Joan F Dionne Family Foundation

MLE Foundation Inc

New Canaan, CT

MLE Foundation Inc funds charitable organizations across environmental and wildlife protection, arts and culture, education, religion, and community services, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Connecticut and Wisconsin. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $60,000, with a median of $10,000. It contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

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.

New Canaan Community Foundation Inc

New Canaan, CT

The Foundation supports nonprofits’ operating, program, partnership, capital, and capacity needs, as well as scholarships and emergency assistance, primarily in New Canaan and neighboring Lower Fairfield County communities. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,175 to $198,077, with a median award of $14,125. It describes application opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Jim and Dede Bartlett Foundation funds university fellowships and individual scholarships, with 2025 grants ranging from $10,000 to $60,000 and a median of $13,000. Its grants went to recipients in several states, led by Colorado, New York, and Illinois. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Community Foundation of New Jersey

Morristown, NJ

The Community Foundation of New Jersey supports nonprofits and projects across arts, education, environment, health and human services, and social welfare. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of about $19,800, though awards varied widely; funding went to organizations in multiple states, with 32% of itemized grant dollars going to New Jersey. It accepts applications for specific opportunities, and its FAQ encourages eligible New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply; requirements vary by opportunity.

The Brewer Family Foundation Inc

Rowayton, CT

The Brewer Family Foundation supports environmental education and protection, education, health research and care, cultural education, and community services, primarily in Connecticut, with additional giving in New York and Maine. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $700,000, with a median of $5,000. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

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.

Viking Global Foundation Inc

Stamford, CT