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Connecticut Community Foundation Inc

Waterbury, Connecticut  ·  EIN 066038074  ·  Private foundation

Based in Waterbury, Connecticut, Connecticut Community Foundation Inc has awarded $32.2M across 1,312 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Waterbury Development Corporation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$6.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$136.7M
Total assets
1,312
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Connecticut Community Foundation Inc funds

Connecticut Community Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEconomic DevelopmentEducation

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, justice involved.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthjustice involvedlgbtq peoplelow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Connecticut Community Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Waterbury Development Corporation
Q2 & Q3 2024
Waterbury, CT$659K2024
Nest
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT
Waterbury, CT$389K2024
Nest
2023 GIVE LOCAL CAMPAIGN; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT; NORTH END COOPERATIVE MARKET FEASIBILITY/MARKET STUDY; GLADIATOR PRODUCTIONS/ OLD
Waterbury, CT$319K2023
Team Inc
DELUCA GRANT: FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS
Derby, CT$315K2024
Hartford Bishops' Foundation Inc
FOR SUPPORT OF AOH INITIATIVES
Bloomfield, CT$300K2020
Waterbury Development Corporation
ESTIMATED PAYROLL/BENEFITS EXPENSES 1.1.23 TO 3.31.23;REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES PAID FOR WATERBURY PROMISE
Waterbury, CT$287K2022
Hartford Bishops' Foundation Inc
FOR BASILICA OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION (WTBY.);BASILICA OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION IN WATERBURY; FOR BASILICA OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Bloomfield, CT$250K2022
Living in Safe Alternatives
FOR LISA INC. PROGRAM OPERATIONS
Southington, CT$250K2019
Children's Community School
ADVISED - CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY SCHOOL ADVISED FUND
Waterbury, CT$227K2024
Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging
EXPANDING EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH PROGRAMS IN WATERBURY;BRASS INFORMATION AND BENEFITS SPECIALIST; REPLACEMENT OF COMPUTER SERVERS (CLIENT MAN
Waterbury, CT$206K2022
Hartford Bishops' Foundation Inc
FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES
Bloomfield, CT$200K2019
Living in Safe Alternatives Inc
FOR LISA INC. PROGRAM OPERATIONS, FOR GENERAL PURPOSES, FOR DOWN PAYMENT FOR NEW BUILDING TO HOUSE THE SAIL PROGRAM, GIVE LOCAL 2018
Southington, CT$196K2018
The Taft School
CHASE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTION
Watertown, CT$169K2022
Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury
GIVE LOCAL 2022;TRUSTEE FUND AWARD;TRANSFORMING ARTS THROUGH EXPERIENCE; COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT;NHS REVOLVING LOAN FUND; CAMPAIGN AND CAND
Waterbury, CT$162K2022
Waterbury Symphony Orchestra
TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION, FEES OR HONORARIA FOR SYMPHONY MUSICIANS OR GUEST ARTISTS, FOR OPERATIONS - WSO CONCERTS, GIVE LOCAL 2017, TO BE AP
Waterbury, CT$158K2017

Connecticut Community Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$3.8M
2018$3.8M
2019$4.0M
2020$4.3M
2022$5.5M
2023$4.6M
2024$6.1M

How to apply for funding from Connecticut Community Foundation Inc

Connecticut Community Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at conncf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Connecticut Community Foundation Inc

Does Connecticut Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Connecticut Community Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Connecticut Community Foundation Inc fund?
Connecticut Community Foundation Inc's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Waterbury Development Corporation, Nest, Nest. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Connecticut Community Foundation Inc give in grants?
Connecticut Community Foundation Inc reported $6.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $32.2M over 1,312 grants.
Where is Connecticut Community Foundation Inc located?
Connecticut Community Foundation Inc is based in Waterbury, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 066038074.
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About this profile. This page is built from Connecticut Community Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Connecticut Community Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.