Foundations that fund organizations in Pleasant Valley, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Pleasant Valley nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $5,700 to Pleasant Valley organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Pleasant Valley around $1,200. 3 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Pleasant Valley
- $5,700
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $1,200
- Based in CT
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Pleasant Valley organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eversource Energy Foundation Inc C/O Kevin Morrissey | Hartford, CT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Support for the environmental and conservation pro |
| Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc | Winsted, CT | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | PVUMC Food Pantry Community Outreach Infrastructure |
| Arbella Insurance Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Food pantry |
| K and M Meyer Foundation Inc | Norfolk, CT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Promote youth activities |
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 Pleasant Valley, Connecticut?
Eversource Energy Foundation Inc C/O Kevin Morrissey, Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc, Arbella Insurance Foundation, K and M Meyer Foundation Inc reported grants to Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.