Funders / Connecticut

Foundations that fund youth development programs in Connecticut

164 foundations have made 2,521 grants to youth development programs in Connecticut, with a median grant of $7,850. At least 63 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

164

Funders

2,521

Grants

$7,850

Median grant

789

Organizations in category

  1. Active City Inc — 5 grants to 4 organizations, median $15,750, largest $25,655. That is 25% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) — 10 grants to 4 organizations, median $4,700, largest $882,000. That is 17% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Hispanic Federation Inc — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $20,500, largest $45,000. That is 17% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Hartford Foundation for Public Giving — 95 grants to 20 organizations, median $14,500, largest $313,975. That is 3% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation — 6 grants to 5 organizations, median $1,750, largest $1,000,000. That is 10% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  6. Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc — 38 grants to 15 organizations, median $22,500, largest $112,100. That is 3% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. The Prosperity Foundation Inc — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $20,000, largest $21,163. That is 12% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Stamford Rotary Trust Fund — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $5,000, largest $7,500. That is 7% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Young Mens Christian Association of WestportWeston CT Inc — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $6,500, largest $10,000. That is 6% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Ion Bank Foundation Inc — 17 grants to 8 organizations, median $575, largest $10,000. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

The 10 funders most focused on youth development programs in Connecticut, out of 164 on record.

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