Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

Geographic Scope: Connecticut communities of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, and Wolcott

Eligibility:

  • Organization must be recognized as a tax-exempt public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

Focus Areas:

  • Basic Needs
  • Access to Opportunity
  • Vibrant Communities

Program Overview:
Since the Foundation's founding in 1995, grant programs have been supported by the generosity of many donors. The Foundation maintains competent, prudent administration of gifts and distributes them responsibly to meet changing community needs. The Foundation stays abreast of emerging needs and opportunities, continually evolving programs and policies to remain responsive to the communities served.

Contact Information:

  • Main Street Community Foundation
  • 120 Halcyon Drive
  • P.O. Box 2702
  • Bristol, Connecticut 06011-2702
  • Phone: (860) 583-6363
  • Fax: (860) 589-1252
  • Website: mainstreetfoundation.org

Additional Resources:

  • General guidelines available for each grant program
  • Grantee Resources available
  • Nonprofit Resources available

How to Apply

Application Process

Detailed application instructions and required materials are not provided in the available website content.

To Apply:

  • Visit https://mainstreetfoundation.org/grants for application details
  • General guidelines are available for each grant program
  • Contact the Foundation directly at (860) 583-6363 for specific application requirements and deadlines
  • Additional resources available through Grantee Resources and Nonprofit Resources sections

What Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Barnes Memorial Trust C/O Main Street Community actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
13
Total given
$900K
Median grant
$60K
Range
$10K–$150K
  • By dollars: Connecticut 100%. Top recipient cities: Southington, CT; New Britain, CT; Plantsville, CT.
  • 8% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 23% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Livewell · Plantsville, CT

    Creating a dementia positive southington

    $150K

  • Wheeler Clinic · Plainville, CT

    Southington community health outreach inititiative

    $116K

  • Senior Transportation Services Inc · New Britain, CT

    Free transportation for ages over 55 and the disabled

    $113K

  • Yale University · New Haven, CT

    Better cognitive health for southington community

    $100K

  • Prudence Crandall Center · New Britain, CT

    Domestic violence intervention and prevention program for residents of southington

    $85K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community development
  • Poverty alleviation

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