Foundations that fund organizations in Burlington, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Burlington nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $31K to Burlington organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Burlington around $2,500. 3 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Burlington
- $31K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in CT
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Burlington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collins a Tuw Htfd Disp Et Al | Dallas, TX | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc Rosenheim | Bristol, CT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Sports equipment |
| American Savings Foundation Inc | New Britain, CT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Community grants - equipment purchase |
| Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc | Winsted, CT | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Expanded AED coverage for our First Responders |
| The Ellen & Clarence Peterson Foundation | Downey, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Operating funds |
| The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation | Agawam, MA | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Local farmers awards general |
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 Burlington, Connecticut?
Collins a Tuw Htfd Disp Et Al, Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc Rosenheim, American Savings Foundation Inc, Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc, The Ellen & Clarence Peterson Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Burlington 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 Burlington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.