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Who funds food, agriculture and nutrition in Connecticut: 186 foundations, $2.5 million in grants

186 private foundations paid 332 grants totaling $2,528,175 to food, agriculture and nutrition nonprofits in Connecticut, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation Inc, with $381,500 in 2 grants.

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Cause
Food, agriculture and nutrition
Recipients in
Connecticut
Foundations
186
Grants
332
Total granted
$2,528,175

Foundations that funded food, agriculture and nutrition in Connecticut

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation IncNew York, NY2$381,500$331,500New Haven Ecology ProjectGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Sundancer FoundationWilmington, DE4$110,000$35,000Community Soup Kitchen IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Alfa FoundationGreenwich, CT1$100,000$100,000The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncTo support those who are food insecureapps.irs.gov
Seherr-Thoss Charitable TrustGarden City, NY1$80,000$80,000Arethusa Farm FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation IncStamford, CT1$77,000$77,000Food Rescue UsHunger reliefapps.irs.gov
Apple Pickers FoundationWilmington, DE1$75,000$75,000City Seed IncTo kickstart planning for the new Food Hub at 162 James Stapps.irs.gov
The Herbert & Nell Singer Foundation IncWilmington, DE2$60,000$50,000Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
American Savings Foundation IncNew Britain, CT5$58,490$32,000New Britain RootsProgram grants - all hands in the garden 2025-26apps.irs.gov
Amour Propre Fund IncNew Haven, CT1$55,383$55,383City SeedTo facilitate cityseed to purchase van for charitable purposes related to farmers market and sanctuary kitchen.apps.irs.gov
Ossen Family FoundationWest Hartford, CT1$55,000$55,000Click IncSupport education for employeesapps.irs.gov
John & Janice Howie FoundationCambridge, MA1$50,000$50,000New Haven Ecology ProjectCharitableapps.irs.gov
Liberty Mutual Foundation IncBoston, MA1$50,000$50,000Food Rescue UsFood rescue us - bostonapps.irs.gov
Malott Family FoundationChicago, IL1$50,000$50,000Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyCommunityapps.irs.gov
PF & RJ Morganti FoundationGarden City, NY1$50,000$50,000Meals On Wheels of RidgefieldGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Protein FoundationYarmouth, ME1$50,000$50,000Square Up for OthersFood and Shelter for homelessapps.irs.gov
The Johnson Family FoundationOldsmar, FL1$50,000$50,000Covenant Soup KitchenCharitableapps.irs.gov
Wescustogo FoundationCaptiva, FL1$40,000$40,000Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Newalliance Foundation IncNew Haven, CT5$35,000$10,000Women of the Village Community Food Pantry IncTo provide food pantry assistance.apps.irs.gov
SBM Charitable Foundation IncManchester, CT2$35,000$20,000Malta Food Pantry IncSupportapps.irs.gov
Kitchings Family FoundationOrlando, FL1$30,000$30,000Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Zisson Foundation IncNew York, NY1$30,000$30,000The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Liberty Bank Foundation IncMiddletown, CT4$27,000$12,000Lewis Educational Agricultural FarmTo support the education through agricultural experiences programapps.irs.gov
George J & Jessica Harris FoundationStamford, CT1$25,000$25,000The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyFood for the needyapps.irs.gov
Robert G and Marguerite M Derx FoundationLitchfield, CT1$25,000$25,000Food Rescue UsCharitableapps.irs.gov
Royce Family Fund IncGreenwich, CT1$25,000$25,000Food Rescue UsGeneral purposesapps.irs.gov
The Martha and Hunter Grubb Foundation IncWest Hartford, CT1$25,000$25,000Connecticut Farmland Trust IncCurrent use for general charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Ion Bank Foundation IncNaugatuck, CT7$20,250$5,000Bread for Life Inc"funding for food and packaging expenses"apps.irs.gov
Michael Whittingham Family FoundationGreenwich, CT1$20,000$20,000Food Rescue UsSupport work to reduce wasted food and increase food accessapps.irs.gov
The Barnes Foundation IncMarion, CT1$20,000$20,000New Haven Ecology Project IncTo support educational programsapps.irs.gov
The Hilibrand FoundationNew York, NY1$20,000$20,000Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Rona Jaffe FoundationDix Hills, NY1$20,000$20,000Friendly Hands Food Bank IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Katharine Matthies FoundationDallas, TX2$19,000$16,000Seymour Oxford Food Bank IncUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation IncThomaston, CT8$16,300$4,500Plymouth Community Food PantryTo assist in funding the purchase of milk, fresh eggs and healthy nonperishable food items to stock pantry shelves.apps.irs.gov
