson Corporation Foundation
- $20,000 to Horizons Inc, South Windham: General operating support
- $20,000 to Northeast Oportunities for Wellness Inc, Putnam: 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 Putnam Area Foundation
- $10,000 to Woodstock Agricultural Society, Woodstock: Donation
- $5,000 to Trustees of Roseland Park, Woodstock: Donation
How to apply: Written request
Restrictions: The geographic area of putnam, ct and surrounding towns.
Chelsea Groton Foundation
- $5,000 to New England Science & Sailing Foundation, Stonington: Ness new london partner programs
- $3,000 to Horizons Inc, South Windham: Being there when it matters 2024-2025 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.
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
- $3,000 to Niantic Bay Sailing Academy, Niantic: Wind power
- $3,000 to New England Science & Sailing Foundation Inc, Stonington: Stem challenges - boys & girls club of new london/ness afterschool 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...
Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc
- $2,000 to Thomaston Soccer Club Inc, Thomaston: To assist in funding the purchase of a variety of soccer equipment.
- $1,830 to Terryville Youth Soccer Club, Terryville: To assist in funding the purchse of a storage shed.
How to apply: Written one page budget; 501C3 Determination Letter; how funds will be used
Deadlines: June 30
Restrictions: No
American Savings Foundation Inc
- $2,000 to Richard M Keane Foundation, Wethersfield: Community grants - musical theater program
- $1,000 to Coventry Lake Community Rowing, Coventry: Community grants - coventry lake community rowing
How to apply: See general explanation attachment
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: See general explanation attachment
The Auerbach Schiro Foundation
- $1,000 to Knox Inc, Hartford: General support
- $1,000 to Elizabeth Park Conservancy, West Hartford: General support
How to apply: The foundation does not have an application form but requires details of the purpose of the grant and verification of the tax-exempt status of donees.
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions: There are no restrictions or limitations on awards such as by geographical areas, charitbale fields, kinds of institutions or other factors.
Charitable Trust Under Article Vii of the
- $50,000 to Elizabeth Park Conservancy, West Hartford: Protecting and promoting
How to apply: Letter
Anne S Richardson Fund Xxxxx3004
- $25,000 to Triangle Community Center Inc, Norwalk: General
How to apply: Www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants
Restrictions: Funding int.24 org.recommended by ms.richardson,org that assist lower income people or are of gen.int.to the community in ridgefield & fairfield ct prog supporting independence of women,gay comm., etc
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Riverfront Recapture Inc, Hartford: Arts
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.
Harold & Rebecca Gross Fdn Tuw
- $10,000 to Horizons Inc, Windham: Unrestricted general
How to apply: www.bankofamerica.com/grantmaking
Deadlines: www.bankofamerica.com/grantmaking
Restrictions: www.bankofamerica.com/grantmaking
The Straetz Foundation
- $9,000 to Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc, New Haven: General support
How to apply: Letter
Farmington Bank Community Foundation Inc
- $8,000 to Knox Inc, Hartford: Green jobs apprenticeships
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.
Burroughs Fund V00728002
- $8,000 to Burroughs Community Center, Bridgeport: General operations
How to apply: Applications should include brochure or other handout describing the organization and an audit or statement of income and expense application should concisely describe the program for which you are requesting funding.
Deadlines: September 15
Restrictions: Grants are awarded in october to non-profit organizations for programs
The Goode Family Charitable Foundation C/O William C Goode Iii
- $7,500 to The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc, New Haven: General support for camperships
How to apply: Qualifying organizations are provided access details to the foundation's on-line application.
Deadlines: There are no set application deadlines.
Restrictions: The foundation's mission focus is narrowed as follows: underfunded medical research projects and patient diseases, education with particular interests in (i) education for underprivileged children and (ii) teaching ethical business...
May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation C/O Gordon Herlands & Randoplh Llp
- $7,000 to Babe Ruth Baseball of Stamford Inc, Stamford: General
How to apply: 2b. The foundation requires that any organization requesting a grant must put a letter in writing explaining how the grant monies are to be expended and the charitable purposes served.
Deadlines: 2c. The foundation imposes no submission deadlines on grantees.
Restrictions: 2d. The foundation imposes no restrictions on grantees (other than that the funds be spent on a charitable purpose as defined under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code).
Allegis Group Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund, New Haven: General use
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: The foundation focuses on supporting organizations advancing education, strengthening the workforce, and engaging employees through volunteerism. The foundation has no restrictions or limitations on awards.
Special People in Need C/O Patrick J Bitterman
- $5,000 to Horizons Inc, South Windham: General
How to apply: See grant guidelines, attached as general explanation statements 12 and 13
Deadlines: See grant guidelines, attached as general explanation statements 12 and 13
Restrictions: See grant guidelines, attached as general explanation statements 12 and 13
Webster Bank Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to Burroughs Community Center Inc, Bridgeport: VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program
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/
Peoplesbank Charitable Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Riverfront Recapture Inc, Hartford: 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.
Helios Foundation C/O Schaper Benz & Wise Inv Cnsl
- $5,000 to Southeast Soccer Club, Waterford: General support
How to apply: No formal application required
Deadlines: No submission deadline
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations
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