Foundations that fund organizations in Newhaven, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Newhaven nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $12K to Newhaven organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Newhaven around $1,500. 0 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Newhaven
- $12K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in CT
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Newhaven organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation | Houston, TX | 2 | $10K | $5,050 | Preselected only | Social impact |
| Linda P & Edward P Williams Family Foundation | McLean, VA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General |
| The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation | Lakewood Ranch, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General use |
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 Newhaven, Connecticut?
Grant Me the Wisdom Foundation, Linda P & Edward P Williams Family Foundation, The Sam M Sciturro Family Foundation reported grants to Newhaven 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 Newhaven. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.