The Skye Foundation IncNew Haven, CT1$15,950$15,950City SeedOperating supportapps.irs.gov
522 Foundation IncDarien, CT1$15,000$15,000Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyLacrosse programapps.irs.gov
The D Lane & Anwyl Bates FoundationWilmington, DE1$15,000$15,000The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncGeneral charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
The Thompson Family Foundation IncNew York, NY1$15,000$15,000Connecticut Farmland TrustTo aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions.apps.irs.gov
Mitchell D Phaiah Foundation IncPutnam, CT2$14,204$7,120Interfaith Human Services of PutnamCharitable purposesapps.irs.gov
John P Dion FoundationHollywood, FL1$14,106$14,106Enfield Food ShelfYouth Servicesapps.irs.gov
Leon N Lapine Residuary TrustStamford, CT1$14,000$14,000Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Farmington Bank Community Foundation IncNewington, CT3$13,500$6,500New Britain RootsFarmers market expressapps.irs.gov
Power for Good FoundationChester, PA1$13,500$13,500Loaves and Fishes New Haven IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Hometown Bank Community Foundation IncOxford, MA2$13,100$8,800Friends of Assisi Food PantryExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Praxis FoundationWilmington, DE2$12,500$7,500Food Rescue Us IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Lockhart Vaughan FoundationBaltimore, MD1$12,000$12,000Connecticut Farmland TrustEnvironmentapps.irs.gov
The Echlin FoundationBranford, CT1$12,000$12,000New Haven Ecology ProjectUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
McInerney and Fafard FDNPennington, NJ1$11,000$11,000Faith Food Pantry of Newtown IncUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Northwest Community Bank Foundation IncWinsted, CT4$10,700$3,100Healing Meals Foundation CorporationNourishing Northwest Connecticutapps.irs.gov
Andersen Corporate FoundationBayport, MN1$10,000$10,000Food Rescue Us IncFood rescue us - detroit: reducing hunger and food wasteapps.irs.gov
Cedar Tree FoundationBoston, MA1$10,000$10,000Click IncProject support for grow windhamapps.irs.gov
Jeniam FoundationNewtown, CT1$10,000$10,000Real Food CT IncChallenge grantapps.irs.gov
Meriden FoundationWaterbury, CT1$10,000$10,000Meriden Farmers MarketGeneralapps.irs.gov
Michael J Connell Foundation Michael J Connell Charities LtePasadena, CA1$10,000$10,000The Corner Food PantryGrantapps.irs.gov
RK Mellon Family FoundationLigonier, PA1$10,000$10,000Food Rescue Us IncOperations at northforkapps.irs.gov
SBE&S Clients' Consolidated Charitable FoundationCrofton, MD1$10,000$10,000Food Rescue UsUnlimitedapps.irs.gov
Seherr-Thoss FoundationNew York, NY1$10,000$10,000Arethusa Farm FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Coville-Triest Family FoundationHartland, MI1$10,000$10,000City Seed IncUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Robert W Wilson Charitable TrustNew York, NY1$10,000$10,000Friends of LachatGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Unfi FoundationProvidence, RI1$10,000$10,000Interfaith Human Services of PutnamQ1 Community Grantapps.irs.gov
WR Berkley Corporation Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE1$10,000$10,000Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Wadsworth Family FoundationWallingford, CT1$10,000$10,000Masters MannaPublic charityapps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY21$9,537$3,550Shoreline Soup Kitchens & PantriesVolunteer programapps.irs.gov
Maurice Goodman Foundation Inc TrustBuffalo, NY1$9,500$9,500Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Vanderbilt Family FoundationNew York, NY1$9,400$9,400Connecticut Farmland TrustGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Newtown Savings Bank Foundation IncNewtown, CT2$9,000$7,000Real Food CTExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Union Savings Bank Foundation IncDanbury, CT4$8,550$5,000Square Up for OthersExempt purposesapps.irs.gov
Anne and Rollin Bates Foundation IncHartford, CT1$7,500$7,500The Corner Food PantryUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
Cornelia and Michael Bessie FoundationWest Hartford, CT1$7,500$7,500Covenant Soup KitchenCurrent use for charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Brothers Brook FoundationDenver, CO1$7,000$7,000Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncFight poverty / educationapps.irs.gov
