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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 56-2453619

Newalliance Foundation Inc

A private foundation in New Haven, CT. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 156 grants and $1.1 million paid in grants.

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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
Darcey Cobbs-Lomax Executive Direct
195 Church Street 7th Floor
New Haven, CT 065102009
(203) 859-6555
[email protected]
Form and materials
Eligibility requirements, guidelines, funding priorities, application deadlines and application forms are available on the foundation's website at www.newalliancefoundation.org under "applying for a grant".
Deadlines
Please refer to our website www.newalliancefoundation.org under "applying for a grant".
Restrictions
Grants are awarded to established nonprofit organizations classified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and to qualifying governmental entities, including public libraries. For additional restrictions or limitations please refer to our website www.newalliancefoundation.org under "applying for a grant".

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,147,075

    Grants listed
    156
    Assets, end of year
    $35,604,212

  • Tax year 2024

    $994,060

    Grants listed
    144
    Assets, end of year
    $32,235,093

  • Tax year 2023

    $992,750

    Grants listed
    140
    Assets, end of year
    $30,587,601

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,099,725

    Grants listed
    139
    Assets, end of year
    $28,311,311

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,199,681

    Grants listed
    155
    Assets, end of year
    $35,119,320

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,042,291

    Grants listed
    158
    Assets, end of year
    $33,982,234

  • Tax year 2019

    $972,720

    Grants listed
    134
    Assets, end of year
    $31,169,603

  • Tax year 2018

    $893,940

    Grants listed
    123
    Assets, end of year
    $27,972,403

Grants paid in 2025

156 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The New Haven Reads Community Book Bank IncorporatedNew Haven, CT

    To support the free literacy programs and community book bank at new haven reads.

    $25,000
  2. United We Dream NetworkWashington, DC

    To support the CT immigrant fund at CT students for a dream.

    $25,000
  3. Village Improvement Association of West Haven DBA West Haven Public LibrarWest Haven, CT

    To support the construction of a branch library in the allingtown section of west haven.

    $25,000
  4. Boundless Literacy IncHamden, CT

    To support the organization's ability to serve as many students as possible in connecticut's underserved schools and districts.

    $20,000
  5. Leadership Education and Athletics in PartnershipNew Haven, CT

    To support leaps free afterschool and summer academic and enrichment programming for low-income new haven children ages 7-12, and leadership training for youth ages 13-24 who provide direct services to leap children.

    $20,000
  6. Music HavenNew Haven, CT

    To support six resident musicians for mentorship, one-on-one lessons, and group classes in strings, piano, and choir.

    $20,000
  7. New Haven Symphony OrchestraNew Haven, CT

    To support nhso's general operations in the 2025-2026 season.

    $20,000
  8. Project Access of New Haven IncNew Haven, CT

    To support patient navigator and community health worker services that connect underserved greater new haven residents with free medical care and resources to address health related social needs.

    $20,000
  9. Saint Martin de Porres AcademyNew Haven, CT

    To support the graduate support program which provides preparation, guidance and resources to remove barriers and obstacles allowing low-income, mostly minority students to access, attend and graduate from high school and college.

    $20,000
  10. United We Dream NetworkWashington, DC

    To support the CT immigrant support hub at CT students for a dream.

    $20,000
  11. Downtown Evening Soup KitchenNew Haven, CT

    To support unhoused people and those living in poverty through desk's drop-in & resource center, dinner program, pantry program, and outreach services.

    $17,500
  12. New ReachNew Haven, CT

    To support emergency shelter program, which provides safe refuge and support for 300 women and children each year.

    $17,500
  13. Squash Haven IncNew Haven, CT

    To support the academic, health and wellness, and college and career readiness of squash haven team members.

    $17,500
  14. Columbus House IncNew Haven, CT

    To support columbus house's new haven shelter program on ella t. Grasso boulevard which provides 81 beds, basic needs, and connects clients with case management services for adult men and women 365 days per year.

    $15,000
  15. Youth Continuum IncHamden, CT

    To support activities related to working with youth experiencing homelessness and those at-risk of homelessness in greater new haven.

    $15,000
  16. Achievement FirstNew Haven, CT

    To support amistad academy and elm city college preparatory.

