Foundations that fund organizations in Vernon, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Vernon nonprofits
27 private foundations gave $281K to Vernon organizations in their latest filings; 15 of the 27 that say either way accept applications.
36 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Vernon around $4,500. 13 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 27
- Accept applications
- 15
- of 27 that state a policy
- Dollars to Vernon
- $281K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 36
- Typical median grant
- $4,500
- Based in CT
- 48%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Vernon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sbm Charitable Foundation Inc | Manchester, CT | 1 | $55K | $55K | Yes | Support |
| Rockville Bank Community Foundation Inc | Vernon, CT | 6 | $36K | $5,000 | Yes | Family essentials network food pantrty support; Hvcc food bank (vernon); Fall 2024 program/uniform funding |
| Robert S Smith Family Foundation Inc | East Hartford, CT | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General support for donor relations |
| Samaritan Foundation | Haviland, OH | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Charity |
| Kasulke Charitable Remainder Trust II | Norwich, CT | 1 | $22K | $22K | Preselected only | Operational |
| The Maximilian E and Marion O Hoffman Foundation Inc | West Hartford, CT | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Mental health and substance abuse program |
| M E Moxon & D M Yost Memorial Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Dime Bank Foundation Inc | Norwich, CT | 2 | $13K | $6,250 | Yes | Funding is requested in support of the outpatient mental he… |
| Newalliance Foundation Inc | New Haven, CT | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | To fund "ready for the grade", a k-3 summer reading initiat… |
| The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc | Foxboro, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Human services |
| Lam Yau Jong Charitable Foundation | San Marino, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To support mission ministry |
| The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts | Fort Mitchell, KY | 1 | $5,364 | $5,364 | Preselected only | Ready for the grade transportation |
| J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc | West Harford, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| Katharine Lw and Winthrop M Crane 3d Charitable Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Bessie C Durfee Estate Trust | Vernon Rockcville, CT | 2 | $4,225 | $2,112 | Preselected only | To aid a family with several children with disabilities who…; Nicole Eastons daughter was being treated for anorexia out… |
| Carris Corporation Foundation | Proctor, VT | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | To support resources for the community |
| The Karlson Family Foundation | Trumbull, CT | 2 | $2,800 | $1,400 | Preselected only | Presidentgeneral's project; Boots & Booties Baby Shower |
| Thomas S Gunning Scholarship | Braintree, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Education |
| The Nanette C Wickham Charitable Fndn | College Station, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General operations |
| The Werth Family Foundation Inc | Woodbridge, CT | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Mfs Charitable Foundation Inc C/O Sullivan Tire Co Inc | Norwell, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To support the charity's mission. |
| William H Prusoff Foundation | Fairfield, CT | 1 | $800 | $800 | Preselected only | Charitable purpose |
| Cvs Foundation | Woonsocket, RI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Volunteer challenge grants |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Arbella Insurance Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Human services |
| Laura Norton Fund | Deland, FL | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Holiday Assistance |
| Ion Bank Foundation Inc | Naugatuck, CT | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Community awards program 25 |
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 Vernon, Connecticut?
Sbm Charitable Foundation Inc, Rockville Bank Community Foundation Inc, Robert S Smith Family Foundation Inc, Samaritan Foundation, Kasulke Charitable Remainder Trust II and 22 others reported grants to Vernon 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 Vernon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.