Foundations that fund organizations in Redding, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Redding nonprofits
39 private foundations gave $2.7M to Redding organizations in their latest filings; 14 of the 39 that say either way accept applications.
51 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Redding around $3,000. 15 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 39
- Accept applications
- 14
- of 39 that state a policy
- Dollars to Redding
- $2.7M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 51
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in CT
- 38%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Redding organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Highstead Fund Inc C/O Dudley & Shanley Inc | Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $2.0M | $2.0M | Preselected only | Research & education |
| The Quercus Fund Inc C/O Dudley & Shanley Inc | Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $327K | $327K | Preselected only | Research & education |
| Charles D & Mary a Bauer Foundation | Williamsville, NY | 1 | $81K | $81K | Preselected only | Farm education |
| Amicus Foundation Inc | Melville, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Educational |
| Synchrony Foundation | Stamford, CT | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Funding supports general operations and programming. |
| Be Foundation | Redding, CT | 4 | $27K | $3,563 | Preselected only | Frog frolic, puddn'head festival, art show sponsorships.; General operating support fundraising match.; Support for student theatrical production. |
| The Robey Charitable Trust | Redding, CT | 2 | $13K | $6,250 | Yes | Library services; Tuition support |
| Myron L and Claire B Gordon Foundation Inc | Redding, CT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | College scholarships |
| Fullen-Smith Foundation Inc C/O Jennifer Smith | Williamsburg, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Grace Jones Richardson Testamentary Trust C/O Piedmont Trust Co | Greensboro, NC | 2 | $9,000 | $4,500 | Preselected only | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpo… |
| The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation Inc C/O Brody Wilkinson Pc | Southport, CT | 2 | $8,500 | $4,250 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Robert J Bauer Family Foundation | St Augustine, FL | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Harriet & M Fred Cartoun Foundation Inc | Newtown, CT | 3 | $6,600 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General aid |
| The Rudolph J & Daphne a Munzer Foundation | Long Beach, CA | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | To support neighbors in need |
| Dale & Laura Kutnick Foundation Inc | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| O'Donnell Iselin Foundation Inc | Valley Stream, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | For general purposes of recipient charities |
| The 3 B's Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Herman Goldman Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | 2025 Raynaud's Awareness Campaign |
| The Mark Elliott Motley Foundation Inc C/O William E Craver III | Charleston, SC | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Kids education programs |
| The McCaffrey Family Foundation | Redding, CT | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Public library; Providing college scholarships for employees |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Coraopolis, PA | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Grant for youth sports |
| Redding Open Lands Inc | Redding, CT | 3 | $3,343 | $1,000 | Yes | support Redding Community building and agriculture awareness; championing conservation and sustainable farming practices…; supporting a Redding CT community event honoring the 250th… |
| Lukaj Foundation Inc C/O Bank Street | Stamford, CT | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Supports programs for students |
| Elizabeth & Robert Rosenman Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Richard & Barbara Whitcomb Foundatio | Holyoke, MA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Leonard Litz Foundation | Fairfield, CT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Florence Petrlik Family Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The Allison Maher Stern Foundation | Secaucus, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Fischer Family Fund | Portland, OR | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Scholarship fund |
| The Weller Foundation Inc | Danbury, CT | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Yes | Eleanor f. moore business award recipient - foster interest…; Paul w. broggi communications award recipient - foster inte… |
| Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc | Seattle, WA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Beatrice Renfield Foundation C/O Jean Renfield-Miller | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted use by donee |
| Chelsea Groton Foundation | Groton, CT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Kids sailing |
| Panwy Foundation Inc C/O Eagle Cap Int'l LLC | Greenwich, CT | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | General contribution |
| Union Savings Bank Foundation Inc | Danbury, CT | 1 | $225 | $225 | Yes | Exempt purposes |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | Johnston, RI | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $60 | $60 | Yes | Matching Gifts |
| Embracing All Creatures Inc | Redding, CT | 1 | $1 | $1 | Yes | None |
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 Redding, Connecticut?
The Highstead Fund Inc C/O Dudley & Shanley Inc, The Quercus Fund Inc C/O Dudley & Shanley Inc, Charles D & Mary a Bauer Foundation, Amicus Foundation Inc, Synchrony Foundation and 34 others reported grants to Redding 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 Redding. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.