    $12,500
  17. Christian Community ActionNew Haven, CT

    To support the emergency family services program.

    $12,500
  18. Columbus Association for the Performing Arts IncNew Haven, CT

    To support efforts to diversify programming and expand education.

    $12,500
  19. Connecticut Court Appointed Special AdvocatesNew Haven, CT

    To support the training of volunteers appointed by judges to advocate for neglected or abused children in court.

    $12,500
  20. Creative Arts WorkshopNew Haven, CT

    To support creative arts workshop's hilles gallery, a free public space where established and emerging artists showcase their work.

    $12,500
  21. Foote School Association IncNew Haven, CT

    To support the six-week, full-day summer program, where students participate in project-based learning in literacy, math and STEM, with additional enrichment activities in art, music, swimming, and more.

    $12,500
  22. Habitat for Humanity of Greater New HavenNew Haven, CT

    To support the building of a habitat home at 309 dyer street in new haven.

    $12,500
  23. Institute LibraryNew Haven, CT

    To support a fellowship program that offers an opportunity for new haven high school students to explore race, racial justice, and racism, while building their research and presentation skills as well as a portfolio of work to share with colleges and during job interviews.

    $12,500
  24. International Festival of Arts & IdeasNew Haven, CT

    To support annual programming, including the june festival, one city, one read series, high school fellowship program, and neighborhood festivals.

    $12,500
  25. Long Wharf TheatreNew Haven, CT

    To support long wharf theatre's 60th anniversary season with activities in nine venues throughout new haven and hamden, including three professionally produced plays, community convenings, a virtual new play festival, and investments in new work for the american stage.

    $12,500
  26. Hamden Public LibraryHamden, CT

    To fund "ready for the grade", a k-3 summer reading initiative

    $12,000
  27. New Haven Free Public LibraryNew Haven, CT

    To fund "ready for the grade", a k-3 summer reading initiative

    $11,000
  28. Rockville Public LibraryVernon, CT

    To fund "ready for the grade", a k-3 summer reading initiative

    $11,000
  29. A Broken Umbrella TheatreNew Haven, CT

    To support renovations to 280 blake street in new haven, CT, in order to create a multipurpose arts venue for creativity, community and inclusive economic growth.

    $10,000
  30. ACLU Foundation of ConnecticutHartford, CT

    To support the advancement of human rights and the defense of civil liberties.

    $10,000
  31. Christian Community ActionNew Haven, CT

    To support food pantry operations.

    $10,000
  32. CityseedNew Haven, CT

    To support food pantry operations.

    $10,000
  33. Community Foundation for Greater New HavenNew Haven, CT

    Funds will match donations raised by literacy organizations and literacy programs participating in the great give 2025.

    $10,000
  34. Concepts for Adaptive LearningNew Haven, CT

    To support high school aged students with a free program that will lay the foundation for a successful career in technology and will enhance a pathway to continued education and workforce development.

    $10,000
  35. Connecticut Council for PhilanthropyHartford, CT

    To support the immigrant collaborative fund.

    $10,000
  36. Connecticut Council for PhilanthropyHartford, CT

    To support operations during this time of heightened need.

    $10,000
  37. Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center Foundation IncNew Haven, CT

    In support of the cornell scott hill health foundation's strategic plan development.

    $10,000
  38. Elm City InternationalsNew Haven, CT

    To support underserved youth by providing them with an enriching reading and writing curriculum, tutoring, mentoring, soccer programming, college counseling, and college follow-through support.

    $10,000
  39. Gather New HavenNew Haven, CT

    To support the capacity of gather new haven to deliver high quality environmental, youth, and health programming while maintaining and encouraging active use of the 6 nature preserves and 44 community gardens in its care.

    $10,000
  40. Hamden Food BankHamden, CT

    To support food pantry operations.

    $10,000
  41. Integrated Refugee & Immigrant ServicesNew Haven, CT

    2025 recipient of the hi-5 high impact literacy award

    $10,000
  42. Jewish Family Service of New HavenNew Haven, CT

    To support the operations of the organization in a time of unprecedented funding cuts.

