Foundations that fund organizations in Lyme, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lyme nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $44K to Lyme organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lyme around $1,000. 4 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lyme
- $44K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in CT
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lyme organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pritchard Family Charitable Foundation 007194 | Essex, CT | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Program services |
| Fred and Mary Godley Family Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General |
| Harris Legacy Foundation | New Milford, CT | 4 | $2,500 | $500 | Preselected only | Community service |
| Panoram Foundation Inc | Jackson, WY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Preserve nature & land |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $1,280 | $640 | Preselected only | Volunteer program; Matching gifts |
| Elsie a Brown Fund Inc | Fairfield, CT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| The Robert Stern Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Keelan Family Foundation | Arlington, VT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Annual fund |
| The Roxanne and Henry Brandt Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General use of the donee |
| Parkinson Family Foundation Inc | Essex, CT | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Provide funds for operations |
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 Lyme, Connecticut?
Pritchard Family Charitable Foundation 007194, Fred and Mary Godley Family Foundation, Harris Legacy Foundation, Panoram Foundation Inc, The Pfizer Foundation Inc and 5 others reported grants to Lyme 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 Lyme. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.