Centreville Savings Bank Charitable FoundationWest Warwick, RI2$7,000$5,000Interfaith Human Services of PutnamExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Craig B Tate FoundationStamford, CT1$7,000$7,000Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountySocialapps.irs.gov
Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation IncJewett City, CT3$7,000$2,500Friends of Assisi Food Pantry IncExempt purposesapps.irs.gov
The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the ArtsFt Mitchell, KY1$7,000$7,000City Seed IncCulinary training programapps.irs.gov
Zukowski Family Foundation IncPalm Coast, FL1$7,000$7,000Plymouth Community Food PantryFood pantry donationapps.irs.gov
Dime Bank Foundation IncNorwich, CT2$6,500$3,500East Lyme Giving GardenDistribution of fresh nutritious food to se ct neighbors in need.apps.irs.gov
Wilson Wilde Family Foundation IncPalm Beach Gardens, FL1$6,500$6,500Farmington Food PantryGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Canton Community Health Fund IncCollinsville, CT1$6,000$6,000Canton Food BankCharitableapps.irs.gov
P2 Foundation IncBig Sky, MT1$6,000$6,000Westport Farmers MarketGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Rockville Bank Community Foundation IncVernon, CT2$6,000$5,000Enfield Food Shelf IncFood pantry supportapps.irs.gov
Round Room Gives IncFishers, IN2$6,000$3,500Friendly Hands Food BankPurchase a 2 door commercial stainless steel, glass front refrigerator for clients to choosapps.irs.gov
Torrington Savings FoundationWilmington, DE1$5,850$5,850Friendly Hands Food Bank IncClient Bar Coding Systemapps.irs.gov
Dominion Energy Charitable FoundationRichmond, VA2$5,500$3,500East Lyme Giving Garden2024 growing gardenapps.irs.gov
Webster Bank Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE2$5,500$5,000City Seed IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA47$5,317$1,051Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Andrew J Knuth Family Charitable TrustWeston, CT1$5,000$5,000Feeding Families FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Ardenghi Af Gen Charit PurposeDallas, TX1$5,000$5,000Community Soup KitchenUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Carris Corporation FoundationProctor, VT1$5,000$5,000Enfield Food ShelfTo provide general operating supportapps.irs.gov
Crane Fund for Widows and ChildrenEnglewood Cliffs, NJ1$5,000$5,000The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncGeneral Purposeapps.irs.gov
Crosswicks Foundation LTDGoshen, CT1$5,000$5,000Friendly Hands Food Bank IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
David A Beckerman Foundation IncNew Haven, CT1$5,000$5,000Feeding Families FoundationContribution to support 501(c)3 purposeapps.irs.gov
Ellen & Ronald Block Family Foundation IncPalm Beach, FL1$5,000$5,000Food Rescue UsRestricted to Food Rescue South Floridaapps.irs.gov
J Walton Bissell Foundation IncWest Harford, CT1$5,000$5,000Feeding Families FoundationConnecticut children's family assistance support programapps.irs.gov
Laszig Ij TrustSaint Louis, MO1$5,000$5,000Meals On Wheels of RidgefieldGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Marion Isabell Coe FundDallas, TX1$5,000$5,000Food Rescue Us IncUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Mfund IncGuilford, CT1$5,000$5,000Connecticut Farmland TrustGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Osaic Foundation IncScottsdale, AZ1$5,000$5,000Connecticut State Grange FoundationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Synchrony FoundationStamford, CT1$5,000$5,000The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncFunding supports general operations and programming.apps.irs.gov
The Burkehaven Family FoundationWest Roxbury, MA1$5,000$5,000Shoreline Soup Kitchens & PantriesGeneral charitable supportapps.irs.gov
The Carl Marks Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Ensign-Bickford Foundation IncDenver, CO2$5,000$3,500Healing Meals Foundation CorpFood pantry supportapps.irs.gov
The Fairfield FoundationNew York, NY1$5,000$5,000The Corner Food PantryCommunity serviceapps.irs.gov
The Kontulis FundDetroit, MI1$5,000$5,000Food Rescue UsProgram servicesapps.irs.gov
The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable FoundationLitchfield, CT1$5,000$5,000Friendly Hands Food BankGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
The Papa John's Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000Food Rescue Us IncFood Rescue US - DC: Reducing Hunger and Food Waste in the DMVapps.irs.gov