    $10,000
  43. Killingly Public LibraryDanielson, CT

    To fund "ready for the grade", a k-3 summer reading initiative

    $10,000
  44. Loaves and Fishes NHNew Haven, CT

    To support provision of nutritious food and gently used clothing with compassion and dignity for community members struggling to meet their basic daily needs

    $10,000
  45. Loaves and Fishes NHNew Haven, CT

    To support food pantry operations.

    $10,000
  46. Manchester Public LibraryManchester, CT

    To fund "ready for the grade", a k-3 summer reading initiative

    $10,000
  47. Neighborhood Housing Services of New HavenNew Haven, CT

    To support the development of affordable homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income families supported by homebuyer education, energy efficiency counseling, and resident leadership, engagement, and empowerment efforts.

    $10,000
  48. New Haven Free Public LibraryNew Haven, CT

    To fund "ready for the grade", a public library, k-3 summer reading initiative developed by newalliance foundation.

    $10,000
  49. New Haven Youth Tennis and EducationNew Haven, CT

    To support the development and implementation of a data-driven literacy tutoring program for students, while continuing the organization's successful math tutoring program and entrepreneurship classes.

    $10,000
  50. New ReachNew Haven, CT

    To support food pantry operations.

    $10,000
  51. ShepherdsBridgeport, CT

    To support the nineteen young men in the shepherds program at notre dame west haven by providing tuition assistance, academic and life skills workshops and experiences, and a dedicated adult mentor to guide and support them throughout their four years of high school.

    $10,000
  52. The New Haven Pride CenterNew Haven, CT

    To support food pantry operations.

    $10,000
  53. Women of the Village Community Food Pantry IncNew Haven, CT

    To provide food pantry assistance.

    $10,000
  54. Literacy Volunteers of Southern ConnecticutMilford, CT

    To support the expansion of services further into new haven county after the closure of literacy volunteers of greater new haven.

    $9,400
  55. Neighborhood Music SchoolNew Haven, CT

    To support neighborhood music school's piano club community partnership program which provides free weekly piano classes for new haven students at the boys & girls club of greater new haven in the hill neighborhood and stetson library in newhallville.

    $8,500
  56. Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater New HavenNew Haven, CT

    To support unrestricted general operations for BGCGNH enabling the development of innovative programs targeting teens and tweens at the new haven and wallingford clubhouses.

    $7,500
  57. Clifford Beers Community Care CenterNew Haven, CT

    To support the autism community by creating a therapeutic environment that enriches sensory experiences in a controlled, safe, and engaging manner, empowering individuals to thrive.

    $7,500
  58. Covenant Soup KitchenWillimantic, CT

    To support the community food pantry cooperative, soup kitchen, and other essential services.

    $7,500
  59. CT Storytelling CenterNew London, CT

    To support programming for kindergarten and first-grade students at oconnell school, second-grade students at robert j. Obrien STEM academy, and preschool classes at hockanum eclc in east hartford.

    $7,500
  60. Elena's LightNorth Haven, CT

    To support the expansion of programs for refugee women and families, such as lep tutoring, driving permit classes, and community workshops.

    $7,500
  61. Enfield People for People IncEnfield, CT

    To support the operation of an overnight warming center to serve the homeless population of the greater enfield area.

    $7,500
  62. Freedom ReadsHamden, CT

    To support opening freedom libraries at the new haven correctional center on whalley avenue

    $7,500
  63. Gateway Community College FoundationNew Haven, CT

    To support the annual hall of fame event on the gateway campus.

    $7,500
  64. Integrated Refugee & Immigrant ServicesNew Haven, CT

    To support the youth leadership program which provides crucial school year-long programming, including a capstone trip, to help teens improve their english and bridge social gaps.

    $7,500
  65. KulturallylitNew Haven, CT

    To support the 6th annual litfest, commemorating and celebrating the 100th birthday of malcolm x and medgar evers.

    $7,500
  66. Liberty Community ServicesNew Haven, CT

    To support housing and support services for neighbors in need.

    $7,500
  67. New Haven Ecology Project IncNew Haven, CT

    To 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 diverse youth participants, their families, and then have a ripple effect across our broader community.

