Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Connecticut

Connecticut Humanities Council Inc — 375 grants to 135 organizations, median $11,000, largest $2,700,000. That is 24% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation Inc — 28 grants to 25 organizations, median $10,000, largest $10,000. That is 37% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

Greater Hartford Arts Council Inc — 23 grants to 9 organizations, median $20,000, largest $155,000. That is 16% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

Bauer Erwin C Char TUW — 8 grants to 4 organizations, median $4,800, largest $7,000. That is 28% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Oct 1.

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving — 189 grants to 31 organizations, median $18,000, largest $1,000,000. That is 5% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

Cheryl Chase & Stuart Bear Family Foundation Inc — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $10,000, largest $50,000. That is 17% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2022. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $5,000, largest $120,000. That is 17% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

The Oaklawn Foundationinc — 12 grants to 4 organizations, median $2,250, largest $34,000. That is 10% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2024. Accepts applications, usually due Feb 1.

Anne S Richardson Fund — 6 grants to 5 organizations, median $35,000, largest $50,000. That is 11% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

The Summer Hill Foundation — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $35,200, largest $50,000. That is 18% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2022; still granting as of 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.