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Connecticut public foundations

There are 270 grantmaking public charity foundations in Connecticut. Combined, these Connecticuter public foundations employ 613 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $9 billion.
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Types of public foundations in Connecticut

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
270
 
$1,720,731,350
Community foundations
 
88
 
$477,130,480
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Public foundations by major Connecticut cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Bridgeport
 
88
 
$1,218,095,251
Lansing
 
77
 
$257,560,985
New Haven
 
65
 
$203,389,838
Norwich
 
17
 
$27,838,514
Worcester, MA
 
5
 
$11,071
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Job trends for Connecticut public foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
75
1-10
 
24
11-25
 
6
26-100
 
4
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of public foundations in Connecticut

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
84
$250k to $1M
 
18
$1M to $5M
 
20
$5M to $25M
 
15
$25M to $100M
 
7
$100M+
 
3
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Directory of public foundations in Connecticut

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Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is among the oldest and largest of more than 700 community foundations in the United States and remains the largest grantmaker in a region of twenty-towns located in the heart of central Connecticut.
Revenue
$55.7m
Assets
$627.4m
Employees
54
EIN
06-6032106
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB)

The mission of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is to inspire philanthropy, manage permanent charitable assets, and partner to address key community issues through strategic leadership.
Revenue
$14.6m
Assets
$91.0m
Employees
8
EIN
06-6036461
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

Greater Hartford Gives Foundation unites philanthropy and community partners to fund grants and scholarships, fostering vibrant, equitable communities across 29 Greater Hartford towns.
Revenue
$144.4m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
71
EIN
06-0699252
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Travelers Championship

The Travelers Championship is a charity-focused PGA tour event held annually in Hartford, CT, maximizing giving to social welfare and community.
Revenue
$42.9m
Assets
$13.0m
Employees
17
EIN
42-1684133
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford

The Foundation promotes philanthropy, manages the Greater Hartford Jewish community's charitable endowment, and distributes funds based on community needs and donor input.
Revenue
$17.2m
Assets
$192.1m
Employees
12
EIN
06-1372107
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Main Street Community Foundation

The Main Street Community Foundation enhances community life in Connecticut through charitable endowments, grants, and scholarships that support education and local needs.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$44.7m
Employees
8
EIN
06-1433299
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut (CFECT)

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut serves 42 towns, providing donors with a convenient way to invest in our community through grant & scholarship funds.
Revenue
$13.1m
Assets
$127.4m
Employees
11
EIN
06-1080097
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Canaan Community Foundation

The New Canaan Community Foundation leads local philanthropy, addresses community needs, and supports nonprofits through impactful grants and volunteer engagement.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$32.0m
Employees
6
EIN
06-0970466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Charitable Endowment

NCE is a donor-advised fund sponsor that supports low-cost giving programs for qualified charitable organizations in the US.
Revenue
$55.2m
Assets
$175.9m
Employees
3
EIN
82-2958346
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation

Create an endowment fund for the common good, invest it prudently, administer it wisely, and let the yield from the principal flow back to the community in the form of grants that help nonprofits meet community needs.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$176.3m
Employees
0
EIN
06-1565733
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut

Connecticut Masonic foundation secures charitable gifts to assist with patient care, planned giving, and development support for tax-exempt affiliates.
Revenue
$12.1m
Assets
$232.2m
Employees
6
EIN
06-1435920
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Financial Accounting Foundation

The Financial Accounting Foundation establishes and improves financial accounting and reporting standards through the FASB and GASB.
Revenue
$74.9m
Assets
$162.7m
Employees
181
EIN
23-7211935
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fairfield County's Community Foundation

Fairfield County's Community Foundation partners with the community for equity, providing philanthropic advice and promoting collaborations for positive impact.
Revenue
$21.3m
Assets
$291.4m
Employees
35
EIN
06-1083893
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Manresa Island Corp

Manresa Island Corporation is a nonprofit family foundation of the McChord family located in Norwalk, CT. It focuses on architectural designing and general project fees aimed at developing, preserving, and operating a public park on Manresa.
Revenue
$18.5m
Assets
$49.0m
Employees
8
EIN
99-2542211
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Connecticut Community Foundation

The Connecticut Community Foundation, the region's center for philanthropy, engages the community to address its needs by connecting charitable resources to sustainable programs in human services, education, environment, health care and the arts.
Revenue
$15.2m
Assets
$200.1m
Employees
21
EIN
06-6038074
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

To inspire and coordinate the generosity and commitment that sustains a united, thriving community. To change our community by helping people in need through responsible use of donations.
Revenue
$14.2m
Assets
$13.2m
Employees
24
EIN
06-0771393
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cohen Veterans Network (CVN)

Cohen Veterans Network is a private foundation located in Stamford, CT that made 46 grants last year. Grantees include Family Endeavors Inc (San Antonio Clinic). It is supported by the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Inc.
Revenue
$55.9m
Assets
$28.5m
Employees
66
EIN
47-3950655
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund

The Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund advances Catholic philanthropy by administering donor-advised funds and giving vehicles that align generosity with Catholic values.
Revenue
$85.5m
Assets
$127.1m
Employees
0
EIN
81-5466677
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Middlesex County

Community Foundation of Middlesex County assists and promotes the well-being of the inhabitants of Middlesex County and its vicinity by engaging in charitable activities, extending financial aid through grants, contributions, or other aid or assistance.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$46.2m
Employees
5
EIN
06-1477711
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Deloitte Foundation

As a nonprofit since 1928, the Deloitte Foundation helps develop the talent of the future. The foundation prepares students and their influencers for success through programs that promote excellence in teaching, research, and curriculum innovation.
Revenue
$28.0m
Assets
$51.4m
Employees
0
EIN
13-6400341
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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