Private foundation · EIN 22-2867088 · Bristol, Connecticut

Clinton S Roberts Foundation

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: 20 grants paid, $141K total, median $5,000. 90% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$141K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CT
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

Grants paid in 2025

20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Ct FoundationStorrs, CTScholarship$20K
Shepard Meadows Therapeutic RidingBristol, CTOperations$15K
American Clock MuseumBristol, CTOperations$15K
Fidelco Guide Dog FoundationBloomfield, CTOperations$10K
Orphan Grain TrainTerryville, CTOperations$10K
Prospect Methodist ChurchBristol, CTOperations$10K
Zion Lutheran ChurchBristol, CTMeals for the needy$10K
Prudence Crandall CenterNew Britain, CTOperations$7,500
Ct Farm BureauWindsor, CTOperations$5,000
Oak HillHartford, CTOperations$5,000
Salvation ArmyBristol, CTOperations$5,000
Tunxis Community CollegeFarmington, CTScholarship$5,000
Nutmeg Symphony OrchestraBristol, CTOperations$5,000
Veterans StrongBristol, CTOperation$5,000
Agape HouseBristol, CTOperations$3,500
Memorial Military MuseumBristol, CTOperations$3,000
St Vincent DepaulBristol, CTOperations$2,500
Central Ct Online Journalism IncBristol, CTOperations$2,000
Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, AROperations$1,000
Mill Neck Foundation IncMill Neck, NYOperations$1,000

By state: Connecticut 18 · Arkansas 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Clinton S Roberts Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bristol, Connecticut, administered in care of Christopher Ziogas, 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 Clinton S Roberts Foundation 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 Clinton S Roberts Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $141K across 20 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Clinton S Roberts Foundation give?

Connecticut (18 grants), Arkansas (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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