The Shoemaker Family Foundation IncNaples, FL1$5,000$5,000The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncThe food bank of lower fairfield county solicits and collects food from private and public donations to provide food to organizations that feed the hungry in darien, greenwich, new canaan, norwalk, stapps.irs.gov
Tiffany-Thompson FoundationWest Hartford, CT1$5,000$5,000Open Door IncCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposesapps.irs.gov
Zia Charitable FoundationOld Greenwich, CT1$5,000$5,000Food Rescue UsCharitablecharitableapps.irs.gov
Enid Storm Dwyer FoundationPittsburgh, PA1$4,697$4,697Connecticut Farmland Trust IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Dr Joy To the World IncMelville, NY1$4,000$4,000Food Rescue UsCharitable giftapps.irs.gov
Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation IncHamden, CT2$4,000$2,000Community Soup KitchenTo further the exempt works of the recipientapps.irs.gov
Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation IncDanbury, CT1$4,000$4,000The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
The Maisie Foundation IncHartford, CT1$4,000$4,000Enfield Food ShelfFood assistanceapps.irs.gov
The Milford Bank Foundation IncMilford, CT3$4,000$2,500Emerge IncHud matching fundsapps.irs.gov
Carl Forstmann Memorial FoundationGreenwich, CT1$3,500$3,500Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Ethel & Abe Lapides Foundation IncNew Haven, CT3$3,500$1,500New Haven Ecology ProjectEducational program supportapps.irs.gov
The Albert and Alice Brunalli FoundationSouthington, CT1$3,500$3,500Bread for LifeTo continue services and programsapps.irs.gov
Louis & Dora T Mohill Foundation IncNorth Haven, CT2$3,250$3,000Community Soup KitchenTo continue ongoing programs and servicesapps.irs.gov
International Paper Company FoundationMemphis, TN2$3,241$2,000Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyGrant application 2024apps.irs.gov
Chelsea Groton FoundationGroton, CT3$3,100$2,500East Lyme Giving GardenEast lyme giving garden 2025 growing seasonapps.irs.gov
Arbella Insurance FoundationBoston, MA3$3,000$1,000Enfield Food ShelfFood pantryapps.irs.gov
Kurtz Family Foundation TrustGeorgetown, CT1$3,000$3,000Friends of LachatGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Marks Family FoundationWest Hartford, CT2$3,000$1,500Cheshire Community Food Pantry IncCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposesapps.irs.gov
Stamford Woman's Club IncStamford, CT1$3,000$3,000Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyOutreachapps.irs.gov
Swedish Aid SocietyCheshire, CT1$3,000$3,000Masters MannaFood for needyapps.irs.gov
The Pesky Family Foundation IncBoise, ID1$2,575$2,575Connecticut Farmland TrustFor unrestricted use.apps.irs.gov
Amy Shapiro Scholarship Foundation IncStamford, CT1$2,500$2,500Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyCommunity charityapps.irs.gov
Ernest and Joan Trefz FoundationBridgeport, CT1$2,500$2,500Real Food CT IncIn Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundationapps.irs.gov
The Crew Family Foundation IncPlainville, CT1$2,500$2,500Bread for LifeDonationapps.irs.gov
The John M & Nancy S Murphy Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$2,500$2,500Faith Food Pantry of Newtown IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Mortimer & Barbara Klaus Family FoundationBoca Raton, FL1$2,500$2,500Corner Food Pantry Inc (the)General fundapps.irs.gov
Aldo Dedominicis Foundation IncHamden, CT2$2,000$1,000Cheshire Community Food Pantry IncGeneral support for the soup kitchenapps.irs.gov
Cummings & Lockwood Foundation IncStamford, CT1$2,000$2,000The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncSupport organization's missionapps.irs.gov
Half Moon FoundationNew Canaan, CT1$2,000$2,000Food Rescue UsCharitableapps.irs.gov
John R & Dorothy D Caples FundNew York, NY1$2,000$2,000Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Silver Mountain Foundation for the ArtsMorristown, NJ1$2,000$2,000Connecticut Farmland TrustGENERAL PURPOSES - Environmentalapps.irs.gov
Summer FundMinneapolis, MN1$2,000$2,000Food Rescue Us IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Jane T Muhlethaler Foundation IncSouthport, CT1$2,000$2,000Bethel Community Food PantryOperationsapps.irs.gov
The Martin Family Fund IncEdgewater, NJ1$2,000$2,000Westport Farmers MarketGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The William J J Gordon Family FoundationNew York, NY1$2,000$2,000Bethel Community Food Pantry IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Ahearn Family FoundationNew Canaan, CT1$1,991$1,991Healing Meals Foundation CorporationFunding to purchase kitchen items in support of their healthy meals program: 4 full size speed racks, 24 full sheet trays, 2 stockpots with spigots, and a basket pushcart.apps.irs.gov
