Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center of Greater Waterbury Inc

The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc

Waterbury, CT

The United Way of Greater Waterbury funds programs addressing basic needs, education, and financial stability, including food, housing, health services, early education, youth development, and employment support. It awarded $1.05 million across 32 grants in 2024, but no typical award size is stated; grants support services in its ten-town Connecticut region. Its Community Needs Fund accepts applications from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, though the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

The Leever Foundation

Reston, VA

The Leever Foundation supports equity-focused community initiatives, especially those helping children and addressing systemic barriers, with a primary focus on Waterbury, Connecticut. Its 2025 grants had a median award of $5,000, though amounts ranged from $250 to $203,640; it does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Ion Bank Foundation Inc

Naugatuck, CT

The Connecticut Community Foundation

Waterbury, CT

The Connecticut Community Foundation funds nonprofits and fiscally sponsored organizations working in arts and culture, education and economic opportunity, health, environmental justice, older adults’ services, grassroots leadership, and nonprofit strengthening. It serves 21 towns in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills; its 2025 grants had a median of $15,000, within a range of about $5,000 to $993,000. The profile describes an online application process, so it accepts applications.

Elim Park Baptist Home Inc

Cheshire, CT

Elim park was founded in 1906 by the swedish baptist conference with the mission to care for and provide a home of rest for the frail and elderly members of their conference. Since our incorporation, our mission has expanded and matured, and we are no longer a "home of rest." but rather a home where residents can flourish and live active, inspired, fulfiling lives. The interdenominational nature of our organization welcomes older adults of all faiths, with a caring staff and christ-centered environment that allows them to grow in spiritual health as well as meeting their physical needs. Our mission is to provide quality care through exciting cultural and fitness programs and a broad spectrum of health services in a christ-centered environment. Elim park looks upon its mission as an extension of the chruch ministry within the baptist general conference and gives admission priority to its members.

Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Inc

Danbury, CT

The foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations serving 14 Connecticut communities, funding education, community and economic development, health and human services, and arts and culture. Grants generally range from $1,000 to $10,000; in 2025 the median award was $2,500. It does not limit grants to preselected organizations, and its application materials are available upon request.