Carlson Family Foundation

Parkinson Family Foundation Inc

Essex, CT

The Petit Family Foundation Inc

Plainville, CT

The Petit Family Foundation funds education—especially for young people and women in science—support for people affected by chronic illness, and programs that help or protect people affected by violence. General Project Support grants are typically $500–$10,000, with preference for local New England nonprofits; most 2025 grant dollars went to Connecticut. It accepts applications for General Project Support, but does not accept unsolicited requests for Signature Grants.

The Maximilian E and Marion O Hoffman

West Hartford, CT

The foundation supports education, health care, social services, food assistance, and community and cultural organizations, primarily in Connecticut, with additional giving in Maine, Rhode Island, and New York. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median of $19,000. It accepts requests using its prescribed application form; applicants should contact Marion Barrak to obtain one.

The Joanne E Masin Foundation

Boca Grande, FL

The foundation supports a varied range of charitable organizations, with 2024 grants going to causes including animal welfare, arts, education, conservation, and community services in Connecticut, Florida, and Massachusetts. Its 19 grants ranged from $250 to $67,839, with a median award of $2,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation

Stamford, CT

The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation reported grants for general charitable purposes, with 2025 giving totaling about $2.7 million across two grants; in 2023 and 2024, it gave about $110,000 annually across roughly 50 grants. Its 2025 recipients were in Florida and South Carolina, but no broader geographic focus is stated. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Americares Foundation Inc

Stamford, CT

Americares funds health care organizations and programs focused on disaster preparedness and recovery, access to medicines and medical supplies, and community health services. In 2025, its grants ranged from $5,073 to $3.86 million, with a median of about $58,700; it works in the United States and internationally, reaching an average of 80 countries each year. The profile does not state whether it accepts 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 funds nonprofits addressing community needs, with priorities including racial equity, economic and social mobility, wellbeing, neighborhoods, civic engagement, and arts and culture. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of about $21,600, and it primarily serves 29 Greater Hartford towns. It accepts applications through specific requests for proposals and grant cycles; eligibility varies by opportunity.

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 Haven

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.

Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc

Norwalk, CT

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation funds equity-focused work including education and youth development, economic opportunity, women and girls’ health, housing, civic engagement, and nonprofit capacity, primarily benefiting Fairfield County residents. Its 2025 grants had a median of $24,080 and ranged from $5,194 to $2 million; it accepts applications for some programs, including rolling capacity-building and small-grant opportunities, while Strategic Partner Grants are invitation-only.

Viking Global Foundation Inc

Stamford, CT