Foundations that fund organizations in Roxbury, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Roxbury nonprofits
25 private foundations gave $189K to Roxbury organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 25 that say either way accept applications.
45 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Roxbury around $2,000. 10 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 25
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 25 that state a policy
- Dollars to Roxbury
- $189K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 45
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in CT
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Roxbury organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meyer and Deanne Sharlin Foundation C/O Marc Feinberg | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | General support |
| Max and Bertha Dressler Foundation | Roxbury, CT | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Unrestricted contribution |
| Arnhold Foundation Inc C/O Joel E Sammet & Co Llp | New York, NY | 5 | $13K | $2,500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Robert & Mary Lou Morgado Charitable Trust | New York, NY | 3 | $12K | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation | Litchfield, CT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Ballet Foundation Co Fulton Menfi Frega Straubinger | Ramsey, NJ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To support ballet and related arts |
| The Diebold Foundation Inc | Roxbury, CT | 3 | $8,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Operating support |
| The Taft Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Nina and Mike Patterson Foundation (fka Aegis Lumen Foundation) | New York, NY | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Mary L Fitch Trust Xxxxx8004 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $6,914 | $6,914 | Preselected only | General |
| Grace Jones Richardson Testamentary Trust C/O Piedmont Trust Co | Greensboro, NC | 3 | $6,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpo… |
| Persbacker Foundation Inc C/O Arthur Weinshank | New Milford, CT | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Providing medical transportation; Support a local volunteer fire department |
| Utay Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 3 | $4,500 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Lawrence J Portell and Natalie D Portell Foundation Inc | New Milford, CT | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Support mission of emergency transportation in roxbury; Support fire protection in community |
| Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark Foundation Inc | New Milford, CT | 4 | $4,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Support library activities; Support community healthcare; Land conservation |
| Open Society Institute | New York, NY | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Matching gift program |
| Union Savings Bank Foundation Inc | Danbury, CT | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | Exempt purposes |
| The Meredith Family Foundation C/O Waldman Hirsch & Company | New York, NY | 2 | $2,021 | $1,010 | Preselected only | Emergency medical services; Preserve the community's rural nature |
| Kermit and Patricia Adler Foundation Inc C/O Arthur Weinshank | New Milford, CT | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Assist the charity in providing services to the community |
| Rockefeller Archive Center | Sleepy Hollow, NY | 1 | $1,210 | $1,210 | Yes | Reimbursement of travel |
| Eversource Energy Foundation Inc C/O Kevin Morrissey | Hartford, CT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Support for joeys trail program for students |
| Another Light Foundation | Collegeville, PA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Operating support |
| Ion Bank Foundation Inc | Naugatuck, CT | 1 | $575 | $575 | Yes | Community awards program 25 |
| 291 Foundation Wender Nancy L Trustee | New York, NY | 1 | $511 | $511 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| The Lipman-Sherman Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | To maintain the endeavors of the org |
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 Roxbury, Connecticut?
The Meyer and Deanne Sharlin Foundation C/O Marc Feinberg, Max and Bertha Dressler Foundation, Arnhold Foundation Inc C/O Joel E Sammet & Co Llp, The Robert & Mary Lou Morgado Charitable Trust, Robert G and Marguerite M Derx Foundation and 20 others reported grants to Roxbury 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 Roxbury. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.