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Cause Science and technologyState Connecticut35 funders

Foundations that fund science and technology in Connecticut

35 private foundations based in Connecticut with a return in the last two years gave $4.3 million to science and technology organizations in 51 grants. The median grant was $22,799, and 10 of these foundations accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2024 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to science and technology

Top 35

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is science and technology.

  1. Dalio Foundation IncWestport, CT · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $1,654,674 to science and technology
  2. Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation IncStamford, CT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $801,172 to science and technology
  3. Leon Lowenstein Foundation IncMadison, CT · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $375,000 to science and technology
  4. Seedlings FoundationBranford, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to science and technology
  5. The Tow Foundation IncNew Canaan, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to science and technology
  6. Factset Charitable FoundationNorwalk, CT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to science and technology
  7. Adams Family Foundation IncEast Haven, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $125,000 to science and technology
  8. The Common Sense Fund IncGreenwich, CT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $120,000 to science and technology
  9. The Hayes FoundationNew Haven, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to science and technology
  10. A'lani Kailani Blue Lotus White Star FDTNGuilford, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to science and technology
  11. The Wild Gifting ProjectMiddletown, CT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to science and technology
  12. The Ohnell Family FoundationGreenwich, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to science and technology
  13. The Wright Foundation IncGreenwich, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $60,000 to science and technology
  14. The Meier and Linnartz Family FoundationNew Canaan, CT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to science and technology
  15. Garland E Wood FoundationWeston, CT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to science and technology
  16. Kurtz Family Foundation TrustGeorgetown, CT · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $26,500 to science and technology
  17. The Martha and Hunter Grubb Foundation IncWest Hartford, CT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to science and technology
  18. Karin Bain and John Kukral FoundationOld Greenwich, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to science and technology
  19. GE Aerospace FoundationNorwalk, CT · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $10,220 to science and technology
  20. Lippincott Foundation IncNorth Haven, CT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  21. Bonnell Cove FoundationGroton, CT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $7,500 to science and technology
  22. The Ellen Knowles Harcourt FoundationNew Milford, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to science and technology
  23. J Walton Bissell Foundation IncWest Harford, CT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to science and technology
  24. The O'Herron Family FoundationStamford, CT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to science and technology
  25. Carl Forstmann Memorial FoundationGreenwich, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to science and technology
  26. Newalliance Foundation IncNew Haven, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to science and technology
  27. Lipton Foundation IncWestport, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to science and technology
  28. Mulberry Essence FoundationGreenwich, CT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to science and technology
  29. The Orenstein Family FoundationDarien, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,000 to science and technology
  30. Bruised Camel Charitable FoundationincGreenwich, CT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,000 to science and technology
  31. Northwest Community Bank Foundation IncWinsted, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to science and technology
  32. Chelsea Groton FoundationGroton, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to science and technology
  33. The Bluestone FoundationWest Hartford, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to science and technology
  34. The Christian and Katharine Roth Family FoundationGreenwich, CT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to science and technology
  35. Union Savings Bank Foundation IncDanbury, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25 to science and technology

Open to applications

10 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. GE Aerospace FoundationNorwalk, CT · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $10,220 to science and technology
  2. Bonnell Cove FoundationGroton, CT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $7,500 to science and technology
  3. The Ellen Knowles Harcourt FoundationNew Milford, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to science and technology
  4. J Walton Bissell Foundation IncWest Harford, CT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to science and technology
  5. The O'Herron Family FoundationStamford, CT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to science and technology
  6. Newalliance Foundation IncNew Haven, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to science and technology
  7. Mulberry Essence FoundationGreenwich, CT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to science and technology
  8. Northwest Community Bank Foundation IncWinsted, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to science and technology
  9. Chelsea Groton FoundationGroton, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to science and technology
  10. Union Savings Bank Foundation IncDanbury, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25 to science and technology