How much funding does Valerie Rose Pinnette Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant provide?

Valerie Rose Pinnette Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant provides US $1,350 in funding.

When is the deadline for Valerie Rose Pinnette Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Valerie Rose Pinnette Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Inc

Foundation Grants for Education Environmental Education Grants

Funding Amount

US $1,350

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

NCCF awards more than $530,000 in scholarships a year. Scholarships and awards are made possible by NCCF Funds, established by generous individuals and families.
Award Average:

$1350

Established by Ed and Rosalie Pinnette in memory of their daughter, Valerie. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student who resides in and attends school in NCCF's 20-town service area. Preference is given to students pursuing a degree in environmental sciences.

What Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 103
Total given: $4.63M
Median grant: $19K
Range: $5,700–$826K

By dollars: Connecticut 96%, New York 1%, Maine 1%. Top recipient cities: Torrington, CT; Winsted, CT; Norfolk, CT.
26% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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