Konstantin Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$1,750$1,750Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Lucia P Fulton FoundationBoston, MA1$1,650$1,650Loaves and Fishes - New HavenFor general use of the charityapps.irs.gov
Rawson Family Foundation TrustPutnam, CT1$1,623$1,623Interfaith Human Services of PutnamHuman servicesapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY3$1,532$1,032Feeding Families Foundation IncMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
Charles H Weinman Foundation for Developing MindsWeston, CT1$1,500$1,500New Haven Ecology ProjectSupport of organizationapps.irs.gov
Robert S Smith Family Foundation IncEast Hartford, CT1$1,500$1,500Enfield Food Shelf IncGeneral support for donor relationsapps.irs.gov
Syd & Jan M Silverman Foundation IncPennington, NJ1$1,500$1,500Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Lillian Bredow Gould FoundationTacoma, WA1$1,300$1,300Thomaston Community PantryCharitable contribtuionapps.irs.gov
Louis J Casale Jr Charitable Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$1,250$1,250Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Viking Global Foundation IncStamford, CT2$1,250$1,000Food Bank Lower Fairfield CountyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Perakis Foundation James Perakis TrusteeWilton, CT1$1,240$1,240Meals On Wheels of Wilton IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Berger Family FoundationNew York, NY1$1,000$1,000Covenant Soup KitchenFor charitable purpose of organizationapps.irs.gov
Black IV IncGreenwich, CT1$1,000$1,000Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Cohen Veterans Network IncStamford, CT1$1,000$1,000The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncFood bankapps.irs.gov
Deupree Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$1,000$1,000Community Soup Kitchen IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Elliott Family Foundation IncSomers, NY1$1,000$1,000The Corner Food PantryWelfareapps.irs.gov
Loris Masterton Family FoundationLincoln University, PA1$1,000$1,000Covenant Soup KitchenCharitableapps.irs.gov
Martha Moxley Foundation John Moxley TrusteeWeston, CT1$1,000$1,000Friends of LachatSupport town historical farmapps.irs.gov
R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy MainNorwalk, CT1$1,000$1,000Meals On Wheels of RidgefieldGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Robert & Roni Lemle Family FoundationOld Westbury, NY1$1,000$1,000Greenwich Community GardensGeneral operating fundapps.irs.gov
Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc RosenheimBristol, CT1$1,000$1,000Miller Farms Cares IncSupport donee workapps.irs.gov
Steven Aresty FoundationNew York, NY1$1,000$1,000Corner Food PantryFor the use of the donee organizationapps.irs.gov
The Coloni Family Foundation IncDebary, FL1$1,000$1,000Meals On Wheels of RidgefieldUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Dave Hokin FoundationDarien, CT1$1,000$1,000Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Kiev Foundation IncWilton, CT1$1,000$1,000Food Rescue UsCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Robert Stern Family FoundationNew York, NY1$1,000$1,000Shoreline Soup Kitchens and PantriesCharitableapps.irs.gov
Middle Road FoundationNew York, NY1$750$750The Corner Food PantryGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Panwy Foundation IncGreenwich, CT1$600$600The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyCharitable donationapps.irs.gov
Equitable Foundation IncNew York, NY2$550$300The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
Amica Companies FoundationLincoln, RI2$500$300Shoreline Soup Kitchens & PantriesGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO1$500$500Horace Bushnell Childrens Food PantryFood, agriculture and nutritionapps.irs.gov
Fernwood FoundationWeston, CT1$500$500Friends of LachatGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Foundation Danielle PHartford, CT1$500$500The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyGeneral charity purposeapps.irs.gov
North Haven Rotary Foundation IncNorth Haven, CT1$500$500Feeding Families Foundation IncGeneral operating purposesapps.irs.gov
The 5 51 5 Foundation IncNew York, NY1$500$500The Corner Food PantryGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Oaklawn FoundationincWilton, CT1$500$500Greenwich Community GardensDirector's grant to 501c organizationapps.irs.gov
