Connecticut is home to 2,093 Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations nonprofit organizations.
Westport, CT
Assets: $2b
Revenue: $131m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.
Hartford, CT
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $84m
Employees: 72
MISSION:
THE HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING, ESTABLISHED IN 1925, IS THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE 29 TOWNS IN THE HARTFORD REGION. ITS MISSION IS PUTTING PHILANTHROPY INTO ACTION TO CREATE LASTING SOLUTIONS THAT RESULT IN VIBRANT COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE GREATER HARTFORD REGION. THE FOUNDATION SERVES APPROXIMATELY 775,000 RESIDENTS, HUNDREDS OF NONPROFITS AND A NETWORK OF PHILANTHROPISTS WITH MORE THAN 1500 FUNDS. IT BRINGS TOGETHER THE PEOPLE, KNOWLEDGE, INVESTMENTS AND PASSION TO MAKE THE REGION A MORE INCLUSIVE AND POSITIVE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND RAISE A FAMILY.
Greenwich, CT
Assets: $841m
Revenue: $97m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
New Haven, CT
Assets: $835m
Revenue: $102m
Employees: 48
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS TO CREATE POSITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE CHANGE IN CONNECTICUT'S GREATER NEW HAVEN REGION BY INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF AND ENHANCING THE IMPACT OF COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY.
Stamford, CT
Assets: $528m
Revenue: $138m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.
New Canaan, CT
Assets: $338m
Revenue: $8m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
New Haven, CT
Assets: $312m
Revenue: $34m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
Stamford, CT
Assets: $266m
Revenue: $15m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Norwalk, CT
Assets: $258m
Revenue: $47m
Employees: 42
MISSION:
FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, (THE "COMMUNITY FOUNDATION") PARTNERS WITH OUR COMMUNITY TO CREATE A FAIRFIELD COUNTY WHERE EVERY PERSON HAS AN EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROVIDES:-- PERSONALIZED PHILANTHROPIC ADVISORY SERVICES, GRANT SERVICES AND FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP TO FUNDHOLDERS;-- COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC, COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS KEY REGIONAL ISSUES, SUCH AS OPPORTUNITY GAP, WOMEN AND GIRLS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, IMMIGRATION AND OTHER AREAS-- GRANTS, COUNSEL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/LEADERSHIP AND OTHER TRAINING TO LOCAL NONPROFITS-- RESEARCH ON NONPROFITS AND CAUSES, DUE DILIGENCE AND CONSULTATION WITH AGENCIES, AND MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF GRANT PROGRAMS AND FOUNDATION INITIATIVES.
Westport, CT
Assets: $216m
Revenue: $13m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
Sharon, CT
Assets: $215m
Revenue: $10m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.
Branford, CT
Assets: $194m
Revenue: $87m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.
New Haven, CT
Assets: $189m
Revenue: $4m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
Greenwich, CT
Assets: $176m
Revenue: $17m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
West Hartford, CT
Assets: $172m
Revenue: $12m
Employees: 11
MISSION:
THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROMOTES PHILANTHROPY, MANAGES THE GREATER HARTFORD JEWISH COMMUNITY'S CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT AND MAKES GRANTS TO SUPPORT KEY COMMUNITY NEEDS AND INNOVATIONS.
Waterbury, CT
Assets: $151m
Revenue: $15m
Employees: 16
MISSION:
THE FOUNDATION FOSTERS AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY IN GREATER WATERBURY AND LITCHFIELD HILLS BY INSPIRING GENEROSITY, SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS, AND CULTIVATING EFFECTIVE LEADERS.
New Haven, CT
Assets: $150m
Revenue: $8m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
West Hartford, CT
Assets: $147m
Revenue: $4m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
Torrington, CT
Assets: $142m
Revenue: $12m
MISSION:
TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS OF NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT BY INSPIRING LOCAL PHILANTHROPY, CONVENING STAKEHOLDERS IN COMMUNITY WELFARE, STRENGTHENING THE REGIONAL NONPROFITS NETWORK AND FOSTERING COLLABORATIVE FUNDING PARTNERSHIPS.
New Canaan, CT
Assets: $126m
Revenue: $14m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.