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The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Connecticut

Connecticut is home to 22k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $53b in revenue and employ 337.2k individuals.

Where Do Connecticut Nonprofits Focus?

The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.

*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.

Where are Nonprofits located in Connecticut?

CityOrganization Count
Hartford1,089
Stamford828
Bridgeport767
Greenwich617
West Hartford488
Waterbury481
Norwalk470
Danbury417
Hamden398
Fairfield358
Westport342
Middletown302
New Britain286
Wallingford275
Milford256
New Canaan253
Manchester253
Meriden243
Stratford238
Darien227

Explore Nonprofits in Connecticut

Trustees Of Westminster School Inc

Simsbury, CT

Assets: $266m

Revenue: $47m

MISSION:

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 9 THROUGH 12.

Fairfield Countys Community Foundation Inc

Norwalk, CT

Assets: $264m

Revenue: $43m

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.

Goodwin College Inc

East Hartford, CT

Assets: $247m

Revenue: $73m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate educational institutions that offer college level courses of study that may lead to the customary bachelor of arts or science degree.

Hopkins School Incorporated

New Haven, CT

Assets: $238m

Revenue: $45m

MISSION:

A PRIVATE CO-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FORMED TO EDUCATE STUDENTS FROM GRADES 7 THROUGH 12.

Halvorsen Family Foundation

Greenwich, CT

Assets: $235m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

Kent School Corporation

Kent, CT

Assets: $229m

Revenue: $52m

MISSION:

NON-PROFIT, INDEPENDENT, PREPARATORY SCHOOL; EDUCATING APP. 470 BOARDING AND 50 DAY STUDENTS.

Newmans Own Foundation

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.

Gruber Foundation

New Haven, CT

Assets: $223m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

HONOR AND ADVANCE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC SCHOLARSHIP, AND FURTHER GLOBAL JUSTICE AND WOMEN'S RIGHTS.

Salisbury School Inc

Salisbury, CT

Assets: $220m

Revenue: $32m

MISSION:

EDUCATION: SALISBURY SCHOOL IS AN INDEPENDENT BOY'S SECONDARY SCHOOL(GRADES 9 THROUGH 12) FOR BOARDING AND DAY STUDENTS. THESCHOOL RECRUITS STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

Miss Porters School Inc

Farmington, CT

Assets: $215m

Revenue: $44m

MISSION:

MISS PORTER'S SCHOOL EXCELS AT PREPARING YOUNG WOMEN FOR COLLEGE, FOR LEADERSHIP, AND FOR LIFE. OUR ATTENTIVE, DIVERSE BOARDING AND DAY COMMUNITY PROVIDES A DEMANDING CURRICULUM - ACADEMIC, ARTISTIC, ATHLETIC AND RESIDENTIAL. WE CHALLENGE OUR STUDENTS TO BECOME INFORMED, BOLD, RESOURCEFUL AND ETHICAL GLOBAL CITIZENS. WE EXPECT OUR GRADUATES TO SHAPE A CHANGING WORLD.

Low Road Foundation

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.

Connecticut Childrens Foundation Inc

Hartford, CT

Assets: $209m

Revenue: $23m

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER; A RELATED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION.

The Risc Foundation Inc

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.

Cil Realty Inc

Hartford, CT

Assets: $204m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are in the real estate business who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the interests of their trade.

Oceanographic Research & Exploration Foundation

Westport, CT

Assets: $203m

Revenue: $28m

MISSION:

THROUGH A SERIES OF INTEGRATED PROGRAMS, OREF 1) SUPPORTS AND CONDUCTS SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EXPLORATION OF THE EARTH'S OCEANS WITH A WORLD CLASS RESEARCH AND EXPLORATION SHIP AND PACKAGE OF EQUIPMENT, ENABLING SUCH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EXPLORATION; AND 2) DOCUMENTS AND DISTRIBUTES MEDIA AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION HIGHLIGHTING THAT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EXPLORATION TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS, ENGAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF THE OCEANS AND THE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THEY SUPPORT. OREF MAY CARRY OUT ITS SOCIAL WELFARE PURPOSES DIRECTLY OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, ENTITIES OR PARTNERS.

Griffin Hospital

Derby, CT

Assets: $197m

Revenue: $209m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE PERSONALIZED, HUMANISTIC, CONSUMER-DRIVEN HEALTH CARE IN A HEALING ENVIRONMENT.

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

Torrington, CT

Assets: $195m

Revenue: $190m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE AND COST EFFECTIVE HEALTHCARE TO THE COMMUNITY OF NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT.

Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc

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.

Winton Industrial Center Inc

Hartford, CT

Assets: $188m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are in the real estate business who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the interests of their trade.

Belgian American Educational Foundation Inc

New Haven, CT

Assets: $187m

Revenue: $19m

MISSION:

GRADUATE & POSTGRADUATE EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND BELGIUM.