Foundations that fund organizations in Berlin, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Berlin nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $1.2M to Berlin organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
25 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Berlin around $1,000. 6 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Berlin
- $1.2M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 25
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in CT
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Berlin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eversource Energy Foundation Inc C/O Kevin Morrissey | Hartford, CT | 7 | $1.0M | $42K | Yes | Support for local charities; Support for the youth football summer programs; United way - berlin lions charities - allen procko |
| Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn | Dallas, TX | 2 | $37K | $19K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| Berlin Free Library Trust UW | Dallas, TX | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Paul &mary Cancellarini Charitable Trust | Denver, CO | 2 | $14K | $6,872 | Preselected only | To carry out tax exempt purpose |
| The Harry Shapiro Charitable Foundation Inc | Sarasota, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To support trafficking victims for filipina survivors. |
| Robert C Vance Char Fdn | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| Crane Fund for Widows and Children | Englewood Cliffs, NJ | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General Purpose |
| Kensington Berlin Rotary Foundation | Berlin, CT | 3 | $2,630 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Schlorship; Donation; First responders breakfast |
| Joseph a Baloga Tr | Groton, CT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To Support their charitable purposes |
| Gray Family Foundation Inc | Rumson, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charity |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $800 | $800 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Antonacci Macary Scholarships | Prospect, CT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Ion Bank Foundation Inc | Naugatuck, CT | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Community awards program 25 |
| The Fund for Greater Hartford Inc | Hartford, CT | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Honorarium |
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 Berlin, Connecticut?
Eversource Energy Foundation Inc C/O Kevin Morrissey, Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn, Berlin Free Library Trust UW, Paul &mary Cancellarini Charitable Trust, The Harry Shapiro Charitable Foundation Inc and 10 others reported grants to Berlin 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 Berlin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.