Foundations that fund organizations in Brooklyn, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Brooklyn nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $132K to Brooklyn organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
22 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Brooklyn around $3,000. 7 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Brooklyn
- $132K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 22
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in CT
- 58%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Brooklyn organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Lund Fbo Pierce Memorial Baptist Home | Torrington, CT | 1 | $85K | $85K | Preselected only | General support |
| Beagary Charitable Trust | Brooklyn, CT | 2 | $12K | $6,000 | Yes | Summer camp; Enrichment grant; music program |
| Mitchell D Phaiah Foundation Inc | Putnam, CT | 3 | $7,798 | $1,250 | Preselected only | Charitable purposes |
| Colonel Daniel Putnam Association I | Hartford, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To defray costs associated with main |
| Cornelia and Michael Bessie Foundation | West Hartford, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Current use for charitable purposes |
| Hometown Bank Community Foundation Inc | Oxford, MA | 1 | $4,300 | $4,300 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts | Fort Mitchell, KY | 6 | $3,652 | $592 | Preselected only | Field trip |
| Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation Inc | Jewett City, CT | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | Exempt purposes |
| The Geisser Family Foundation C/O a Geisser | New York, NY | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Thomas S Gunning Scholarship | Braintree, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Education |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Wakely Foundation | Hampton, CT | 1 | $350 | $350 | Preselected only | To support local food pantry |
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 Brooklyn, Connecticut?
Doris Lund Fbo Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, Beagary Charitable Trust, Mitchell D Phaiah Foundation Inc, Colonel Daniel Putnam Association I, Cornelia and Michael Bessie Foundation and 7 others reported grants to Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.