Foundations that fund organizations in Coscob, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Coscob nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $55K to Coscob organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Coscob around $5,000. 2 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Coscob
- $55K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CT
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Coscob organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shendell Foundation | Larchmont, NY | 1 | $45K | $45K | Preselected only | General Charitable |
| The Goodnow Fund | Darien, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| The Nancy E Barton Foundation | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| The Everybody Wins Foundation | Rowayton, CT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To help org. in its exempt purpose |
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 Coscob, Connecticut?
Shendell Foundation, The Goodnow Fund, The Nancy E Barton Foundation, The Everybody Wins Foundation reported grants to Coscob 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 Coscob. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.