Funders / Connecticut

Foundations that fund arts and culture organizations in Connecticut

177 foundations have made 2,310 grants to arts and culture organizations in Connecticut, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 61 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

177

Funders

2,310

Grants

$10,000

Median grant

438

Organizations in category

  1. New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated — 15 grants to 6 organizations, median $15,000, largest $80,000. That is 35% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Arts Council of Greater New Haven Inc — 7 grants to 6 organizations, median $9,000, largest $12,000. That is 30% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Connecticut Humanities Council Inc — 171 grants to 82 organizations, median $8,400, largest $160,000. That is 11% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Pincus Family Foundation — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $25,000, largest $25,000. That is 25% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  5. Preston E W Tr UW Ewp Memorial — 7 grants to 4 organizations, median $15,000, largest $25,000. That is 18% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2024. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  6. Greater Hartford Arts Council Inc — 17 grants to 6 organizations, median $20,000, largest $75,000. That is 12% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. The Andrew W Mellon Foundation — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $490,000, largest $2,950,000. That is 18% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  8. The Diebold Foundation Inc — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $25,000, largest $50,000. That is 11% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  9. Amg Charitable Gift Foundation — 7 grants to 2 organizations, median $10,000, largest $50,000. That is 9% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Horizon Foundation Inc — 4 grants to 2 organizations, median $15,000, largest $20,000. That is 11% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

The 10 funders most focused on arts and culture organizations in Connecticut, out of 177 on record.

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