NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Torrington, CT, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
06-1565733
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Torrington, CT, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
06-1565733
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $4.6M across 93 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To enrich the quality of life for residents of northwest Connecticut by inspiring local philanthropy, convening stakeholders in community welfare, strengthening the regional nonprofits network and fostering collaborative funding partnerships.
Cause Areas
4
Community and economic development
Philanthropy
Welfare
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NORTHWESTERN CT YMCA INC
Torrington, CT
$3.4M
8%
LITTLE GUILD OF ST FRANCIS
West Cornwall, CT
$3.2M
8%
THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT FOUNDATION INC
Storrs, CT
$2.7M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
93
Median 1st year grant
$13K
Median 2nd year grant
$18.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 211 grantees
- 45 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
No. NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC give?
NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, New York, and Maine. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 210 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTHWESTERN CT YMCA INC, LITTLE GUILD OF ST FRANCIS, and THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.