Foundations that fund organizations in Canton, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Canton nonprofits
27 private foundations gave $699K to Canton organizations in their latest filings; 15 of the 27 that say either way accept applications.
44 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Canton around $1,500. 13 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 27
- Accept applications
- 15
- of 27 that state a policy
- Dollars to Canton
- $699K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 44
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in CT
- 48%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Canton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorenson-Pearson Family Fndtn Inc | Canton, CT | 1 | $300K | $300K | Yes | See attached list of grants |
| Stich Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $130K | $130K | Yes | New building fund and associated costs |
| Lennox Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Favarh Recreation Program Expansion |
| Hands of 10ve Foundation | Goleta, CA | 1 | $69K | $69K | Yes | 2x football camps |
| Canton Community Health Fund Inc | Collinsville, CT | 12 | $43K | $3,500 | Preselected only | Charitable; Scholorship |
| Katharine K McLane and Henry R McLane | Hartford, CT | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | Unrestricted |
| The Maximilian E and Marion O Hoffman Foundation Inc | West Hartford, CT | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | 2024-2025 concert season |
| North Canton Volunteer Fire Association Inc | Canton, CT | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Trumbull Family Foundation Inc | West Simsbury, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Eversource Energy Foundation Inc C/O Kevin Morrissey | Hartford, CT | 3 | $4,000 | $1,500 | Yes | Support for the youth lacrosse youth program; Support for the under the stars cultural event and; Support for the public safety |
| The Ellen Jeanne Goldfarb Memorial Charitable Trust | Farmington, CT | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted operational support |
| Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc | Winsted, CT | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Yes | FOCUS Center for Autism - Fresh Start School; Favarh Players Theater Program |
| Karpathian Educational Trust | Wexford, PA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Education |
| The Robert M Schiffman Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Volunteer program; Matching gifts |
| Jpmoh Foundation C/O Jodi L Oh | Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | General support |
| Arthur & Elizabeth Godbout Family Foundation Inc | Avon, CT | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Agent - individual hh |
| Deupree Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Radnor, PA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Live |
| James M Stoneman Charitable Fund C/O Morrissey Hawkins & Lynch | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation Inc | East Hartford, CT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Favarh fall fundraiser - vip table |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 3 | $610 | $250 | Yes | Matching Gifts |
| The Train Foundation | St Marys, GA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General Fund |
| The Weismann Foundation | Westport, CT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable purposes |
| Skyward Specialty Insurance Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | To support charitable mission of organization |
| Cheryl Chase & Stuart Bear Family Foundation Inc | Hartford, CT | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | 2025 annual fund |
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 Canton, Connecticut?
Sorenson-Pearson Family Fndtn Inc, Stich Charitable Foundation, Lennox Foundation, Hands of 10ve Foundation, Canton Community Health Fund Inc and 22 others reported grants to Canton 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 Canton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.