Foundations that fund organizations in East Haven, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for East Haven nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $25M to East Haven organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to East Haven around $2,000. 5 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to East Haven
- $25M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in CT
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to East Haven organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellen Charitable Fdn (fka Tf Fdn) C/O Paul McCoy Family Office Svcs | Boston, MA | 1 | $25M | $25M | Preselected only | General purpose - 90,885 sh vti book value $19,385,886mean… |
| Hagaman I UW Hagaman Library | Dallas, TX | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The Ohnell Family Foundation | Greenwich, CT | 1 | $70K | $70K | Preselected only | Education |
| Elia & Fannie Karas Foundation Inc | South Boston, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable contribution |
| Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation Inc | East Hartford, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Lovett educational fund |
| Allan Louis Loeb Foundation | Damariscotta, ME | 1 | $4,455 | $4,455 | Preselected only | Food, supplies & basis medical vacci |
| The Keiser Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Hardship Assistance Grant |
| Aldo Dedominicis Foundation Inc | Hamden, CT | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support for the arts |
| Connecticut Physician Assistant Foundation | Southbury, CT | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Education-Physician Asst |
| Cvs Foundation | Woonsocket, RI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Volunteer challenge grants |
| The Robert & Mary Lou Morgado Charitable Trust | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Zachs Family Foundation Inc | Hartford, CT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General Use |
| Salem Five Charitable Foundation Inc | Salem, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Exempt purposes |
| Gladys & Murray Goldstein Foundation | Harrison, NY | 1 | $25 | $25 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Sprague Foundation Inc | Natick, MA | 1 | — | Preselected only | Charity |
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 East Haven, Connecticut?
Mellen Charitable Fdn (fka Tf Fdn) C/O Paul McCoy Family Office Svcs, Hagaman I UW Hagaman Library, The Ohnell Family Foundation, Elia & Fannie Karas Foundation Inc, Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation Inc and 10 others reported grants to East Haven 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 East Haven. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.