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Aetna Foundation Inc

Hartford, CT

Aetna Foundation funded public health, contraceptive care, heart health, school nursing, children’s services, and mental health support, with 2021 grants ranging from $5,000 to $1 million and a median of $40,000. Its 2021 giving was concentrated in Washington, DC, Connecticut, Massachusetts, California, and Texas. The foundation says there are no restrictions on who may apply; applications use its forms and materials, and deadlines vary.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Bethesda, MD

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation funds cystic fibrosis research, drug development, specialized care, and related community and patient-support programs, primarily through opportunities for academic and industry investigators. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,800 to $12.9 million, with a median grant of about $150,000; the profile does not specify a geographic limit or whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

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Dallas, TX

Yvette & Arthur Eder Charitable

Guilford, CT

The foundation supports preselected charitable organizations, including causes related to Israel and Jewish communities, children’s health, and cancer care. In 2025, it gave grants of $40,000 to $900,000, with a median of $100,000; most funding went to New York recipients, with the remainder in Connecticut. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance

Avon, CT

This entity is dedicated to providing hope and support for brain tumor patients and caregivers, while advancing public awareness of brain tumors, quality of care, and brain tumor research.

Rhoda & David Chase Family

Hartford, CT

The foundation supports Jewish organizations and institutions, education, and health-related causes, with much of its giving in Connecticut and additional grants in New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and Florida. Its 2024 grants ranged from $36 to $100,000, with a median of $3,333. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; no specific application form or deadline is listed.

Roraback Lewis P Trust

Dallas, TX

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.

All Waste Charitable Foundation

Hartford, CT

The Robert & Margaret Patricelli Family

Simsbury, CT

The Robert & Margaret Patricelli Family supports higher education, community development, the arts, public policy, K–12 education, and the environment, with most 2025 funding going to Connecticut organizations. Grants ranged from $100 to $510,000, with a median of $2,350. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; 501(c)(3) public charities must contact Robert E. Patricelli and provide proof of their status.

Robert & Diana Borman Family

Darien, CT

Shell USA Company Foundation

Houston, TX

In 2024, the foundation supported health and medical research, human services, education, and community organizations, with the largest share of grants going to Texas, followed by Louisiana. Grants ranged from $15 to $290,782, with a median of $1,000; it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.