Foundations that fund organizations in Marlborough, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Marlborough nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $352K to Marlborough organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Marlborough around $25K. 1 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Marlborough
- $352K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $25K
- Based in CT
- 17%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Marlborough organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgemer Foundation Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | General contribution |
| The Weinstein Family Foundation | Weston, MA | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Robert S Smith Family Foundation Inc | East Hartford, CT | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General support for donor relations |
| Donald R and Esther Simon Foundation | Farmington Hills, MI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant to general fund |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Radnor, PA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Matching gifts |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
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 Marlborough, Connecticut?
Edgemer Foundation Inc, The Weinstein Family Foundation, Robert S Smith Family Foundation Inc, Donald R and Esther Simon Foundation, Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc and 1 others reported grants to Marlborough 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 Marlborough. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.