Army Aviation Association of America

Kristin & Michael Reed Family

New Canaan, CT

The Kristin & Michael Reed Family funds a range of causes, including homelessness services, education, health care, human services, and civil liberties. Its 2023 grants ranged from $50 to $35,270, with a median of $2,500, and went mainly to organizations in New York and Connecticut, as well as other states. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association

Arlington, TX

TO MAINTAIN A DIRECTORY OF HELICOPTER PILOTS WHO FLEW IN THE VIETNAM WAR, TO HOLD AN ANNUAL REUNION FOR MEMBERS, TO PUBLISH A quarterly newsletter FOR MEMBERS.

Ladky Associates Foundation

Mequon, WI

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports education, environmental stewardship, disaster relief, hunger relief, health, arts, and community needs, with emphasis on organizations connected to Enterprise employees, their families, or established customers. It gives across communities where Enterprise operates; its 2024 median grant was $3,000, though grants ranged widely. Applications are accepted at any time, but the profile does not say whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Ge Aerospace Foundation

Norwalk, CT

The GE Aerospace Foundation supports engineering education, workforce development, military and veterans causes, and disaster relief in communities where GE Aerospace employees live and work around the world. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10 to nearly $6 million, with a median of $429; it does not accept unsolicited requests.

American Savings Foundation Inc

New Britain, CT

American Savings Foundation supports education, human services, and arts and culture, especially programs serving children, youth, and families in Connecticut, with a focus on New Britain and Waterbury. Its 2024 grants ranged from $234 to $150,000, with a median of $1,750; Community Grants are capped at $5,000. It provides application forms for Program and Community Grants, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

Hartford, CT

The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation supports nonprofits addressing community needs in areas including thriving neighborhoods, employment, basic needs, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with an emphasis on equity in Greater Hartford’s 29 cities and towns. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median award of $21,562, though amounts varied widely.

Eversource Energy Foundation Inc

Hartford, CT

The Eversource Energy Foundation funds U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, education, environmental stewardship, community engagement, and economic or workforce development. It gives in Eversource’s service territory in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire; its 2024 median grant was $2,000, though awards ranged from $250 to $700,000.

The Community Foundation for Greater New

New Haven, CT

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven funds nonprofits working in areas including civic vitality, arts and culture, health, and education, with competitive grants for organizations serving its 20-town region. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,154 to $2.8 million, with a median of $15,000; it accepts applications through specific grant programs, while most donor-advised and designated fund distributions are not open to applications.

Women's Business Development Council

Stamford, CT

The Women’s Business Development Council funds small businesses, including women-owned businesses, and licensed child care businesses through grants and related business support. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,394 to $25,000, with a median of $23,157; it serves businesses across Connecticut, and 99% of its 2024 grant dollars went to Connecticut recipients. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Fairfield County's Community Foundation

Norwalk, CT

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation funds nonprofits advancing equity and opportunity, including work in youth education and careers, economic opportunity, housing, women and girls’ health, and civic engagement. Its 2025 median grant was about $24,000; strategic grant awards include $10,000–$15,000 Community Impact Grants and invitation-only awards up to $50,000, for work serving Fairfield County residents. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally.

Americares Foundation Inc

Stamford, CT

Americares funds health care access, medicines and medical supplies, community health programs, and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Its work is global, reaching about 80 countries annually including the United States; 2025 grants had a median of about $58,700, with awards ranging from roughly $5,100 to $3.86 million. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.