How to apply
All applications must be made online and must include 501 (c) (3) status, mission statement, complete budget for project described, operating budget, audited financial statements and form 990. Contact: Chelsea Groton Foundation, 904 Poquonnock Road, Groton, Ct, 8608234800, GIVING@CHELSEAGROTON.COM Deadlines: Grant applications may be submitted from february 1st through april 30th. Restrictions: Public charities exempt under irc section 501(c) (3) and governmental units referred to under irc section 170 (c) (1). Programs benefiting communities served by the chelsea groton bank are given special consideration.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 327 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Ct FoundationNew London, CT | Innovation center - payment 4 of 5 | $50K |
| City of New LondonNew London, CT | Nl community ctr - pymt 1 of 7 | $39K |
| Ccsu FoundationNew Britain, CT | Excellence in banking program | $25K |
| United Way of SectGales Ferry, CT | 2024 corporate match | $12K |
| Always Home IncMystic, CT | Homelessness prevention and shelter diversion of low-income families with minor children | $10K |
| Martin House IncNorwich, CT | Food security program | $10K |
| New London Community Meal Center (nlcmc)New London, CT | Mitigation of food insecurity within new london county | $10K |
| Operation Fuel IncHartford, CT | Emergency energy assistance for new london county residents | $10K |
| Southeastern Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Inc (scadd)New London, CT | Scadd recreation & wellness initiative | $10K |
| St Vincent de Paul Place Norwich IncNorwich, CT | Food pantry | $10K |
| Covenant Shelter of New London IncNew London, CT | General operations of covenant shelter | $10K |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern Connecticut (ucp)Quaker Hill, CT | Inclusion & advocacy | $10K |
| Care & Share of East Lyme IncNiantic, CT | Provide assistance to those in need | $10K |
| Furniture Bank of Southeastern ConnecticutGales Ferry, CT | Purchase beds for families in financial need | $10K |
| Miracle League SectNiantic, CT | Play. connect. belong. the miracle league of southeastern ct inclusive playground project | $10K |
| New London Homeless Hospitality CenterNew London, CT | Flexible spending fund program support | $10K |
| Safe Futures IncNew London, CT | Genesis house emergency domestic violence shelter and alternative shelter solutions program (gh) | $10K |
| United Way of Southeastern ConnecticutGales Ferry, CT | Gemma e. moran united way/labor food center | $10K |
| Connecticut FoodshareWallingford, CT | Equitable hunger solutions | $10K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Eastern ConnecticutNew London, CT | Lake of isles phase iii | $10K |
| Provision Ministry IncWestborough, MA | Providing food & new basic essentials to people in ct | $10K |
| Salvation Army - NorwichWest Nyack, NY | Food security and seasonal assistance | $10K |
| Thames River Community Service IncRiver Place, CT | Safe & stable housing for young families: ensuring a brighter future | $10K |
| Wheeler LibraryStonington, CT | Wheeler library restoration & renovation project | $10K |
| Salvation Army - New LondonNew London, CT | Red shield youth center | $10K |
| Madonna Place IncNorwich, CT | Madonna place--general operating support | $7,500 |
| Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc (tvcca)Jewett City, CT | Tvcca senior nutrition program serving eastern connecticut residents ages 60 and older | $7,500 |
| The Blue Door Foundation IncNiantic, CT | Programming request for the blue door foundation | $7,500 |
| St Edmunds Retreat Inc (enders Island)Mystic, CT | New passenger van | $7,500 |
| The Arc Eastern ConnecticutNorwich, CT | Computer lab for the arc eastern connecticut | $7,135 |
| Girls on the Run of Southeastern Connecticut IncWaterford, CT | Girls on the run-spring 2026 season | $7,000 |
| Jordan Porco FoundationWethersfield, CT | Fresh check days 2025 --- southeastern connecticut | $6,551 |
| Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CtNew London, CT | Early childhood development center upgrades | $6,500 |
| Higher EdgeNew London, CT | College access & success: a path of persistence | $6,500 |
| Lyman Allyn Art MuseumNew London, CT | Free first saturday | $6,500 |
| New London Youth AffairsNew London, CT | Teen links | $6,500 |
| Norwich Human Services Youth Family and Recreation DivisionNorwich, CT | Summer camp scholarship and support staff initiative | $6,500 |
| Advancing Connecticut TogetherHartford, CT | Empowering futures: asset-building & advocacy for economic stability | $6,500 |
| Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board Inc (ewib)Franklin, CT | Connecticut youth employment program | $6,500 |
| Hope IncNew London, CT | 57 belden st. | $6,500 |
| Ocean Community United Theatre IncWesterly, RI | General operating support | $6,500 |
| Womens Business Development Council IncStamford, CT | Ignite grant program and entrepreneurial training for women-owned small businesses | $6,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Inc (formerly Nutmeg Big BrothersHartford, CT | Community-based & site-based mentoring in new london and windham counties | $6,500 |
| Chrysalis Center IncHartford, CT | Supportive services for oak tree village - griswold | $6,500 |
| Preston Parks Recreation & Youth ServicesPreston, CT | Afterschool steam/fitness club programming | $6,500 |
| Third Sector New England IncSouthington, CT | Fresh new london: building leaders, building justice | $6,500 |
| Community Speaks Out IncGroton, CT | Sober house living support program | $6,500 |
| Center a Drop-In Community Learning & Resource Centers IncNew London, CT | Out of school care | $6,500 |
| Riverfront Children's Center IncGroton, CT | Scholar dollars: tuition subsidies for children from low-income households | $6,000 |
| New England Science & Sailing FoundationStonington, CT | New london partnership program | $6,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank AssociationProvidence, RI | Feeding people in need in washington county | $6,000 |
| Lighthouse Voc-Ed Center IncNiantic, CT | Media room | $5,850 |
| Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center IncMystic, CT | Adventures in nature | $5,525 |
| Norwich Rotary Foundation IncNorwich, CT | Rotary coat project | $5,500 |
| American Heart AssociationWest Hartford, CT | Nation of life savers_ community hands-only cpr | $5,200 |
| Norwich Free AcademyNorwich, CT | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Project OceanologyGroton, CT | Marine science for elementary students | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies in ConnecticutNew Britain, CT | Best buddies in connecticut friendship and leadership development | $5,000 |
| Covenant to Care for Children IncHartford, CT | Basic essential goods for children | $5,000 |
| Jonnycake Center of WesterlyWesterly, RI | Food pantry | $5,000 |
By state: Connecticut 293 · Rhode Island 28 · New York 2 · Massachusetts 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Florida 1
About this foundation
Chelsea Groton Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Groton, Connecticut, administered in care of Jessica Todd, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Chelsea Groton Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. All applications must be made online and must include 501 (c) (3) status, mission statement, complete budget for project described, operating budget, audited financial statements and form 990. Deadlines: Grant applications may be submitted from february 1st through april 30th..
How much does Chelsea Groton Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $800K across 327 grants, a median of $500.
Where does Chelsea Groton Foundation give?
Connecticut (293 grants), Rhode Island (28 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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