Foundations that fund organizations in New Caanan, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for New Caanan nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $36K to New Caanan organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to New Caanan around $3,000. 0 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to New Caanan
- $36K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in CT
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to New Caanan organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chapman Family Charitable Trust C/O Scott Boyd | Columbia, SC | 1 | $32K | $32K | Yes | General |
| The Koonce Foundationinc | Naples, FL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac | Vero Beach, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General operating |
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 New Caanan, Connecticut?
The Chapman Family Charitable Trust C/O Scott Boyd, The Koonce Foundationinc, Ansonia Foundation Advisory Ac reported grants to New Caanan 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 New Caanan. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.