Foundations that fund organizations in Canterbury, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Canterbury nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $10K to Canterbury organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Canterbury around $5,000. 1 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Canterbury
- $10K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CT
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Canterbury organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts | Fort Mitchell, KY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Hiking club and aerial drone club |
| Kerry Finnigan Rupright Foundation | Goshen, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support |
| Wakely Foundation | Hampton, CT | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | To support the Empty Bowls Project to feed the hungry |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Volunteer program |
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 Canterbury, Connecticut?
The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts, Kerry Finnigan Rupright Foundation, Wakely Foundation, The Pfizer Foundation Inc reported grants to Canterbury 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 Canterbury. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.