Foundations that fund organizations in Northfield, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Northfield nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $67K to Northfield organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Northfield around $2,500. 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 Northfield
- $67K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in CT
- 17%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Northfield organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seherr-Thoss Charitable Trust | Garden City, NY | 2 | $53K | $27K | Preselected only | General support |
| Triford Foundation | Sterling Heights, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Educational |
| David Wallace Smith and Joan Stowell Smith Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Art Program |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc | Thomaston, CT | 1 | $400 | $400 | Yes | Unrestricted donation |
| Bokom Foundation Inc | Sharon Center, OH | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Donation |
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 Northfield, Connecticut?
Seherr-Thoss Charitable Trust, Triford Foundation, David Wallace Smith and Joan Stowell Smith Charitable Foundation, Baxter International Foundation, Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc and 1 others reported grants to Northfield 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 Northfield. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.