    $7,500
  68. Social Enterprise Trust DBA ResetHartford, CT

    To support 50-75 entrepreneurs in greater new haven through multi-month, cohort-based programs that increase viability of their business ideas, enhance venture success, and grow individual confidence and networks.

    $7,500
  69. Sunrise Cafe New Haven IncBranford, CT

    To support the feeding of new haven's food insecure and homeless population.

    $7,500
  70. The Center for Inclusive GrowthNew Haven, CT

    To support community development and economic growth by activating residents, nurturing innovation, and promoting equitable access to opportunity.

    $7,500
  71. The WordNew Haven, CT

    To build community by growing radically inclusive writing and performance programs grounded in poetry, rap, and song.

    $7,500
  72. YMCA of Metropolitan Hartford IncHartford, CT

    To support the y-bell power scholars academy, a comprehensive 6-week summer learning program that extends learning opportunities and improves academic success for students in east hartford.

    $7,500
  73. All Our KinNew Haven, CT

    To support family child care educators in greater new haven by providing resources, training, and support.

    $6,600
  74. Apostle Immigrant ServicesNew Haven, CT

    To support the provision of basic needs to immigrants and their families through immigration legal services and food distribution.

    $6,500
  75. African American Society #024Hamden, CT

    To support the continuation of environmental education, energy justice programming, and green space access.

    $5,000
  76. Arts Council of Greater New HavenNew Haven, CT

    To support the organization's main priority of making strides toward a healthier arts and culture ecosystem in the greater new haven region.

    $5,000
  77. Arts for Learning ConnecticutHamden, CT

    To support an expanded cohort of higher order thinking schools partner schools in hamden, providing creative, evidence-based, teaching and learning programs.

    $5,000
  78. Boys & Girls VillageMilford, CT

    To support its innovative, holistic programming within kraft house on the milford campus.

    $5,000
  79. Career ResourcesBridgeport, CT

    To help greater new haven residents facing employment barriers achieve steady work and long-term financial self-sufficiency through training, coaching, and job placement services.

    $5,000
  80. Children's Law Center of CTHartford, CT

    To support indigent children caught in the middle of their parents' high-conflict family court cases by being their voice in court.

    $5,000
  81. Click IncWindham, CT

    To support low-wealth, latinx youth to gain workforce, leadership, and advocacy skills through youth-led apprenticeships that promote food security and engage youth.

    $5,000
  82. ClimatehavenNew Haven, CT

    To support the incubator, which accelerates climate tech startups led by diverse founders by providing strategic mentorship, prototyping space, and targeted programming.

    $5,000
  83. Collective Consciousness TheatreNew Haven, CT

    To support spring 2026 production of trouble in mind by alice childress.

    $5,000
  84. Community Health ResourcesWindsor, CT

    To support vulnerable individuals by purchasing bus passes, sleeping bags, tents, grocery gift cards, footwear, hats, gloves, tarps, blankets, body warmers, an air mattress, and other necessities needed for living outside.

    $5,000
  85. CT Audubon Society IncFairfield, CT

    To support delivery of the connecticut audubon society's flagship stem-based science in nature experiential outdoor learning program in 2025-2026 to 200 third and fourth grade students and their teachers at putnam elementary and 95 third grade students and their teachers at stafford elementary.

    $5,000
  86. CT Veterans Legal CenterWest Haven, CT

    To support free legal services to low-income veterans experiencing barriers to their housing, income, healthcare, and other social determinants of health.

    $5,000
  87. DatahavenNew Haven, CT

    To support the 2026 greater new haven community wellbeing index.

    $5,000
  88. Dwight Hall at YaleNew Haven, CT

    To support the co-op after school program in downtown new haven.

    $5,000
  89. Dwight Hall at YaleNew Haven, CT

    To support, trash to fashion, a free, inclusive, zero-waste community event combining hands-on trashion making, public celebration, education, and sustainable practices to engage new haven residents and reduce textile waste.

    $5,000
  90. Ely Center of Contemporary ArtNew Haven, CT

    To support a part-time staffer who will foster belonging/inclusion of new constituents, audiences, volunteers, & students.

    $5,000
  91. Faithacts for EducationHamden, CT

    To support the organizing institute, a 6-month program training leaders.

