Private foundation · EIN 13-3442680 · South Windsor, Connecticut

Donald C Brace Foundation C/O Cummings & Lockwood

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $2.5M total, median $2.5M.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$2.5M
Median grant
$2.5M
Stays in CT
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$17M

About this foundation

Donald C Brace Foundation C/O Cummings & Lockwood is a private grantmaking foundation in South Windsor, Connecticut, administered in care of L Braff & Co, tax-exempt since 1988. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Donald C Brace Foundation C/O Cummings & Lockwood accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Donald C Brace Foundation C/O Cummings & Lockwood give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.5M across 1 grants, a median of $2.5M.

Where does Donald C Brace Foundation C/O Cummings & Lockwood give?

New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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