Funders / Connecticut
Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in Connecticut
244 foundations have made 4,595 grants to performing arts organizations in Connecticut, with a median grant of $7,500. At least 77 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
244
Funders
4,595
Grants
$7,500
Median grant
400
Organizations in category
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arts Council of Greater New Haven Inc — 5 grants to 5 organizations, median $7,500, largest $15,000. That is 22% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.
The Connecticut Community Foundation — 56 grants to 14 organizations, median $10,825, largest $154,434. That is 6% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving — 142 grants to 25 organizations, median $16,916, largest $434,724. That is 4% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
John and Kelly Hartman Foundation — 7 grants to 4 organizations, median $5,000, largest $60,000. That is 15% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
Foulds WM Cotr UW W F Fam FD — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $4,000, largest $6,500. That is 16% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2024. Accepts unsolicited applications.
The 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in Connecticut, out of 244 on record.
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