    $5,000
  92. Fellowship PlaceNew Haven, CT

    To support food costs in the agency's daily meal program, which provides meals for low-income adults with mental illness & homeless adults who visit our campus for a variety of support services.

    $5,000
  93. Gentle Love Diaper PantryManchester, CT

    To support community partner network diaper distributions in manchester, vernon, east hartford, and south windsor.

    $5,000
  94. Higher Heights Youth Empowerment Programs IncHamden, CT

    To support the college access program for under-served students.

    $5,000
  95. Jubilee New HavenNew Haven, CT

    To provide quality, deeply affordable, community-stewarded housing to communities in new haven to address longstanding inequalities

    $5,000
  96. Malta House of Care IncHartford, CT

    To support the expansion of free mobile primary care and related services into a new neighborhood in east hartford to serve uninsured residents.

    $5,000
  97. Manchester Community College FoundationManchester, CT

    To support scholarships for low income and minority CT state manchester campus students who demonstrate the highest level of need, reside in a town within the newalliance foundation service area, and are enrolled in one of the college's non-credit workforce development certificate programs.

    $5,000
  98. Master's Manna IncWallingford, CT

    To support the continued response to growing food insecurity among low- to moderate-income populations while expanding access to healthy, nutritious food, funding would cover essential expenses such as food, rent, and salaries.

    $5,000
  99. MS Hanans Dance and Beyond IncNew Haven, CT

    To support professional training and real-world performance experience for careers in stage production, performance, arts administration, festival curation, and the music industry.

    $5,000
  100. National Veterans Council for Legal RedressNew Haven, CT

    To support direct and referral services for all veterans and their families, addressing challenges like PTSD, unemployment, and homelessness.

    $5,000
  101. New Haven BalletNew Haven, CT

    To support new haven ballet's dance training, performances and community programs for children and adults throughout greater new haven.

    $5,000
  102. New Haven ChoraleNew Haven, CT

    To support the 2025 concert season.

    $5,000
  103. NXTHVNNew Haven, CT

    To support local youth and artists through arts education, exhibitions, and community engagement, funding will expand apprenticeship opportunities and launch new bi-monthly saturday visual arts classes.

    $5,000
  104. Pro Bono PartnershipWhite Plains, NY

    To support community development nonprofits in the foundation's service area by providing direct legal services, a legal resource helpline, and educational programs.

    $5,000
  105. Reach Out and ReadBoston, MA

    To support 7 pediatric clinics throughout new haven that deliver the reach out and read intervention to about 6,400 children age 0-5.

    $5,000
  106. Read to Grow IncBranford, CT

    To support the distribution of free literacy information and books to expectant families during prenatal appointments at three new haven community health centers and to families of babies born at yale new haven hospital who register for the first year initiative.

    $5,000
  107. Save the SoundNew Haven, CT

    To support continued education and outreach to advance the transformation of the 102-acre six lakes property into a public park.

    $5,000
  108. Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries IncEssex, CT

    To support food purchases for distribution at pantries in clinton, westbrook & old saybrook to unemployed, low-income, disabled, elderly, ill, and families with children in centerbrook, chester, clinton, essex, madison, old saybrook & westbrook.

    $5,000
  109. Solar YouthNew Haven, CT

    To support solar youth's green jobs program, empowering at-risk teens with essential job skills, environmental stewardship, and social-emotional learning.

    $5,000
  110. Teach for America IncNew York, NY

    To support leaders in education to impact educational outcomes of students in new haven, CT.

    $5,000
  111. The New Haven Pride CenterNew Haven, CT

    To support case management work, including food and hygiene pantries, clothing closet, connections to lgbtq-friendly healthcare providers.

    $5,000
  112. United Way of Greater New HavenNew Haven, CT

    To support united way's secure start initiative which addresses children's emotional needs so they can thrive by providing training and education to equip parents and educators with the tools to create secure, healthy, and nurturing relationships with the children they love.

    $5,000
  113. Winning Ways IncBranford, CT

    To support financial literacy classes, equipping individuals impacted by reentry and recovery with essential financial knowledge and skills to promote long-term stability, economic empowerment, and informed decision-making.

