Chelsea Groton Foundation
Historical FunderGroton, Connecticut · EIN 06-1520330 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$800K
Organizations funded325
Typical grant$500
Total assets$12.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $3,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CHELSEA GROTON FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 904 POQUONNOCK ROAD, GROTON CT 06340 |
| Phone | 8608234800 |
| GIVING@CHELSEAGROTON.COM | |
| Form and materials | ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE ONLINE AND MUST INCLUDE 501 (C) (3) STATUS, MISSION STATEMENT, COMPLETE BUDGET FOR PROJECT DESCRIBED, OPERATING BUDGET, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990. |
| Deadlines | GRANT APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED FROM FEBRUARY 1ST THROUGH APRIL 30TH. |
| Restrictions | PUBLIC CHARITIES EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C) (3) AND GOVERNMENTAL UNITS REFERRED TO UNDER IRC SECTION 170 (C) (1). PROGRAMS BENEFITING COMMUNITIES SERVED BY THE CHELSEA GROTON BANK ARE GIVEN SPECIAL CONSIDERATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Ct Foundation | New London, CT | Innovation center - payment 4 of 5 | $50,000 |
| City of New London | New London, CT | Nl community ctr - pymt 1 of 7 | $39,286 |
| Ccsu Foundation | New Britain, CT | Excellence in banking program | $25,000 |
| United Way of Sect | Gales Ferry, CT | 2024 corporate match | $11,511 |
| Always Home Inc | Mystic, CT | Homelessness prevention and shelter diversion of low-income families with minor children | $10,000 |
| Martin House Inc | Norwich, CT | Food security program | $10,000 |
| New London Community Meal Center (Nlcmc) | New London, CT | Mitigation of food insecurity within new london county | $10,000 |
| Operation Fuel Inc | Hartford, CT | Emergency energy assistance for new london county residents | $10,000 |
| Southeastern Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Inc (Scadd) | New London, CT | Scadd recreation & wellness initiative | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Place Norwich Inc | Norwich, CT | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Covenant Shelter of New London Inc | New London, CT | General operations of covenant shelter | $10,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern Connecticut (Ucp) | Quaker Hill, CT | Inclusion & advocacy | $10,000 |
| Care & Share of East Lyme Inc | Niantic, CT | Provide assistance to those in need | $10,000 |
| Furniture Bank of Southeastern Connecticut | Gales Ferry, CT | Purchase beds for families in financial need | $10,000 |
| Miracle League Sect | Niantic, CT | Play. connect. belong. the miracle league of southeastern ct inclusive playground project | $10,000 |
| New London Homeless Hospitality Center | New London, CT | Flexible spending fund program support | $10,000 |
| Safe Futures Inc | New London, CT | Genesis house emergency domestic violence shelter and alternative shelter solutions program (gh) | $10,000 |
| United Way of Southeastern Connecticut | Gales Ferry, CT | Gemma E. moran united way/labor food center | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | Wallingford, CT | Equitable hunger solutions | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut | New London, CT | Lake of isles phase III | $10,000 |
| Provision Ministry Inc | Westborough, MA | Providing food & new basic essentials to people in ct | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army - Norwich | West Nyack, NY | Food security and seasonal assistance | $10,000 |
| Thames River Community Service Inc | River Place, CT | Safe & stable housing for young families: ensuring a brighter future | $10,000 |
| Wheeler Library | Stonington, CT | Wheeler library restoration & renovation project | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army - New London | New London, CT | Red shield youth center | $10,000 |
| Madonna Place Inc | Norwich, CT | Madonna place--general operating support | $7,500 |
| Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc (Tvcca) | Jewett City, CT | Tvcca senior nutrition program serving eastern connecticut residents ages 60 and older | $7,500 |
| The Blue Door Foundation Inc | Niantic, CT | Programming request for the blue door foundation | $7,500 |
| St Edmunds Retreat Inc (Enders Island) | Mystic, CT | New passenger van | $7,500 |
| The Arc Eastern Connecticut | Norwich, CT | Computer lab for the arc eastern connecticut | $7,135 |
| Girls on the Run of Southeastern Connecticut Inc | Waterford, CT | Girls on the run-spring 2026 season | $7,000 |
| Jordan Porco Foundation | Wethersfield, CT | Fresh check days 2025 --- southeastern connecticut | $6,551 |
| Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Ct | New London, CT | Early childhood development center upgrades | $6,500 |
| Higher Edge | New London, CT | College access & success: a path of persistence | $6,500 |
| Lyman Allyn Art Museum | New London, CT | Free first saturday | $6,500 |
| New London Youth Affairs | New London, CT | Teen links | $6,500 |
| Norwich Human Services Youth Family and Recreation Division | Norwich, CT | Summer camp scholarship and support staff initiative | $6,500 |
| Advancing Connecticut Together | Hartford, CT | Empowering futures: asset-building & advocacy for economic stability | $6,500 |
| Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board Inc (Ewib) | Franklin, CT | Connecticut youth employment program | $6,500 |
| Hope Inc | New London, CT | 57 belden st. | $6,500 |
| Ocean Community United Theatre Inc | Westerly, RI | General operating support | $6,500 |
| Womens Business Development Council Inc | Stamford, CT | Ignite grant program and entrepreneurial training for women-owned small businesses | $6,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Inc (Formerly Nutmeg Big Brothers | Hartford, CT | Community-Based & site-based mentoring in new london and windham counties | $6,500 |
| Chrysalis Center Inc | Hartford, CT | Supportive services for oak tree village - griswold | $6,500 |
| Preston Parks Recreation & Youth Services | Preston, CT | Afterschool steam/fitness club programming | $6,500 |
| Third Sector New England Inc | Southington, CT | Fresh new london: building leaders, building justice | $6,500 |
| Community Speaks Out Inc | Groton, CT | Sober house living support program | $6,500 |
| Center a Drop-In Community Learning & Resource Centers Inc | New London, CT | Out of school care | $6,500 |
| Riverfront Children's Center Inc | Groton, CT | Scholar dollars: tuition subsidies for children from low-income households | $6,000 |
| New England Science & Sailing Foundation | Stonington, CT | New london partnership program | $6,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank Association | Providence, RI | Feeding people in need in washington county | $6,000 |
| Lighthouse Voc-Ed Center Inc | Niantic, CT | Media room | $5,850 |
| Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Inc | Mystic, CT | Adventures in nature | $5,525 |
| Norwich Rotary Foundation Inc | Norwich, CT | Rotary coat project | $5,500 |
| American Heart Association | West Hartford, CT | Nation of life savers_ community hands-only cpr | $5,200 |
| Norwich Free Academy | Norwich, CT | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Project Oceanology | Groton, CT | Marine science for elementary students | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies in Connecticut | New Britain, CT | Best buddies in connecticut friendship and leadership development | $5,000 |
| Covenant to Care for Children Inc | Hartford, CT | Basic essential goods for children | $5,000 |
| Jonnycake Center of Westerly | Westerly, RI | Food pantry | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 325 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $799,660 | 327 |
| 2024 | $745,529 | 321 |
| 2023 | $605,701 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349103957
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1520330
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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