Funders / Connecticut

Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Connecticut

334 foundations have made 4,379 grants to museums and historical organizations in Connecticut, with a median grant of $7,250. At least 93 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

334

Funders

4,379

Grants

$7,250

Median grant

388

Organizations in category

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. The Aeroflex Foundation — 3 grants to 2 organizations, median $20,000, largest $30,000. That is 60% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  4. The James P Verhalen Family Fdn Inc — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $10,000, largest $43,000. That is 46% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  5. Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Inc — 4 grants to 2 organizations, median $72,500, largest $5,000,000. That is 40% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  6. 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 unsolicited applications.

  7. Co Tua Benson P Blake Char Trust — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $2,000, largest $5,000. That is 24% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2024. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  8. Fleetwood Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $5,000, largest $40,000. That is 29% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  9. 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.

  10. Abraham Kamber Foundation — 4 grants to 3 organizations, median $1,000, largest $21,700. That is 31% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in Connecticut, out of 334 on record.

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