Foundations that fund organizations in Voluntown, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Voluntown nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $24K to Voluntown organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Voluntown around $1,200. 2 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Voluntown
- $24K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $1,200
- Based in CT
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Voluntown organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 4 | $16K | $4,230 | Preselected only | Matching gifts; Volunteer program |
| UW L Peabody Briggsandrews Mem | Dallas, TX | 3 | $5,127 | $1,709 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation Inc | Jewett City, CT | 2 | $1,250 | $625 | Yes | Exempt purposes |
| Ed & Irene Fleis Education Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | Financial support leading to a post high school degree |
| The Katherine Forest Crafts Foundation Inc | Mystic, CT | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | General Operations |
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 Voluntown, Connecticut?
The Pfizer Foundation Inc, UW L Peabody Briggsandrews Mem, Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation Inc, Ed & Irene Fleis Education Foundation, The Katherine Forest Crafts Foundation Inc reported grants to Voluntown 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 Voluntown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.