Foundations that fund organizations in New Heaven, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for New Heaven nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $415K to New Heaven organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to New Heaven around $10K. 1 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to New Heaven
- $415K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in CT
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to New Heaven organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony J and Christie B de Nicola Foundation | Englewood, FL | 1 | $400K | $400K | Preselected only | Charitable gift |
| Bronfman Hauptman Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Marrus Family Foundation Inc | Rumson, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Vianda Playter Williams Foundation Inc | Greenwich, CT | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | General - humanitarian |
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 Heaven, Connecticut?
Anthony J and Christie B de Nicola Foundation, Bronfman Hauptman Foundation, Marrus Family Foundation Inc, Vianda Playter Williams Foundation Inc reported grants to New Heaven 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 Heaven. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.