Foundations that fund organizations in Fairfeild, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fairfeild nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $316K to Fairfeild organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Fairfeild around $63K. 0 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Fairfeild
- $316K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $63K
- Based in CT
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fairfeild organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leila & Mickey Straus Fam Char Tr | New York, NY | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | General |
| The Fernandes Family Foundation C/O Richard J Fernandes | Naples, FL | 1 | $63K | $63K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Slf Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Unrestricted charitable contribution |
| Labowe Family Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Provide general funds to the charitable organization. |
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 Fairfeild, Connecticut?
Leila & Mickey Straus Fam Char Tr, The Fernandes Family Foundation C/O Richard J Fernandes, Slf Foundation, Labowe Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Fairfeild 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 Fairfeild. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.