Foundations that fund organizations in Bantam, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bantam nonprofits
13 private foundations gave $132K to Bantam organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 13 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bantam around $3,000. 4 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 13
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 13 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bantam
- $132K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in CT
- 31%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bantam organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seherr-Thoss Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General support |
| Seherr-Thoss Charitable Trust | Garden City, NY | 1 | $45K | $45K | Preselected only | General support |
| Beers Seth -St Michaels Parish | Dallas, TX | 1 | $9,327 | $9,327 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Torrington Savings Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Rebuild 2024 |
| Union Savings Bank Foundation Inc | Danbury, CT | 1 | $5,125 | $5,125 | Yes | Exempt purposes |
| Webster Bank Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | program support for Rebuilding Day 2024 |
| Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc | Winsted, CT | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Fy 26 |
| The Winifred M Gordon Foundation Inc Anne Dierdorff Thomas President | Annapolis, MD | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation | Litchfield, CT | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Open Society Institute | New York, NY | 1 | $750 | $750 | Yes | Matching gift program |
| H & L Family Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General use |
| The Littman Family Foundation Inc | Bethlehem, CT | 1 | $457 | $457 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Jaffe Family Foundation | Valley Cottage, NY | 1 | $307 | $307 | Preselected only | Support charitable purpose |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Bantam, Connecticut?
Seherr-Thoss Foundation, Seherr-Thoss Charitable Trust, Beers Seth -St Michaels Parish, Torrington Savings Foundation, Union Savings Bank Foundation Inc and 8 others reported grants to Bantam organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Bantam. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.