Foundations that fund organizations in Preston, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Preston nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $127K to Preston organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Preston around $3,000. 8 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Preston
- $127K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in CT
- 73%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Preston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grampy's Charities James Jonatha William Castle Ttees | New London, CT | 1 | $85K | $85K | Preselected only | Unrestricted donation |
| Chelsea Groton Foundation | Groton, CT | 3 | $10K | $3,500 | Yes | Acts of kindness; Afterschool steam/fitness club programming; Library shelving: double-faced wooden mobile units |
| Liberty Bank Foundation Inc | Middletown, CT | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | To support summer session evening career aligned english pr… |
| Eagan Family Charitable Foundation Trust | Ivoryton, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable purpose |
| R S Gernon Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation Inc | Jewett City, CT | 3 | $3,500 | $750 | Yes | Exempt purposes |
| Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | Richmond, VA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | English for stem careers |
| Dime Bank Foundation Inc | Norwich, CT | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Evening career-aligned english language programming to adul… |
| Eversource Energy Foundation Inc C/O Kevin Morrissey | Hartford, CT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Support for the education programs at the school |
| William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund | Hamden, CT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Adult english proficiency/workforce readiness programming t… |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $100 | $50 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
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 Preston, Connecticut?
Grampy's Charities James Jonatha William Castle Ttees, Chelsea Groton Foundation, Liberty Bank Foundation Inc, Eagan Family Charitable Foundation Trust, R S Gernon Trust and 6 others reported grants to Preston 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 Preston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.