    $5,000
  114. Women & Family Life CenterGuilford, CT

    To support no-cost services for women and families on the shoreline east of new haven who are experiencing a life emergency for any number of reasons, such as domestic violence, divorce, loss of a spouse/partner, housing, food and financial instability, and do not know where to turn for help.

    $5,000
  115. Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT

    To support yale repertory theatre - will power!, yale rep's annual education program which brings new haven high school students to see live theater for free and offers study guides, classroom visits, and post-show discussions with artists, designed to foster critical thinking and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

    $5,000
  116. Yale University Yale Child Study CenterNew Haven, CT

    To support the community outreach advocate, who collaboratively works with local law enforcement to provide acute response, follow-up home visits and neighborhood outreach on behalf of children at risk for violence exposure.

    $5,000
  117. Youth Entrepreneurs IncHamden, CT

    To support programming delivering entrepreneurial education, financial literacy, and leadership development to youth, equipping them with essential skills for career readiness and future workforce opportunities.

    $5,000
  118. Revisionist Content FundHartford, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $4,000
  119. CSF of Stafford Springs Dollars for ScholarsStafford Springs, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $2,500
  120. CT HospiceBranford, CT

    To support a portion of the salary/benefits of a bilingual community health worker for outreach and patient navigation.

    $2,500
  121. Discovering AmistadNew Haven, CT

    To support discovering amistad's efforts to use the amistad ship as a floating classroom to engage students from new haven and newalliance communities in learning the inclusive history of the amistad uprising and its contemporary lessons to advance steam learning opportunities and overall academic success.

    $2,500
  122. Elm Shakespeare CompanyNew Haven, CT

    To support the operations of elm shakespeare's 2025 season, specifically with support for education programs.

    $2,500
  123. Fostering Family HopeWallingford, CT

    To support our organization's foster closet and care bags program which provide basic necessities -- including clothing, PJS, underwear, diapers and wipes, self-care items, and backpacks as well as books, toys & comfort items -- to children and teens in connecticut who are affected by foster care.

    $2,500
  124. Gaylord Specialty HealthcareWallingford, CT

    To support the job readiness skills and employment preparedness of individuals seeking to become certified nursing assistants.

    $2,500
  125. Guilford Art CenterGuilford, CT

    To support general operations.

    $2,500
  126. Interval HouseHartford, CT

    To support intervention services for victims of domestic abuse.

    $2,500
  127. Legacy TheatreBranford, CT

    To support community-focused programming, including the wheel life theatre troupe, expanded educational opportunities for local students, enrichment of acting for adults with autism, and accessible theatre education that engages and uplifts audiences across connecticut's shoreline.

    $2,500
  128. MakehavenNew Haven, CT

    To support classes, networking events, skills-enhancing gatherings and formal training fostering community bonds and providing access to equipment.

    $2,500
  129. Massaro Community FarmWoodbridge, CT

    To support general operations which include the produce donation program.

    $2,500
  130. Network Against Domestic Abuse IncEnfield, CT

    To support the child and non-offending parent with individual and joint domestic violence counseling and support groups as well as parenting education to help overcome emotional rifts that have arisen between them because of the abuser's actions.

    $2,500
  131. New Haven - Urban Resources Initiative IncNew Haven, CT

    To support paid green jobs training for youth and formerly incarcerated adults working together in nature.

    $2,500
  132. Rebuilding Together ManchesterManchester, CT

    To enable the organization to provide essential home repairs and modifications for low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly, disabled, and families with children, ensuring they can live safely, independently, and comfortably in their homes.

    $2,500
  133. Sigma Outreach Educational Development Initiative IncNew Haven, CT

    To support a youth scholarship fund which provides $12,000 worth of scholarship annually to deserving minority students attending a 4 year accredited university or college.

    $2,500
  134. Whitney PlayersHamden, CT

    To support general operating expenses for seasonal workshops, youth productions, and the summer all-ages mainstage musical.

    $2,500
  135. Windsor Art CenterWindsor, CT

    To support the everyday operations, including program support, hospitality, marketing, exhibition materials, and essential technology systems.

