Funders / Connecticut
Foundations that fund arts and culture organizations in Connecticut
170 foundations have made 2,596 grants to arts and culture organizations in Connecticut, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 58 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
170
Funders
2,596
Grants
$10,000
Median grant
438
Organizations in category
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sustainable CT Inc — 8 grants to 5 organizations, median $7,500, largest $7,500. That is 6% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc — 11 grants to 5 organizations, median $15,000, largest $25,000. That is 5% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving — 65 grants to 16 organizations, median $11,450, largest $228,321. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund — 9 grants to 5 organizations, median $10,000, largest $25,000. That is 3% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications any time.
The Connecticut Community Foundation — 19 grants to 7 organizations, median $19,633, largest $73,487. That is 2% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on arts and culture organizations in Connecticut, out of 170 on record.
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