Funders / Connecticut

Foundations that fund youth development programs in Connecticut

166 foundations have made 2,272 grants to youth development programs in Connecticut, with a median grant of $7,850. At least 64 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

166

Funders

2,272

Grants

$7,850

Median grant

789

Organizations in category

  1. The Smart Family Fund — 4 grants to 2 organizations, median $70,000, largest $200,000. That is 80% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Robert S Smith Family Foundation Inc — 6 grants to 4 organizations, median $8,250, largest $20,000. That is 14% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  6. 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 unsolicited applications.

  7. The Richard and Barbara Whitcomb — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $5,750, largest $7,500. That is 10% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. The Allstate Foundation — 4 grants to 2 organizations, median $750, largest $600,000. That is 8% of its Connecticut giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

The 10 funders most focused on youth development programs in Connecticut, out of 166 on record.

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