Foundations that fund organizations in Derby, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Derby nonprofits
32 private foundations gave $1.5M to Derby organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 32 that say either way accept applications.
52 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Derby around $10K. 16 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 32
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 32 that state a policy
- Dollars to Derby
- $1.5M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 52
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in CT
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Derby organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewitt Foundation Inc Co Essex Savings Bank | Essex, CT | 2 | $438K | $219K | Preselected only | Empath unit; Elder care homemaking svc |
| Katharine Matthies Foundation | Dallas, TX | 6 | $333K | $25K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| Flora Hewitt Goddard Trust | St Louis, MO | 1 | $122K | $122K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Osborne Wf-Derby Neck Library | Dallas, TX | 1 | $78K | $78K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The Rowland R Strong & Edith H Strong Memorial Scholarship Fund I | Oxford, CT | 1 | $69K | $69K | Yes | Educational scholarships |
| The Martha and Hunter Grubb Foundation Inc | West Hartford, CT | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | Current use for general charitable purposes |
| William H Treat Trust | St Louis, MO | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | General operating purposes |
| Ion Bank Foundation Inc | Naugatuck, CT | 10 | $41K | $787 | Yes | Community awards program 25; "annual support"; "volunteer income tax assistance" |
| Friend a Russ Fund Inc C/O Thomas Wilson | Shelton, CT | 3 | $40K | $12K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Own Your Future Foundation Inc | Shelton, CT | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General support |
| Newtown Savings Bank Foundation Inc C/O Newtown Savings Bank | Newtown, CT | 2 | $27K | $14K | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| The Maximilian E and Marion O Hoffman Foundation Inc | West Hartford, CT | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Emergency psychiatric unit |
| Clark D N Cotr UW Griffin Hosp | Dallas, TX | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The Werth Family Foundation Inc | Woodbridge, CT | 1 | $23K | $23K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Lillian Butler Davey Foundation | West Hartford, CT | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Charitable contribution |
| Cochran A&a Ua Le Driscall Et | Dallas, TX | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The Aiello Charitable Foundation Inc | Bridgeport, CT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Swindells Char Fdn Tr UW | Dallas, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| Bruce N Griffing Trust U W Por 3 | St Louis, MO | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| John & Carrie Santangelo Foundation Inc | Derby, CT | 3 | $6,250 | $1,250 | Preselected only | Support charity's operation in their mission.; Provide tuition assistance |
| Turner Construction Company Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Aged & Indignt Women's Fd D Lane | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| Total Mortgage Community Foundation Inc | Milford, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To assist with their charitable work |
| The Keiser Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Hardship Assistance Grant |
| Trischman Family Foundation Inc | Fairfield, CT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| The Fortin Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Milford Bank Foundation Inc | Milford, CT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Tax assistance program |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | Johnston, RI | 1 | $650 | $650 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Ima Foundation | Wichita, KS | 1 | $550 | $550 | Preselected only | Program services |
| Hawkins Cj Truw Various Chariti | Dallas, TX | 1 | $542 | $542 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Matching gift |
| National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc | Montpelier, VT | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Boy scouts |
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 Derby, Connecticut?
Hewitt Foundation Inc Co Essex Savings Bank, Katharine Matthies Foundation, Flora Hewitt Goddard Trust, Osborne Wf-Derby Neck Library, The Rowland R Strong & Edith H Strong Memorial Scholarship Fund I and 27 others reported grants to Derby 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 Derby. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.