Private foundation · EIN 46-3221995 · West Hartford, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tiffany-Thompson 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: 28 grants paid, $215K total, median $5,000. 93% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
28
$215K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CT
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Town of Winchester - City of Winsted Police DepartmentWinsted, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$30K
Colebrook Preservation Society IncColebrook, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$23K
Greenwoods Counseling and Referrals IncLitchfield, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$22K
Greenwoods Scholarship Foundation IncWinsted, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$18K
Oliver Wolcott Alumni AssociationTorrington, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$14K
Beardsley & Memorial LibraryWinsted, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$9,000
Colebrook Center Fire DepartmentColebrook, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$9,000
Colebrook Fire Department Forge CompanyColebrook, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$9,000
Winsted Area Child Care Center IncWinsted, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$8,000
Town of Winchester - City of Winsted Fire DepartmentWinsted, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$7,000
Make Good IncNew Orleans, LACurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$6,000
Winsted Health Center IncWinsted, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$6,000
Connecticut Antique Machinery Association IncNew Milford, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$5,000
Fresh Start Pallet Products Inc (fresh Start Worx Inc)Hartford, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$5,000
Open Door IncWinsted, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$5,000
Winsted Area Volunteer Ambulance Association IncWinsted, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$5,000
Town of Colebrook (colebrook Senior & Community Center)Colebrook, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$4,000
Town of Winchester - Winsted Senior CenterWinsted, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$4,000
Colebrook Associates IncColebrook, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$3,000
Foothills Visiting Nurses & Home Care IncWinsted, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$3,000
Habitat for Humanity of Nw Connecticut IncSalisbury, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$3,000
The Colebrook Land Conservancy IncNorfolk, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$3,000
The Salvation ArmyBrookhaven, GACurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$3,000
Auxiliary for Community HealthWinsted, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$2,500
Friends of Main Street Winsted Winchester IncWinsted, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$2,500
North Canaan Volunteer Ambulance CorpCanaan, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$2,500
Colebrook Historical Society IncorporatedColebrook, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$2,000
Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association IncSalisbury, CTCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$2,000

By state: Connecticut 26 · Louisiana 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Tiffany-Thompson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut, administered in care of Joseph W Sparveri Jr, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Tiffany-Thompson 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 Tiffany-Thompson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $215K across 28 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Tiffany-Thompson Foundation give?

Connecticut (26 grants), Louisiana (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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