Funders
Foundations that fund nonprofits in Connecticut
Foundation funding in Connecticut across 5 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.
Funding by cause
Museums and historical organizations — 324 funders, median grant $7,250
Performing arts organizations — 244 funders, median grant $7,500
Arts and culture organizations — 170 funders, median grant $10,000
Youth development programs — 164 funders, median grant $7,850
Animal shelters and rescues — 130 funders, median grant $3,500
Funders active across several causes
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving — among the top funders for 4 of these 5 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations; youth development programs.
Connecticut Humanities Council Inc — among the top funders for 3 of these 5 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Greater Hartford Arts Council Inc — among the top funders for 3 of these 5 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
The Connecticut Community Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 5 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated — among the top funders for 2 of these 5 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Arts Council of Greater New Haven Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 5 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
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Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.
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