Funders / Connecticut

Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in Connecticut

250 foundations have made 4,324 grants to performing arts organizations in Connecticut, with a median grant of $7,500. At least 81 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

250

Funders

4,324

Grants

$7,500

Median grant

400

Organizations in category

  1. American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras — 10 grants to 3 organizations, median $25,000, largest $75,000. That is 100% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. The Shubert Foundation Inc — 15 grants to 5 organizations, median $110,000, largest $350,000. That is 58% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  3. Burry Fredrik Foundation Inc — 19 grants to 8 organizations, median $30,000, largest $146,951. That is 49% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  4. The Lucille Lortel Foundation Inc — 7 grants to 4 organizations, median $15,000, largest $25,000. That is 64% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2022. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  5. Edward C & Ann T Roberts Foundation — 32 grants to 14 organizations, median $10,000, largest $100,000. That is 31% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  6. Greater Hartford Arts Council Inc — 37 grants to 12 organizations, median $10,000, largest $60,000. That is 26% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Connecticut Humanities Council Inc — 241 grants to 136 organizations, median $8,100, largest $390,000. That is 16% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Caplin Foundation — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $2,000, largest $6,000. That is 46% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  9. The Vermont Community Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $15,000, largest $232,250. That is 35% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated — 10 grants to 5 organizations, median $14,500, largest $144,500. That is 23% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in Connecticut, out of 250 on record.

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