Foundations that fund organizations in Beacon Falls, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Beacon Falls nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $23K to Beacon Falls organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Beacon Falls around $2,000. 3 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Beacon Falls
- $23K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in CT
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Beacon Falls organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katharine Matthies Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| The Werth Family Foundation Inc | Woodbridge, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| E Irene Boardman Foundation Inc the | Prospect, CT | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Ion Bank Foundation Inc | Naugatuck, CT | 3 | $1,150 | $325 | Yes | Community awards program 25 |
| Price Chopper's Golub Foundation | Schenectady, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support/capital campaign |
| Weiss Family Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Donation |
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 Beacon Falls, Connecticut?
Katharine Matthies Foundation, The Werth Family Foundation Inc, E Irene Boardman Foundation Inc the, Ion Bank Foundation Inc, Price Chopper's Golub Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Beacon Falls 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 Beacon Falls. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.