Foundations that fund nonprofits in Fairfield, CT

1,015 private foundations reported 1,403 grants to organizations in Fairfield, Connecticut, on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $95.5M in all. 26 of them are based in Fairfield.

Foundations1,015

Based in Fairfield26

Grants on record1,403

Their typical grant$4,889

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Foundations based in Fairfield

10 of the 26 local foundations that reported grants to Fairfield organizations: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of such grants on their latest return.

Zieff Family Fund Inc

Fairfield, CT · latest return: tax year 2025

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Grants in Fairfield 7 Total there $16K Typical grant $300 Preselected recipients only
- Fairfield University - Unrestricted$13,940
- Save the Chidrens Fund - Unrestricted$500
- Fairfield Fdn for Education - Unrestricted$250
Trischman Family Foundation Inc

Fairfield, CT · latest return: tax year 2024

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Grants in Fairfield 6 Total there $12K Typical grant $1,808 Preselected recipients only
- Woofgang and Company - Donation$2,500
- Fairfield Museum & History Ctr - Donation$2,000
- Saint Catherine Center for Special Needs - Donation$2,000
Fred R & Hazel W Carstensen Memorial Foundation Inc

Fairfield, CT · latest return: tax year 2024

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Grants in Fairfield 4 Total there $11K Typical grant $4,000 Preselected recipients only
- Brady's Smile - Operations$5,000
- Wakeman Boys and Girls - Smilow Burroughs Club House$4,000
- Fairfield County Chorale - Programs$1,000
The Eileen a Delaney Margaret J Delaney James Delaney & Ellen Delaney Mem Fnd

Fairfield, CT · latest return: tax year 2025

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Grants in Fairfield 4 Total there $9,500 Typical grant $2,000 Preselected recipients only
- Brady's Smile Inc - Programs$3,000
- Mikey's Way Foundation - Programs$2,500
- Fairfield University - School of nursingscholarship fund$2,000
Kreitler Foundation Inc Dba the Hobart and Sally Kreitler Foundinc

Fairfield, CT · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $857K in 2024

Grants in Fairfield 3 Total there $141K Typical grant $6,950 Describes how to apply
- First Church Fairfield - Unrestricted$125,973
- First Church-Fairfield - Unrestricted$10,000
- Horizons-Sacred Heart University - Unrestricted$5,000
The Demattia Charitable Foundation Inc

Fairfield, CT · latest return: tax year 2025

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Grants in Fairfield 3 Total there $55K Typical grant $4,000 Preselected recipients only
- Friends of Christ in India - General operating$25,000
- Norma Pfriem Breast Care Center - General operating$20,000
- Greenfield Hills Congregational Church - Religious contribution$10,026
The Agape Foundation Inc

Fairfield, CT · latest return: tax year 2024

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Grants in Fairfield 3 Total there $49K Typical grant $1,000 Preselected recipients only
- Black Rock Church - Ministry$48,000
- Black Rock Congregational Church - Ministry$1,200
- The Fairfield Museum - Outreach$250
Cyrus W and Amy F Jones and Bessie D Phelps Foundation Inc

Fairfield, CT · latest return: tax year 2024

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Grants in Fairfield 3 Total there $29K Typical grant $6,000 Preselected recipients only
- Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestra - Operations$14,000
- Mikey's Way Foundation - Programs$12,000
- Brady's Smile - Operations$3,000
Marie G Dennett Foundation Inc

Fairfield, CT · latest return: tax year 2024

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Grants in Fairfield 3 Total there $10K Typical grant $5,000 Preselected recipients only
- Fairfield County Community Foundation - Charitable purpose$5,000
- Connecticut Audubon Society - Charitable purpose$2,500
- Fairfield Theater Company - Charitable purpose$2,500
Charles Samdperil Humanitarian Memorial Foundation

Fairfield, CT · latest return: tax year 2025

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Grants in Fairfield 3 Total there $2,040 Typical grant $500 Preselected recipients only
- Irving Moorin Scholarship Fund - General$1,000
- Chabad of Fairfield - General$540
- Fairfield Center Stage - General$500

Other foundations giving most in Fairfield

Based elsewhere, by the number of grants to Fairfield organizations on their latest return; profiles in our foundation directory first. Each shows its largest grants there.

Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2023

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Grants in Fairfield 99 Total there $134K Typical grant $57 Preselected recipients only
- Save the Children Federation Inc - General support$121,457
- Holland Hill PTA - General support$965
- Notre Dame Catholic High School - General support$657
The Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

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Grants in Fairfield 14 Total there $1.2M Typical grant $200 Preselected recipients only
- Save the Children - To reduce infectious disease in children under 5 in ethiopia$1,000,000
- Save the Children - Charitable partnerships in support of 175 days of good initiative$150,000
- Save the Children Federation Inc - Matching gifts$21,600
Fidelity Foundation

Boston, MA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $156.2M in 2024

Grants in Fairfield 10 Total there $28K Typical grant $400 Describes how to apply
- Fairfield University - Fidelity matching gifts to education$7,000
- Fairfield University - Fidelity matching gifts to education$7,000
- Fairfield University - Fidelity matching gifts to education$5,000
Gates Foundation

Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $6.3B in 2024

Grants in Fairfield 7 Total there $13M Typical grant $500,000 Describes how to apply
- Save the Children Federation Inc - Polio$4,757,380
- Save the Children Federation Inc - Polio$3,429,890
- Save the Children Federation Inc - Vaccine delivery$1,600,000
Ge Aerospace Foundation

Norwalk, CT · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $15.3M in 2024

Grants in Fairfield 7 Total there $7,202 Typical grant $429 Describes how to apply
- Save the Children Federation Inc - Matching gift$5,154
- Fairfield College Preparatory School - Matching gift$500
- Fairfield University - Matching gift$500
Chubb Charitable Foundation

Philadelphia, PA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $5.8M in 2024

Grants in Fairfield 7 Total there $4,752 Typical grant $200 Describes how to apply
- Fairfield University - Matching Gifts$2,500
- Save the Children Federation Inc - Matching Gifts$1,000
- Fairfield University - Matching Gifts$500
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2025

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Grants in Fairfield 6 Total there $27K Typical grant $600 Preselected recipients only
- Save the Children Federation Inc - Matching contribution (general operating support)$19,926
- Fairfield University - Matching contribution (general operating support)$2,921
- American Chinese Heritage Association - Matching contribution (general operating support)$2,000
Accenture Foundation Inc

Chicago, IL · latest return: tax year 2024

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Grants in Fairfield 4 Total there $5.8M Typical grant $600,000 Preselected recipients only
- Save the Children - In support of its youth leaders for a sustainable future initiative$2,537,291
- Save the Children - Access - advancing career connections, employment, and skills for success$2,412,724
- Save the Children - Fostering youth transitions for resilience and employment (future) program$600,000
Grousemont Foundation

Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2024

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Grants in Fairfield 4 Total there $218K Typical grant $25,000 Preselected recipients only
- Save the Children Federation Inc - General & unrestricted$100,000
- Save the Children Federation Inc - Eastern washington programming$90,000
- Save the Children Federation Inc - Eastern washington programming$20,000
Newman's Own Foundation

Westport, CT · latest return: tax year 2024

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Grants in Fairfield 4 Total there $158K Typical grant $25,000 Preselected recipients only
- Charityvest - Camp Quality New Zealand - 2025 winter camp programs$57,000
- Charityvest - Very Special Kids - Lord somers camps for children$42,000
- Charityvest - Debra Australia - Camp for debra families$32,000
Conrad N Hilton Foundation

Westlake Village, CA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $287.7M in 2024

Grants in Fairfield 3 Total there $1.5M Typical grant $76,000 Describes how to apply
- Save the Children Federation Inc - To support improving the lives and livelihoods of refugee children, families, and host communities through an…$1,000,000
- Save the Children Federation Inc - To strengthen the effectiveness of government- and local partner-led early childhood development…$500,000
- Save the Children Federation Inc - For general operating support$15,000
W K Kellogg Foundation

Battle Creek, MI · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $303.9M in 2024

