Foundations that fund organizations in Washington Dt, Connecticut
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Washington Dt nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $63K to Washington Dt organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Washington Dt around $4,000. 1 of these funders are based in Connecticut; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Washington Dt
- $63K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in CT
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Washington Dt organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Ac Israel Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 4 | $23K | $3,250 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted; Capital Commitment fund |
| The Wenden Foundation | Washington Depot, CT | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Coleman Family Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $750 | $375 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
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 Washington Dt, Connecticut?
The Edward E & Marie L Matthews Foundation, Ac Israel Foundation Inc, The Wenden Foundation, Coleman Family Charitable Foundation reported grants to Washington Dt 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 Washington Dt. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.