United Way of West Central Connecticut

Main Street Community Foundation Inc

Bristol, CT

Main Street Community Foundation funds eligible nonprofits and students through grants and scholarships in arts and culture, education, health, human services, community development, the environment, and related areas. It serves Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, and Wolcott, Connecticut; in 2025, grants ranged from $5,100 to $183,840, with a median of $12,060. It accepts unsolicited requests from organizations serving its area; applicants must contact the grants team at least one week before the deadline.

The Sky Bight Foundation Inc

Bristol, CT

United Way Inc

Hartford, CT

United Way Inc funds Connecticut community programs addressing poverty, including child literacy, basic needs, housing stability, health, and economic mobility, with community impact grants focused on Greater Hartford. Its 2025 grants ranged from $25,000 to $360,000, with a median of $55,000; an open application process is stated for the separate R2 program, but not for its other grants.

Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable

Oakdale, CT

Bob’s Discount Furniture Charitable supports qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including organizations that provide assistance to individuals; its Bob’s Cares program describes community support nationwide, though its 2025 filing reports a Connecticut recipient. Recent filings show one large operating-support grant of about $823,000, so they do not establish a typical award size. The foundation describes a process for submitting request letters, indicating it accepts unsolicited requests.

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.

Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Barnes

Bristol, CT

To support the charitable activities of the main street community foundation by improving the health, medical care and wellness of the southington, ct community.

Community Foundation of Greater New

New Britain, CT

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain funds programs in education, health and human services, community and economic development, and arts, culture and heritage in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,070 to $297,650, with a median of $15,000. It accepts Letters of Intent through its online portal, due January 1 or July 1; only invited applicants submit full applications.

McDonald Family Trust

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

The Manafort Family Foundation Inc

Plainville, CT

The Manafort Family Foundation funds health, youth, food assistance, housing, and community organizations, with 95% of its 2025 grant dollars going to Connecticut recipients. Grants ranged from $500 to $170,000, with a median of $3,250. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

The Community Chest of New Britain

New Britain, CT

The Community Chest of New Britain and Berlin funds nonprofit health and human services in New Britain and Berlin, Connecticut, with priority for mental health, food, housing and shelter, and general health—especially programs serving children. Recent grants ranged from $6,000 to $15,000, typically around $14,000; applications are submitted through its online grant portal, though whether unsolicited requests are accepted is not stated.

Farmington Bank Community

Newington, CT

The Foundation funds nonprofits working on economic empowerment and sustainability, and health and human services, including employment, housing, emergency assistance, healthcare, and food access. Its average grant is about $8,000, with a usual maximum of $20,000, for organizations serving its 16-community Central Connecticut region.

Harry F & Carol H Barnes

Bristol, CT

The foundation supports charitable organizations in areas including healthcare, youth programs, athletics and student activities, and child advocacy. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,500 to $20,000, with a median of $8,000; grants went mainly to organizations in Connecticut, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and California. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.