Foundations that fund organizations in Chester, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chester nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $128K to Chester organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
19 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chester around $5,000. 10 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chester
- $128K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 19
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CT
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fischbach Foundation | Deep River, CT | 2 | $56K | $28K | Preselected only | General use |
| The Skye Foundation Inc C/O Nicholas Lloyd | New Haven, CT | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | Operating support |
| Middlesex County Camp Foundation Inc | Cromwell, CT | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Payment for camperships |
| The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc | Tolland, CT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Community projects - general operating |
| Robet Foundation Inc | Muncie, IN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Burkehaven Family Foundation | West Roxbury, MA | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General charitable support |
| Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc | Westbrook, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Unrestricted - total goals of charit |
| Springriver Private Foundation Trust C/O Harperwhitfield Pc Rebecca Zappone | Farmington, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General charitable support |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 3 | $3,515 | $200 | Preselected only | Matching gifts; Volunteer program |
| Watering Pond Foundation Inc | Guilford, CT | 1 | $3,032 | $3,032 | Preselected only | General support |
| Eversource Energy Foundation Inc C/O Kevin Morrissey | Hartford, CT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Support for the library programs and services |
| Cardiac Center Foundation Inc | Pinecrest, FL | 1 | $440 | $440 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The David and Sharon Bender Family Foundation Inc | Westbrook, CT | 1 | $360 | $360 | Yes | Support Program |
| Lynch Family Foundation | West Hartford, CT | 1 | $76 | $76 | Preselected only | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes |
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 Chester, Connecticut?
The Fischbach Foundation, The Skye Foundation Inc C/O Nicholas Lloyd, Middlesex County Camp Foundation Inc, The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc, Robet Foundation Inc and 9 others reported grants to Chester 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 Chester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.