Foundations that fund organizations in Durham, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Durham nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $241K to Durham organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Durham around $6,000. 5 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Durham
- $241K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in CT
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Durham organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp John S Tr UW M J Camp Fd | Dallas, TX | 1 | $159K | $159K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Peach Pit Foundation | Durham, CT | 2 | $46K | $23K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Charles B Merwin Fund | Middlefield, CT | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | School programs/projects |
| Hubbard W-Poor Midd | Waterbury, CT | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Eversource Energy Foundation Inc C/O Kevin Morrissey | Hartford, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support for the durham fair annual event |
| The Rockfall Foundation | Middletown, CT | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Environmental |
| The Stare Fund | Boston, MA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General Purpose |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 5 | $1,190 | $250 | Preselected only | Matching gifts; Dollars for doers |
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 Durham, Connecticut?
Camp John S Tr UW M J Camp Fd, Peach Pit Foundation, Charles B Merwin Fund, Hubbard W-Poor Midd, Eversource Energy Foundation Inc C/O Kevin Morrissey and 3 others reported grants to Durham 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 Durham. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.