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Main Street Community Foundation Inc

Bristol, Connecticut  ·  EIN 061433299  ·  Private foundation

Based in Bristol, Connecticut, Main Street Community Foundation Inc has awarded $5.3M across 257 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to City of Bristol. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$30.3M
Total assets
257
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Main Street Community Foundation Inc funds

Main Street Community Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, domestic violence, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDomestic ViolenceEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults, veterans.

childrenfamilieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesolder adultsveteranswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
City of Bristol
LIBRARY SUPPORT
Bristol, CT$222K2023
Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center
GENERAL SUPPORT; GRANTS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT; CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORT
Bristol, CT$172K2024
City of Bristol
LIBRARY SUPPORT
Bristol, CT$160K2022
City of Bristol
Park Maint./Library Support
Bristol, CT$132K2017
City of Bristol
GRANTS FOR LIBRARY SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
Bristol, CT$120K2024
Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center
SUPPORT FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS/UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT
Bristol, CT$118K2022
United Way of West Central Ct
PROGRAM SUPPORT AND ANTIPOVERTY INITIATIVES
Bristol, CT$109K2019
United Way of West Central Ct
PROGRAM SUPPORT AND ANTIPOVERTY INITIATIVES
Bristol, CT$108K2018
United Way of West Central Ct
Program Sup & Antipov Initiatives
Bristol, CT$107K2017
United Way of West Central Ct
GENERAL/PROGRAM/UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT
Bristol, CT$105K2022
United Way of West Central Ct
GRANTS FOR EDUCATIONAL, HUMAN SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Bristol, CT$98K2024
United Way of West Central Ct
WALSH SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM FOR YOUTH/ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
Bristol, CT$96K2023
City of Bristol
PARK MAINTENANCE/LIBRARY SUPPORT
Bristol, CT$94K2019
Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center
SUPPORT FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS/UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT COVID-19
Bristol, CT$82K2020
City of Bristol
PARK MAINTENANCE/LIBRARY SUPPORT
Bristol, CT$76K2020

Main Street Community Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$572K
2018$546K
2019$724K
2020$743K
2022$868K
2023$865K
2024$998K

How to apply for funding from Main Street Community Foundation Inc

Main Street 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 mainstreetfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Main Street Community Foundation Inc

Does Main Street Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Main Street 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 Main Street Community Foundation Inc fund?
Main Street Community Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include City of Bristol, Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center, City of Bristol. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Main Street Community Foundation Inc give in grants?
Main Street Community Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.3M over 257 grants.
Where is Main Street Community Foundation Inc located?
Main Street Community Foundation Inc is based in Bristol, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 061433299.
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About this profile. This page is built from Main Street 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 Main Street Community Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.