John B Pierce Foundation

New Haven Innovation Labs Inc

New Haven, CT

To promote, support and further the economic health and development of the city of new haven and its regions thereby relieving governmental burdens, to advance science by engaging in efforts to support biomedical and other scientific research and to benefit its sole member the john b. Pierce laboratory, inc. (a 501(c)(3) organization). The corporation's activities include operating an incubator facility for start-up and fledgling companies engaged in bio-scientific research and supporting such research, engaging in other activities that support job creation, promoting collaboration and sharing of knowledge among scientists and advancing education and training to local students in bioscience and research.

Economic Development Corporation of New Haven

New Haven, CT

The Organization's mission is to create a vibrant business environment in New Haven, Connecticut and to serve as a catalyst for attracting human and capital investment to the city and its neighborhoods by retaining and attracting businesses and fostering a positive economic climate.

Trustees of Boston University

Boston, MA

The Trustees of Boston University primarily fund research, with 268 grants totaling about $110 million in 2025; awards ranged from about $5,000 to $5.3 million, with a median of about $125,000. Funding went mainly to organizations in Massachusetts and California. The profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Yale supports education, research, scholarship, preservation, public service, and community organizations, including through sponsored research and fellowships. Its 2025 grants ranged from $3,000 to $14.3 million, with a median of about $136,000; recipients were based mainly in Connecticut, California, Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania. The profile does not state whether Yale 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.

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.

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.

Women's Business Development Council Inc

Stamford, CT

WBDC funds qualified women-owned small businesses in Connecticut, including licensed child care businesses, through grants for eligible projects and business growth. Grants typically range from $2,500 to $25,000, though 2025 awards ranged from $5,100 to $41,705; applications are competitive, and the profile describes program application rounds but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

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