The Connecticut State Capitol

Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 13-4200689

Avangrid Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Orange, CT. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 72 grants and $3.2 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Pablo D Colon
180 Marsh Hill Road
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 836-6457
[email protected]
Form and materials
Foundation has a grant application
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Qualified 501(c)(3) and related entities based and operating in the us and territories primarily, with a focus sustainable communities and vulnerable persons.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $3,151,911

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $5,503,274
  • Tax year 2024

    $3,495,479

    Grants listed
    87
    Assets, end of year
    $7,114,001
  • Tax year 2023

    $2,776,744

    Grants listed
    95
    Assets, end of year
    $5,760,467
  • Tax year 2022

    $4,077,728

    Grants listed
    99
    Assets, end of year
    $5,677,672
  • Tax year 2021

    $2,527,155

    Grants listed
    104
    Assets, end of year
    $4,008,456
  • Tax year 2020

    $3,600,375

    Grants listed
    115
    Assets, end of year
    $4,372,961

Grants paid in 2025

72 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. American Online Giving FoundationNewark, DE

    Social action

    $574,911
  2. American Red CrossFarmington, CT

    Social action

    $250,000
  3. Feeding AmericaChicago, IL

    Social action

    $250,000
  4. Habitat for Humanity InternationalAmericus, GA

    Social action

    $135,000
  5. Northeastern University - Roux InstituteBoston, MA

    Training & research

    $125,000
  6. Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CA

    Biodiversity & climate change

    $100,000
  7. Yale Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage - IpchNew Haven, CT

    Art & culture

    $75,000
  8. National Marine Life CenterPocasset, MA

    Biodiversity & climate change

    $58,000
  9. Binghamton University Watson School of Engineering - Senior Capstone ProjecBinghamton, NY

    Training & research

    $50,000
  10. Center for YouthRochester, NY

    Social action

    $50,000
  11. Connecticut Public BroadcastingHartford, CT

    Biodiversity & climate change

    $50,000
  12. District Arts and EducationNew Haven, CT

    Training & research

    $50,000
  13. Gulf of Maine Research InstitutePortland, ME

    Biodiversity & climate change

    $50,000
  14. Hands on HartfordHartford, CT

    Social action

    $50,000
  15. Henry Ford Museum - Invention Convention WorldwideDearborn, MI

    Social action

    $50,000
  16. Maine General HealthAugusta, ME

    Social action

    $50,000
  17. Monroe Community College FoundationRochester, NY

    Training & research

    $50,000
  18. Nourish BridgeportBridgeport, CT

    Social action

    $50,000
  19. Preble StreetPortland, ME

    Social action

    $50,000
  20. Trinity Jubilee CenterLewiston, ME

    Social action

    $50,000
  21. Urban League of RochesterRochester, NY

    Social action

    $50,000
  22. Yale University Peabody Museum - EvolutionsNew Haven, CT

    Social action

    $45,000
  23. Oregon Children's Foundation - Start Making A Reader Today (smart)Portland, OR

    Social action

    $42,000
  24. Beadsley Zoo - Connecticut Zoological SocietyBridgeport, CT

    Biodiversity & climate change

    $40,000
  25. Oregon Zoo Foundation - Condor BreedingPortland, OR

    Biodiversity & climate change

    $30,000
  26. Americares - Free Clinics - BridgeportStamford, CT

    Social action

    $25,000
  27. Bridgeport Caribe Youth LeadersBridgeport, CT

    Social action

    $25,000
  28. Fairfield County's Community Foundation-Fairfield County Business CollaboraNorwalk, CT

    Social action

    $25,000
  29. Geva TheaterRochester, NY

    Art & culture

    $25,000
  30. Hartford PromiseHartford, CT

    Training & research

    $25,000
  31. Jobs for Maine's Graduates IncAugusta, ME

    Social action

    $25,000
  32. Malta House of CareHartford, CT

    Social action

    $25,000
  33. Volunteer Improving Neighborhood Environments - Vines GardenBinghamton, NY

    Social action

    $25,000
  34. Barrington Stage CompanyPittsfield, MA

    Art & culture

    $20,000
  35. Caroline HouseBridgeport, CT

    Social action

    $20,000
  36. Center for Latino Progress - Bici Program & Workforce DevelopmentHartford, CT