    $2,500
  136. Fair Haven Community Health CareNew Haven, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $2,000
  137. Leadership Education and Athletics in PartnershipNew Haven, CT

    In partnership with the community foundation for greater new haven, provide support for consultant.

    $2,000
  138. New Haven PromiseNew Haven, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $2,000
  139. Sound Life Connections IncGuilford, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $2,000
  140. Albertus Magnus CollegeNew Haven, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $1,500
  141. Beulah Heights Social Integration ProgramNew Haven, CT

    To support the helping hands food pantry.

    $1,500
  142. Traveler on A MissionAnsonia, CT

    To support educational videos, which aim to promote good hygiene habits for the entire family and help reduce hygiene insecurities in community.

    $1,500
  143. Institute LibraryNew Haven, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $1,475
  144. Colorado Nonprofit Development CenterDenver, CO

    To provide general operating support

    $1,000
  145. Connecticut Institute for Refugees and ImmigrantsNew Haven, CT

    To support refugee children and youth programming, which facilitates healthy integration into life in new haven.

    $1,000
  146. Guilford Performing Arts FestivalGuilford, CT

    To support efforts to broaden and diversify audience, board, and volunteer pool and to create a pipeline for new programming that targets underserved populations within an expanded community.

    $1,000
  147. Hamden Land Conservation TrustHamden, CT

    To promote food security and foster environmental stewardship through the hamden seed library.

    $1,000
  148. Edgerton Park ConservancyHamden, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $500
  149. The New Haven Reads Community Book Bank IncorporatedNew Haven, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $500
  150. The Saint Thomas More CorporationNew Haven, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $500
  151. Literacy Volunteers GNHNew Haven, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $250
  152. Read to Grow IncBranford, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $250
  153. Youth Continuum IncHamden, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $250
  154. Salvation ArmyCanton, MA

    To provide general operating support

    $200
  155. Arts Council of Greater New HavenNew Haven, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $100
  156. Ely Center of Contemporary ArtNew Haven, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $50

Approved for future payment

11 grants

Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.

  1. Fair Haven Community Health CareNew Haven, CT

    2025 recipient of the kim a. Healey leadership award

    $10,000
  2. The Boule FoundationAtlanta, GA

    To provide general operating support

    $2,000
  3. Institute LibraryNew Haven, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $525
  4. Christian Community ActionNew Haven, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $500
  5. Friends Center for ChildrenNew Haven, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $500
  6. Project Access of New Haven IncNew Haven, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $500
  7. The New Haven Reads Community Book Bank IncorporatedNew Haven, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $500
  8. Guilford FoundationGuilford, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $225
  9. Branford Community FoundationBranford, CT

    To provide general operating support

    $100
  10. Monson SeminarFarmington, ME

    To provide general operating support

    $100
  11. Wellesley Students' Aid SocietyWellesley, MA

    To provide general operating support

    $30

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education25 grants $194,35027% of the total
  2. Arts and culture20 grants $126,10018% of the total
  3. Human services15 grants $97,75014% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter5 grants $60,0008% of the total
  5. Civil rights3 grants $50,0007% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture7 grants $47,5007% of the total
  7. 10 other causes21 grants $133,50019% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Connecticut150 grants $1,090,875
  2. District of Columbia2 grants $45,000
  3. Massachusetts2 grants $5,200
  4. New York1 grant $5,000
  5. Colorado1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

16 people as filed

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

  • Robert J Lyons JrDIRECTOR, CHAIR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Alexis H SmithDIRECTOR, VICE CHAIR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Paul A McCravenDIRECTOR, SECRETARY, TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Fred AcquavitaDIRECTOR (THRU 05/05/2025) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Michael T AngeliniDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Wildaliz BermudezDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Alan H Bowie JrDIRECTOR (BEGAN 05/05/2025) Hours 1Pay $0
  • John-Paul Chaissan-CardenasDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Marjorie Bussmann Gillis Ed DDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • D Anthony GuglielmoDIRECTOR (THRU 05/05/2025) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Toni N HarpDIRECTOR (BEGAN 05/05/2025) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dr Dorsey L KendrickDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • David I NewtonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Liza Janssen PetraDIRECTOR (BEGAN 05/05/2025) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Fahd VahidyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Maryann OttEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $173,866

The return

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