Updated Nov 2, 2026
Private foundations based in Southport, Connecticut
7 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Southport, Connecticut, holding $34M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 0 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quidditch Foundation Incsince 2014 | $593K25 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $9.6M |
| Lawrence & Megan Foley Family Foundation Incsince 2002 | $544K12 grants · 2024 | $30K | Preselected only | $1.7M |
| J Addison Bartush and Marion M Bartush Family Foundationsince 2009 | $436K16 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $8.0M |
| Chambers Family Foundationsince 2014 | $400K22 grants · 2024 | $19K | Preselected only | $7.6M |
| Wilmot Wheeler Foundation Incsince 1944 | $230K1 grants · 2025 | $230K | Preselected only | $4.1M |
| Ptm Charitable Foundationsince 1994 | $172K1 grants · 2025 | $172K | Preselected only | $1.8M |
| Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Incsince 1998 | $123K29 grants · 2024 | $2,000 | Preselected only | $1.2M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Connecticut
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Connecticut Office of the Arts — Organizational GrantsStateConnecticut Office of the Arts | Connecticut Office of the Arts | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Connecticut Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateConnecticut Humanities | Connecticut Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Southport, Connecticut?
Our directory lists 7 private grantmaking foundations in Southport, Connecticut with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $34M. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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