Private foundation · EIN 22-3514004 · Bristol, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sky Bight Foundation Inc

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: 26 grants paid, $65K total, median $900. 46% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$65K
Median grant
$900
Stays in CT
46%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys & Girls Club of Bristol CtBristol, CTFunding to support the organization's family center in bristol$10K
Bristol Hospital FoundationBristol, CTFunding to support bristol hospital$10K
Environmental Learning Centers of ConnecticutBristol, CTFunding to support the all accessible trail at barnes nature center$10K
American Clock & Watch MuseumBristol, CTFunding to suppport the museum's hvac project$5,000
Bristol Adult Resource CenterBristol, CTFunding to help complete updates to the facility's bathrooms$5,000
Bristol Hospital FoundationBristol, CTFunding to support the hospital's home care for cognitive kits & memory cafe$5,000
Shepard Meadows Therapeutic Riding CenterBristol, CTFunding to provide equine-assisted services in a safe, caring & professional environment$5,000
Main Street Community FoundationBristol, CTFunding to support the barbara hackman franklin fund for women$2,000
Main Street Community FoundationBristol, CTFunding to support the friends of main street campaign$2,000
Main Street Community FoundationBristol, CTFunding to support the wallace barnes fund for community leadership initiatives$2,000
Main Street Community FoundationBristol, CTFunding to support the kai alejandro yagual betts memorial fund$1,900
Brain Injury Association of MassachusettsWestborough, MAFunding to help support brain injury survivors and their families$900
Environmental Learning Centers of ConnecticutBristol, CTFunding to support the wallace barnes nature trail$900
Happy Hearts PreschoolWakefield, MAFunding to help provide a high quality preschool program$900
Rogue Food UnitesAshland, ORFunding to help provide emergency food relief and community support in oregon$900
Vermont FoodbankBarre, VTFunding to help provide nourishing food to people in need$900
American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MDFunding to help improve the lives of people with cancer & their families$300
Camp SurefireBristol, RIFunding to help enrich and support the lives of children, families, & young adults living with type 1 diabetes$300
Children's National HospitalSilver Spring, MDFunding to help the hospital provide comprehensive pediatric medical care$300
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYFunding to help the organization to provide emergency medical relief where it's needed most$300
Humane World for AnimalsWashington, DCFunding to help tackle the root causes of animal cruelty & suffering to create permanent change$300
Immigration Defense ProjectNew York, NYFunding to help the organization assist immigrants with legal proceedings in the united states$300
Lucy's Love BusAmesbury, MAFunding to help provide integrative therapies & holistic support for children with cancer$300
Make a Wish Vermont ChapterShelburne, VTFunding to help create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses in vermont$300
Morgan's MessageGainsville, VAFunding to help raise awareness around student-athlete mental health & lessen the stigma surrounding it$300
The Women's CenterMiddlebury, VTFunding to help provide support for unexpected or unsupported pregnancies at no cost$300

By state: Connecticut 12 · Massachusetts 3 · Vermont 3 · Oregon 1 · Maryland 2 · New York 2

About this foundation

Sky Bight Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Bristol, Connecticut, administered in care of Barbara Hackman Franklin, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Sky Bight Foundation Inc 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 Sky Bight Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $65K across 26 grants, a median of $900.

Where does Sky Bight Foundation Inc give?

Connecticut (12 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants), Vermont (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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