    Training & research

    $20,000
  37. Cornell Cooperative Extension - RochesterRochester, NY

    Social action

    $20,000
  38. Horizons Sacred Heart University (shu)Fairfield, CT

    Social action

    $20,000
  39. Horizons at Harley School - RochesterRochester, NY

    Social action

    $20,000
  40. Iowa Lakes Community College FoundationEstherville, IA

    Training & research

    $20,000
  41. New England Wildlife Centers and Birdsey Cape Wildlife CenterWeymouth, MA

    Biodiversity & climate change

    $20,000
  42. Possumwood Acres Wildlife SanctuaryHubert, NC

    Biodiversity & climate change

    $20,000
  43. Red Creek Wildlife CenterSchuykl Havn, PA

    Biodiversity & climate change

    $20,000
  44. Rochester Museum and Science CenterRochester, NY

    Biodiversity & climate change

    $20,000
  45. Ronald McDonald House Charities - MainePortland, ME

    Social action

    $20,000
  46. Ronald McDonald House Charities - RochesterRochester, NY

    Social action

    $20,000
  47. Ronald McDonald Houses Charities - Connecticut & Western MassachusettsNew Haven, CT

    Social action

    $20,000
  48. UC Davis California Raptor CenterDavis, CA

    Biodiversity & climate change

    $20,000
  49. United Way Broome CountyBinghamton, NY

    Social action

    $20,000
  50. Veteran Adaptive Sports & Training (vast)New Gloucester, ME

    Social action

    $20,000
  51. Binghamton Philharmonic OrchestraBinghamton, NY

    Art & culture

    $15,000
  52. Hawks AloftAlbuquerque, NM

    Biodiversity & climate change

    $15,000
  53. Wildlife WorksYoungwood, PA

    Biodiversity & climate change

    $15,000
  54. World Bird SanctuaryValley Park, MO

    Biodiversity & climate change

    $15,000
  55. Liberty WildlifePhoenix, AZ

    Biodiversity & climate change

    $12,000
  56. Avangrid Foundation Central Maine Power University of Maine Foundation EleOrono, ME

    Training & research

    $10,000
  57. Camp Sunshine - Pumpkin FestivalCasco, ME

    Social action

    $10,000
  58. Columbia Gorge Community College FoundationThe Dalles, OR

    Training & research

    $10,000
  59. Connecticut Invention Convention - CicHartford, CT

    Social action

    $10,000
  60. Cornell University - Janet L Swanson Wildlife HospitalIthaca, NY

    Biodiversity & climate change

    $10,000
  61. Ibero American Action League - Elderly ServicesRochester, NY

    Social action

    $10,000
  62. Kalamazoo Valley Community College FoundationKalamazoo, MI

    Training & research

    $10,000
  63. Kennebec Valley Community College - Electrical Line Worker Technology ProgrFairfield, ME

    Training & research

    $10,000
  64. KleinBridgeport, CT

    Art & culture

    $10,000
  65. Lake Region Community College FoundationDevils Lake, ND

    Training & research

    $10,000
  66. Mahaiwee Performing Arts Education ProgramsGreat Barrington, MA

    Art & culture

    $10,000
  67. Marine Mammals of MaineBrunswick, ME

    Biodiversity & climate change

    $10,000
  68. Mass MocaNorth Adams, MA

    Art & culture

    $10,000
  69. Pine Tree SocietyBath, ME

    Training & research

    $10,000
  70. Portland Museum of Art - Inclusive Art InitiativePortland, ME

    Art & culture

    $10,000
  71. Think WildBend, OR

    Biodiversity & climate change

    $10,000
  72. Saving Our Avian Resources (soar)Dedhan, IA

    Biodiversity & climate change

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $604,91139% of the total
  2. Food and agriculture2 grants $300,00019% of the total
  3. Animals7 grants $145,0009% of the total
  4. Environment1 grant $100,0006% of the total
  5. Human services2 grants $100,0006% of the total
  6. Arts and culture3 grants $88,0006% of the total
  7. 5 other causes9 grants $225,00014% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Connecticut19 grants $835,000
  2. Florida1 grant $574,911
  3. New York14 grants $385,000
  4. Maine13 grants $325,000
  5. Illinois1 grant $250,000
  6. Massachusetts6 grants $243,000
  7. Georgia1 grant $135,000
  8. California2 grants $120,000
  9. Oregon4 grants $92,000
  10. Michigan2 grants $60,000

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Laney BrownPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • April ThebergeTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Caitlin KellnerSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Justin LagasseDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mark ContrerasDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Joseph SearlesDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Betsy SaltonstallDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Pablo D ColonEXECUTIVIE DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mary JacobsPROGRAM MANAGER Hours 1Pay $0

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