The Per and Astrid Heidenreich Family FoundationGreenwich, CT1$500$500Food Rescue UsGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Winokur Family Foundation IncGreenwich, CT1$500$500Greenwich Community GardensTo further donees exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Lincoln Financial Foundation IncRadnor, PA9$450$50Healing Meals Foundation CorporationMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
Ge Aerospace FoundationNorwalk, CT2$425$300Community Kitchen of Northeastern Connecticut IncMatching giftapps.irs.gov
Citizens Charitable FoundationJohnston, RI1$405$405Seymour Oxford Food Bank IncMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
The Rosencrans Family Foundation IncGreenwich, CT1$309$309The Frank Habansky Food PantryGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL1$250$250Meals On Wheels of RidgefieldGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
The Gap FoundationSan Francisco, CA2$200$100Covenant Soup Kitchen IncFor civic & community engagementapps.irs.gov
E Clayton and Edith P Gengras Jr Foundation IncEast Hartford, CT1$100$100Shoreline Soup Kitchens & PantriesAn interfaith service that provides food and fellowship to those in need and educates the community on hunger and povertyapps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationDallas, TX1$50$50Open Door IncDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."apps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation IncNew Haven Ecology ProjectNew Haven, CTGeneral operating support$331,500apps.irs.gov
The Alfa FoundationThe Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncStamford, CTTo support those who are food insecure$100,000apps.irs.gov
Seherr-Thoss Charitable TrustArethusa Farm FoundationLitchfield, CTGeneral support$80,000apps.irs.gov
Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation IncFood Rescue UsStamford, CTHunger relief$77,000apps.irs.gov
Apple Pickers FoundationCity Seed IncNew Haven, CTTo kickstart planning for the new Food Hub at 162 James St$75,000apps.irs.gov
Amour Propre Fund IncCity SeedNew Haven, CTTo facilitate cityseed to purchase van for charitable purposes related to farmers market and sanctuary kitchen.$55,383apps.irs.gov
Ossen Family FoundationClick IncWindham, CTSupport education for employees$55,000apps.irs.gov
The Johnson Family FoundationCovenant Soup KitchenWillimantic, CTCharitable$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation IncDaily Bread - An Ecumenical Food PantryDanbury, CTGeneral operating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Malott Family FoundationFood Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyStamford, CTCommunity$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Herbert & Nell Singer Foundation IncFood Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncStamford, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$50,000apps.irs.gov
Liberty Mutual Foundation IncFood Rescue UsStamford, CTFood rescue us - boston$50,000apps.irs.gov
PF & RJ Morganti FoundationMeals On Wheels of RidgefieldRidgefield, CTGeneral purpose$50,000apps.irs.gov
John & Janice Howie FoundationNew Haven Ecology ProjectNew Haven, CTCharitable$50,000apps.irs.gov
Protein FoundationSquare Up for OthersBridgeport, CTFood and Shelter for homeless$50,000apps.irs.gov
Wescustogo FoundationFood Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncStamford, CTGeneral Support$40,000apps.irs.gov
The Sundancer FoundationCommunity Soup Kitchen IncNew Haven, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$35,000apps.irs.gov
American Savings Foundation IncNew Britain RootsNew Britain, CTProgram grants - all hands in the garden 2025-26$32,000apps.irs.gov
The Sundancer FoundationCommunity Soup Kitchen IncNew Haven, CTTo support the CSK Closing the Meal Gap Plan in Fair Haven$30,000apps.irs.gov
Kitchings Family FoundationShoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries IncEssex, CTGeneral operating$30,000apps.irs.gov
Zisson Foundation IncThe Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyStamford, CTGeneral support$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Sundancer FoundationCommunity Soup Kitchen IncNew Haven, CTTo support of efforts related to Closing the Meal Gap plan$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Martha and Hunter Grubb Foundation IncConnecticut Farmland Trust IncHartford, CTCurrent use for general charitable purposes$25,000apps.irs.gov
Robert G and Marguerite M Derx FoundationFood Rescue UsStamford, CTCharitable$25,000apps.irs.gov
Royce Family Fund IncFood Rescue UsStamford, CTGeneral purposes$25,000apps.irs.gov
