Disaster Relief & Emergency Aid Grant Funders in Connecticut
139 foundations with a documented disaster relief & emergency aid focus have made grants to Connecticut nonprofits in recent years, together directing $50.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 139 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 disaster relief & emergency aid funders in Connecticut
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Connecticut giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin J Watt Foundation Inc | Wisconsin | $15.8M | 3 | 2019 |
| 2 | Pepsico Foundation Inc | New York | $4.2M | 3 | 2022 |
| 3 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $3.0M | 7 | 2024 |
| 4 | Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford Inc | Connecticut | $2.6M | 3 | 2023 |
| 5 | Ge Foundation | Connecticut | $2.2M | 4 | 2022 |
| 6 | California Community Foundation | California | $1.8M | 4 | 2023 |
| 7 | Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation | Hawaii | $1.4M | 3 | 2020 |
| 8 | Bernard a Egan Foundation Inc | Florida | $1.3M | 6 | 2024 |
| 9 | Medtronic Communities Foundation | Minnesota | $1.2M | 3 | 2023 |
| 10 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $1.1M | 3 | 2023 |
| 11 | New Canaan Community Foundation Inc | Connecticut | $855K | 19 | 2025 |
| 12 | Wheeler Clinic Inc | Connecticut | $828K | 5 | 2024 |
| 13 | Abbvie Foundation | Illinois | $750K | 10 | 2020 |
| 14 | Baxter International Foundation | Illinois | $700K | 5 | 2024 |
| 15 | Abbott Fund | Illinois | $700K | 3 | 2023 |
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The funders above are the biggest disaster relief & emergency aid funders in Connecticut — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 139 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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