Foundations that fund organizations in Colebrook, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Colebrook nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $81K to Colebrook organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Colebrook around $2,000. 3 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Colebrook
- $81K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in CT
- 43%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Colebrook organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany-Thompson Foundation | West Hartford, CT | 6 | $50K | $6,500 | Preselected only | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes |
| Wilson Wilde Family Foundation Inc C/O Robert H Hurwit | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Strickler Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Barden Foundation Inc | Bridgeport, CT | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Youth services |
| Select Equity Group Foundation | New York, NY | 3 | $1,500 | $300 | Preselected only | Matching gift |
| Laura Norton Fund | Deland, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Family Gift Cards |
| Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc | Winsted, CT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Griphoist / Tirfor TU Series Hoist Rescue Kit (TU-28) for S… |
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 Colebrook, Connecticut?
Tiffany-Thompson Foundation, Wilson Wilde Family Foundation Inc C/O Robert H Hurwit, The Strickler Family Foundation, The Barden Foundation Inc, Select Equity Group Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Colebrook 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 Colebrook. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.