George J & Jessica Harris FoundationThe Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyStamford, CTFood for the needy$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Sundancer FoundationCommunity Soup Kitchen IncNew Haven, CTCharitable Event$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Hilibrand FoundationFood Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyStamford, CTGeneral support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Michael Whittingham Family FoundationFood Rescue UsStamford, CTSupport work to reduce wasted food and increase food access$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Rona Jaffe FoundationFriendly Hands Food Bank IncTorrington, CTGeneral operations$20,000apps.irs.gov
SBM Charitable Foundation IncMalta Food Pantry IncHartford, CTSupport$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Barnes Foundation IncNew Haven Ecology Project IncNew Haven, CTTo support educational programs$20,000apps.irs.gov
Katharine Matthies FoundationSeymour Oxford Food Bank IncSeymour, CTUnrestricted general$16,000apps.irs.gov
The Skye Foundation IncCity SeedNew Haven, CTOperating support$15,950apps.irs.gov
The Thompson Family Foundation IncConnecticut Farmland TrustHartford, CTTo aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions.$15,000apps.irs.gov
SBM Charitable Foundation IncCovenant Soup KitchenWillimantic, CTSupport$15,000apps.irs.gov
522 Foundation IncFood Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyStamford, CTLacrosse program$15,000apps.irs.gov
The D Lane & Anwyl Bates FoundationThe Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncStamford, CTGeneral charitable purposes$15,000apps.irs.gov
John P Dion FoundationEnfield Food ShelfEnfield, CTYouth Services$14,106apps.irs.gov
Leon N Lapine Residuary TrustFood Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyStamford, CTGeneral fund$14,000apps.irs.gov
American Savings Foundation IncNew Britain RootsNew Britain, CTCapital grants - composting facilities for slade and roosevelt schools$14,000apps.irs.gov
Power for Good FoundationLoaves and Fishes New Haven IncNew Haven, CTGeneral operating support$13,500apps.irs.gov
Lockhart Vaughan FoundationConnecticut Farmland TrustHartford, CTEnvironment$12,000apps.irs.gov
Liberty Bank Foundation IncLewis Educational Agricultural FarmSouthington, CTTo support the education through agricultural experiences program$12,000apps.irs.gov
The Echlin FoundationNew Haven Ecology ProjectNew Haven, CTUnrestricted$12,000apps.irs.gov
McInerney and Fafard FDNFaith Food Pantry of Newtown IncNewtown, CTUnrestricted general$11,000apps.irs.gov
Seherr-Thoss FoundationArethusa Farm FoundationLitchfield, CTGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Coville-Triest Family FoundationCity Seed IncNew Haven, CTUnrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
Cedar Tree FoundationClick IncWindham, CTProject support for grow windham$10,000apps.irs.gov
WR Berkley Corporation Charitable FoundationFood Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncStamford, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
SBE&S Clients' Consolidated Charitable FoundationFood Rescue UsStamford, CTUnlimited$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Herbert & Nell Singer Foundation IncFood Rescue Us IncStamford, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
Andersen Corporate FoundationFood Rescue Us IncStamford, CTFood rescue us - detroit: reducing hunger and food waste$10,000apps.irs.gov
RK Mellon Family FoundationFood Rescue Us IncStamford, CTOperations at northfork$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Robert W Wilson Charitable TrustFriends of LachatWeston, CTGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Unfi FoundationInterfaith Human Services of PutnamPutnam, CTQ1 Community Grant$10,000apps.irs.gov
Wadsworth Family FoundationMasters MannaWallingford, CTPublic charity$10,000apps.irs.gov
Meriden FoundationMeriden Farmers MarketMeriden, CTGeneral$10,000apps.irs.gov
Jeniam FoundationReal Food CT IncNewtown, CTChallenge grant$10,000apps.irs.gov
Michael J Connell Foundation Michael J Connell Charities LteThe Corner Food PantryLakeeville, CTGrant$10,000apps.irs.gov
Newalliance Foundation IncWomen of the Village Community Food Pantry IncNew Haven, CTTo provide food pantry assistance.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Maurice Goodman Foundation Inc TrustFood Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyStamford, CTGeneral support$9,500apps.irs.gov
The Vanderbilt Family FoundationConnecticut Farmland TrustHartford, CTGeneral exempt purpose$9,400apps.irs.gov
Hometown Bank Community Foundation IncFriends of Assisi Food PantryDanielson, CTExempt purpose$8,800apps.irs.gov
Cornelia and Michael Bessie FoundationCovenant Soup KitchenWillimantic, CTCurrent use for charitable purposes$7,500apps.irs.gov
