Civil Rights & Social Justice Grant Funders in Connecticut
35 foundations with a documented civil rights & social justice focus have made grants to Connecticut nonprofits in recent years, together directing $11.3M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 35 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active civil rights & social justice funders in Connecticut
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Connecticut giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund | Connecticut | $2.0M | 48 | 2024 |
| 2 | Connecticut Health Foundation Inc | Connecticut | $535K | 20 | 2024 |
| 3 | Elizabeth M Eaton Foundation | California | $390K | 3 | 2024 |
| 4 | Hartford Foundation for Public Giving | Connecticut | $313K | 7 | 2024 |
| 5 | Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | Massachusetts | $288K | 3 | 2023 |
| 6 | Arbella Insurance Foundation | Massachusetts | $235K | 8 | 2024 |
| 7 | Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | Massachusetts | $235K | 2 | 2023 |
| 8 | Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | New York | $198K | 3 | 2024 |
| 9 | Tufts Health Plan Foundation Inc | Massachusetts | $191K | 3 | 2022 |
| 10 | Open Society Institute | New York | $156K | 5 | 2023 |
| 11 | Connecticut Community Foundation Inc | Connecticut | $145K | 3 | 2022 |
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The funders above are the biggest civil rights & social justice funders in Connecticut — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 35 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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