Connecticut is home to 2,121 Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations nonprofit organizations.
Westport, CT
Assets: $1b
Revenue: $688m
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: $83m
Employees: 63
MISSION:
THE HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING, ESTABLISHED IN 1925, IS THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR 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 1450 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: $956m
Revenue: $177m
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: $745m
Revenue: $59m
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: $525m
Revenue: $98m
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 Milford, CT
Assets: $413m
Revenue: $28m
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 Canaan, CT
Assets: $364m
Revenue: $215m
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.
Norwalk, CT
Assets: $264m
Revenue: $43m
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.
Greenwich, CT
Assets: $235m
Revenue: $4m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Westport, CT
Assets: $227m
Revenue: $20m
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: $209m
Revenue: $133m
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: $206m
Revenue: $612k
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: $193m
Revenue: $10m
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: $187m
Revenue: $49m
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.
Waterbury, CT
Assets: $154m
Revenue: $11m
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.
Hamden, CT
Assets: $150m
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: $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.
Cos Cob, CT
Assets: $140m
Revenue: $8m
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: $140m
Revenue: $5m
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.
Torrington, CT
Assets: $136m
Revenue: $10m
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.