Grants in Fairfield 3 Total there $700K Typical grant $100,000 Describes how to apply
- Save the Children Federation Inc - Promise of an Equitable Future$400,000
- Save the Children Federation Inc - Promise of an Equitable Future$300,000
- Save the Children Federation Inc - Matching Grant$350
The Ford Foundation

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $844.7M in 2024

Grants in Fairfield 3 Total there $258K Typical grant $104,795 Describes how to apply
- Save the Children Federation Inc - Core support for humanitarian relief in gaza$250,000
- Save the Children Federation Inc - Matching gift$7,500
- Save the Children Federation Inc - Matching gift$750
Smith Richardson Foundation Inc

Greensboro, NC · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $22.9M in 2024

Grants in Fairfield 3 Total there $27K Typical grant $49,477 Describes how to apply
- Sacred Heart University - General operating support$15,000
- Fairfield University for Dolan School of Business - General operating support$10,000
- Fairfield Country Day School - General operating support$2,000
Td Charitable Foundation

Portland, ME · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $24.9M in 2024

Grants in Fairfield 3 Total there $25K Typical grant $10,000 Describes how to apply
- Team Woofgang & Co - Program support$10,000
- The Connecticut Audubon Society - Restoring pollinator habitat- smith richardson preserve$10,000
- Saint Catherine Center for Special Needs - Vocational program$5,000
American Savings Foundation Inc

New Britain, CT · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $3.4M in 2025

Grants in Fairfield 3 Total there $4,375 Typical grant $1,875 Describes how to apply
- Sacred Heart University Itf Mccullo - Scholarship program - scholarship$2,250
- Sacred Heart University Itf Michaud - Scholarship program - scholarship$1,375
- Sacred Heart University Itf Burdett - Scholarship program - scholarship$750
Equitable Foundation Inc

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $5.5M in 2024

Grants in Fairfield 3 Total there $318 Typical grant $500 Describes how to apply
- Save the Children - General contribution$208
- Sacred Heart University - General contribution$60
- The Connecticut Audubon Society Incorporated - General contribution$50
Margaret a Cargill Foundation

Eden Prairie, MN · latest return: tax year 2024

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Grants in Fairfield 2 Total there $1M Typical grant $250,000 Preselected recipients only
- Save the Children Federation Inc - Catalyzing action for adolescent maternal and newborn health in nepal$1,000,000
- Save the Children Federation Inc - Other operating support$7,000
American Express Foundation

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $23.2M in 2024

Grants in Fairfield 2 Total there $265K Typical grant $40 Describes how to apply
- Save the Children Federation Inc - Building resilient futures in the philippines$265,000
- Save the Children Federation Inc - General support$102
New York Life Foundation

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $27.3M in 2024

Grants in Fairfield 2 Total there $176K Typical grant $500 Describes how to apply
- Save the Children Federation Inc - Cca general$175,000
- Little League Baseball Inc - Cca general$1,500

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Fairfield organizations several of these foundations fund

Organizations in Fairfield that received grants from two or more of the foundations above, on the same returns.

Organization	Funders	Grants total
Save the Children Federation Inc	13	$17,334,473
Fairfield University	8	$48,355
Sacred Heart University	6	$21,110
Connecticut Audubon Society	6	$13,335
Brady's Smile	5	$11,204
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Inc	4	$3,188
Save the Children	3	$6,950,223
Mikey's Way Foundation	3	$14,790
Saint Catherine Center for Special Needs	3	$7,025
Fairfield Theatre Company	3	$4,449

How to use this list

A foundation is listed because its own latest tax return itemizes grants to organizations with a Fairfield, CT address. Local foundations often give mostly close to home and are usually the most realistic first prospects for a small nonprofit; large national foundations listed here may fund only a few institutions in the city. Their typical grant is the middle of the funders' own typical grants across everything they fund. Open a profile for all of a funder's grants and any application instructions.

Of these 1,015 foundations, 229 describe how to apply on their latest return; many others give only to organizations they already know. A badge such as Gave $1.2M in 2024 repeats what the latest return reports; it does not mean the foundation is accepting proposals now.

Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.