Lgbtq Rights Grant Funders in Connecticut
16 foundations with a documented lgbtq rights focus have made grants to Connecticut nonprofits in recent years, together directing $21.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 16 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 lgbtq rights funders in Connecticut
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Connecticut giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maranatha Foundation Inc | Connecticut | $5.9M | 25 | 2024 |
| 2 | Hellmann Rmamer Cncr Soc Et Al | Rhode Island | $5.4M | 24 | 2024 |
| 3 | Greater Hartford Arts Council Inc | Connecticut | $3.1M | 148 | 2024 |
| 4 | Edward C & Ann T Roberts Foundation | Connecticut | $1.8M | 147 | 2025 |
| 5 | Hopkins Abbiewtby Hosp Et Al | Rhode Island | $1.8M | 18 | 2023 |
| 6 | Paine Arabelle G Tr Uw | Rhode Island | $1.7M | 20 | 2024 |
| 7 | Leonard Litz Foundation | Connecticut | $689K | 50 | 2024 |
| 8 | Gaylord Farm Tr Uw P Dann | Rhode Island | $513K | 4 | 2024 |
| 9 | American Association for the Advancement | District of Columbia | $342K | 4 | 2024 |
| 10 | Dayton Ab-various Charities | Rhode Island | $306K | 44 | 2024 |
| 11 | Beecher L W Fbo Char Org Tw | Ohio | $169K | 20 | 2025 |
| 12 | William F Harnisch Foundation Inc | New York | $101K | 3 | 2023 |
| 13 | Lum J Mabel Tr Uw | Rhode Island | $59K | 12 | 2024 |
| 14 | The Janus Henderson Foundation | Colorado | $45K | 17 | 2024 |
| 15 | Anchor Health Initiative Corp | Connecticut | $30K | 4 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest lgbtq rights funders in Connecticut — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 16 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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