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The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Connecticut

Connecticut is home to 22k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $56b in revenue and employ 356.7k individuals.

Where Do Connecticut Nonprofits Focus?

The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.

*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.

Where are Nonprofits located in Connecticut?

CityOrganization Count
Hartford1,066
Stamford848
Bridgeport688
Greenwich624
Waterbury508
West Hartford503
Norwalk480
Danbury409
Hamden401
Fairfield377
Westport339
Middletown306
New Britain299
Wallingford280
Manchester266
Milford260
New Canaan256
Glastonbury248
Meriden245
Stratford241

Explore Nonprofits in Connecticut

American Federation Of State County & Municipal Employees

Trumbull, CT

Assets: $409k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

Washington Social Club Inc

Manchester, CT

Assets: $409k

Revenue: $148k

MISSION:

DEVELOP & SUPPORT BROTHERHOOD, FELLOWSHIP, PATRIOTISM & GOOD CITIZENSHIP AND PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION AMONGST ITS MEMBERS. SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITIES, ATHLETIC TEAMS, ANNUAL

Federated Garden Clubs Of Connecticut Inc

North Haven, CT

Assets: $408k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in ornamental plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, house plants, herbs, garden fruits and vegetables or other species of plants.

Adult Vocational Programs Inc

Chester, CT

Assets: $408k

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE DAY SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES.

International Association Of Fire Fighters

Norwalk, CT

Assets: $408k

Revenue: $227k

MISSION:

THE NORWALK FIREFIGHTERS UNION REPRESENTS THE FIREFIGHTERS OF NORWALK IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE FORM OF DONATIONS TO PUBLIC CHARITIES AND LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS. THE LOCAL ALSO WORKS TOWARDS IMPROVING THE SAFETY, BENEFITS AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF ITS MEMBERS.

The Carla And Stephen Schwartz Family Foundation Inc

Colchester, CT

Assets: $408k

Revenue: $42k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Goldman Family Foundation Inc

Stamford, CT

Assets: $408k

Revenue: $20k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

Charter Oak Challenge Foundation Inc

Westport, CT

Assets: $407k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

Islamic Center Of Wallingford

Wallingford, CT

Assets: $407k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are followers of Islam, the religious faith and cultural system that is based on the belief in Allah as the sole deity, in Mohammed as the prophet of Allah and in the Koran as the revelation of Allah to Mohammed and the divinely authorized basis for the religious, social, civil, commercial, military and legal regulations of the Islamic world.

Metropoulos Family Foundation

Greenwich, CT

Assets: $406k

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Knight Intentions Today & Tomorrow

Fairfield, CT

Assets: $406k

Revenue: $66k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Mystic Rod & Gun Club Incorporated

Mystic, CT

Assets: $406k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in archery; fly or bait fishing; game bird, game fowl, or game animal hunting; fox hunting; and/or the use of firearms on the target range.

Haddam Historical Society

Haddam, CT

Assets: $406k

Revenue: $116k

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE, COLLECT, INTERPRET AND PROMOTE THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF HADDAM FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Vietnamese Buddhist Community Of Connecticut

Windsor, CT

Assets: $405k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are followers of the religion of eastern and central Asia that is based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha which stress that suffering is inherent in life and that one can achieve nirvana (release from suffering) through mental and moral self-purification. Includes Zen.

Wallingford Public Access Association Inc

Wallingford, CT

Assets: $405k

Revenue: $199k

MISSION:

WALLINGFORD PUBLIC ACCESS ASSOCIATION, INC. COMMONLY KNOWN AS WPAA-TV AND COMMUNITY MEDIA CENTER CORE PROGRAM IS MAKE TV: CREATION OF CITIZEN MEDIA. THE WALLINGFORD PUBLIC ACCESS ASSOCIATION, INC HAS EXPANDED ITS OUTREACH BEYOND COMMUNITY CABLE TV. THE ORGANIZATION EXPANDED ITS COMMUNITY SERVICE TO ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER THE PEOPLE OF WALLINGFORD, CT TO MEET THEIR OWN COMMUNICATION NEEDS. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATING DIGITAL MEDIA CREATION AND MANAGING ITS PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION VIA TELEVISION, SOCIAL MEDIA, BOOKS AND AUDIO MEDIA. OPERATING A COMMUNITY BASED MEDIA CENTER INCLUSIVE OF A TV STUDIO, COMMUNITY MEETING ROOMS, PERFORMANCE SPACE AND A PHOTOGRAPHY AND FINE ART GALLERY EXHIBIT.

Old Lyme Childrens Learning Center Inc

Old Lyme, CT

Assets: $405k

Revenue: $595k

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE CHILDREN THE TIME AND OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW, EXPLORE, AND DISCOVER. THE PROGRAMS PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AS CREATIVE INDIVIDUALS AND AS MEMBERS OF SMALL GROUPS.

Graham Foundation Of Connecticut Inc

Shelton, CT

Assets: $405k

Revenue: $23k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

Justice Dance Performance Project Inc

Hartford, CT

Assets: $405k

Revenue: $520k

MISSION:

JUSTICE DANCE PERFORMANCE PROJECT BRIDGES THE BOUNDARIES OF ART AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH DANCE THEATER PERFORMANCE AND MULTI-ARTS PROGRAMMING AS A CATALYST FOR POSITIVE CHANGE. OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND IGNITE AWARENESS, TO CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE SOCIETY IN WAYS THAT SPARK INDIVIDUAL GROWTH AND COLLECTIVE ACTION. WE APPROACH ALL OUR WORK FROM AN ANTI-RACIST STANCE.

Benincasa Community Inc

Guilford, CT

Assets: $404k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

Iron Workers Locals No 15 & 424

Cromwell, CT

Assets: $404k

Revenue: $820k

MISSION:

THE FUND WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING TRAINING & RELATED PROGRAMS FOR ELIGIBLE TRAINEES, APPRENTICE IRON WORKERS AND JOURNEYMEN IRON WORKERS.