Newalliance Foundation IncCovenant Soup KitchenWillimantic, CTTo support the community food pantry cooperative, soup kitchen, and other essential services.$7,500apps.irs.gov
Praxis FoundationFood Rescue Us IncStamford, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$7,500apps.irs.gov
Newalliance Foundation IncNew Haven Ecology Project IncNew Haven, CTTo support a diverse and growing community of youth and families, general operating support allows us to direct resources where they are needed most, ensuring programs reach our socioeconomically dive$7,500apps.irs.gov
Anne and Rollin Bates Foundation IncThe Corner Food PantryLakeville, CTUnrestricted gift$7,500apps.irs.gov
Mitchell D Phaiah Foundation IncInterfaith Human Services of PutnamPutnam, CTCharitable purposes$7,120apps.irs.gov
Mitchell D Phaiah Foundation IncFriends of Assisi Food PantryDanielson, CTCharitable purposes$7,084apps.irs.gov
The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the ArtsCity Seed IncNew Haven, CTCulinary training program$7,000apps.irs.gov
Craig B Tate FoundationFood Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyStamford, CTSocial$7,000apps.irs.gov
Brothers Brook FoundationFood Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncStamford, CTFight poverty / education$7,000apps.irs.gov
Zukowski Family Foundation IncPlymouth Community Food PantryTerryville, CTFood pantry donation$7,000apps.irs.gov
Newtown Savings Bank Foundation IncReal Food CTNewtown, CTExempt purpose$7,000apps.irs.gov
American Savings Foundation IncNew Britain RootsNew Britain, CTSummer internships - summer program assistant$6,990apps.irs.gov
Wilson Wilde Family Foundation IncFarmington Food PantryFarmington, CTGeneral fund$6,500apps.irs.gov
Farmington Bank Community Foundation IncNew Britain RootsNew Britain, CTFarmers market express$6,500apps.irs.gov
Canton Community Health Fund IncCanton Food BankCollinsville, CTCharitable$6,000apps.irs.gov
P2 Foundation IncWestport Farmers MarketWestport, CTGeneral operating$6,000apps.irs.gov
Torrington Savings FoundationFriendly Hands Food Bank IncTorrington, CTClient Bar Coding System$5,850apps.irs.gov
Ion Bank Foundation IncBread for Life IncSouthington, CT"funding for food and packaging expenses"$5,000apps.irs.gov
Liberty Bank Foundation IncChicks Ahoy Farm IncBloomfield, CTTo support the agribusiness development program$5,000apps.irs.gov
Webster Bank Charitable FoundationCity Seed IncNew Haven, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Newalliance Foundation IncClick IncWindham, CTTo support low-wealth, latinx youth to gain workforce, leadership, and advocacy skills through youth-led apprenticeships that promote food security and engage youth.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ardenghi Af Gen Charit PurposeCommunity Soup KitchenNew Haven, CTUnrestricted general$5,000apps.irs.gov
Mfund IncConnecticut Farmland TrustHartford, CTGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Osaic Foundation IncConnecticut State Grange FoundationWinchester Center, CTGeneral operating support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Liberty Bank Foundation IncCovenant Soup KitchenWindham, CTTo support the covenant soup kitchen meals programs$5,000apps.irs.gov
Carris Corporation FoundationEnfield Food ShelfEnfield, CTTo provide general operating support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Rockville Bank Community Foundation IncEnfield Food Shelf IncEnfield, CTFood pantry support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Andrew J Knuth Family Charitable TrustFeeding Families FoundationNorth Haven, CTGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
J Walton Bissell Foundation IncFeeding Families FoundationNorth Haven, CTConnecticut children's family assistance support program$5,000apps.irs.gov
David A Beckerman Foundation IncFeeding Families FoundationNorth Haven, CTContribution to support 501(c)3 purpose$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Carl Marks Foundation IncFood Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncStamford, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Praxis FoundationFood Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncStamford, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ellen & Ronald Block Family Foundation IncFood Rescue UsStamford, CTRestricted to Food Rescue South Florida$5,000apps.irs.gov
Zia Charitable FoundationFood Rescue UsStamfoerd, CTCharitablecharitable$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Kontulis FundFood Rescue UsStamford, CTProgram services$5,000apps.irs.gov

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