The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Connecticut
Connecticut is home to 22k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $53b in revenue and employ 337.2k 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?
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 1,089 | 44,626 | $7,426,958,084 | $2,448,131,983 |
| Stamford | 828 | 8,672 | $2,943,977,654 | $1,245,483,479 |
| Bridgeport | 767 | 18,267 | $1,972,566,996 | $188,634,813 |
| Greenwich | 617 | 7,014 | $1,662,582,240 | $3,201,689,274 |
| West Hartford | 488 | 7,748 | $730,983,418 | $557,368,885 |
| Waterbury | 481 | 4,475 | $352,677,157 | $84,854,263 |
| Norwalk | 470 | 4,666 | $1,867,365,341 | $546,004,632 |
| Danbury | 417 | 6,466 | $1,072,198,972 | $293,755,151 |
| Hamden | 398 | 6,204 | $769,787,375 | $276,516,345 |
| Fairfield | 358 | 11,202 | $1,724,822,743 | $340,034,599 |
| Westport | 342 | 1,771 | $1,170,946,998 | $5,042,106,422 |
| Middletown | 302 | 10,858 | $1,203,658,387 | $567,222,553 |
| New Britain | 286 | 10,437 | $959,781,152 | $349,160,064 |
| Wallingford | 275 | 6,632 | $770,335,768 | $554,718,415 |
| Milford | 256 | 1,953 | $87,725,677 | $13,647,801 |
| New Canaan | 253 | 2,453 | $494,816,204 | $660,459,505 |
| Manchester | 253 | 1,804 | $133,461,321 | $61,293,956 |
| Meriden | 243 | 4,619 | $537,635,935 | $51,579,685 |
| Stratford | 238 | 3,144 | $606,739,168 | $133,656,902 |
| Darien | 227 | 1,783 | $263,204,271 | $352,282,256 |
Explore Nonprofits in Connecticut
The Grossman Family Foundation
Cos Cob, CT
Assets: $140m
Revenue: $8m
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.
Seedlings Foundation
Branford, CT
Assets: $140m
Revenue: $5m
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.
University Of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT
Assets: $138m
Revenue: $93m
Employees: 1k
MISSION:
THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES A RIGOROUS LIBERAL ARTS & PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR A DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATION IN AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES STRONG ETHICAL VALUES, PERSONAL INTEGRITY, AND A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY TO THE NEEDS OF SOCIETY.
The Greenwich Hospital Endowment Fund
Greenwich, CT
Assets: $138m
Revenue: $9m
MISSION:
TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE, MAINTAIN, HOLD, MANAGE AND ADMINISTER ENDOWMENT FUNDS OF GREENWICH HOSPITAL.
Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Inc
Torrington, CT
Assets: $136m
Revenue: $10m
MISSION:
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.
International Union Of Operating Engineers Welfare Fund 478
Hamden, CT
Assets: $132m
Revenue: $65m
Employees: 21
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND OTHER BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.
St Lukes Foundation Inc
New Canaan, CT
Assets: $131m
Revenue: $34m
Employees: 200
MISSION:
AN EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION THAT INSPIRES A DEEP LOVE OF LEARNING, A STRONG MORAL COMPASS, THE COMMITMENT TO SERVE, AND THE CONFIDENCE TO LEAD.
Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation Inc
Ridgefield, CT
Assets: $131m
Revenue: $800m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.
Church Home Of Hartford
Bloomfield, CT
Assets: $130m
Revenue: $38m
Employees: 465
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY.
Bristol Hospital Incorporated
Bristol, CT
Assets: $129m
Revenue: $151m
Employees: 1k
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE SAFE, QUALITY CARE AND SERVICES TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY.
Gaylord Hospital Inc
Wallingford, CT
Assets: $129m
Revenue: $94m
Employees: 1k
MISSION:
TO ENHANCE HEALTH, MAXIMIZE FUNCTION AND TRANSFORM LIVES.
Ufcw And Participating Employers New England Health Fund
Westport, CT
Assets: $129m
Revenue: $143m
Employees: 14
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE BENEFITS FOR THE MEMBERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THIS FUND.
Metropolitan Bridgeport Inc
Bridgeport, CT
Assets: $128m
Revenue: $150m
Employees: 2k
MISSION:
METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY, INC. (FKA UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT) (THE UNIVERSITY) OFFERS CAREER ORIENTED UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND PROFESSIONAL DEGREES AND PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE SEEKING PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. THE UNIVERSITY PROMOTES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND COMMITMENT TO SERVICE. DISTINCTIVE CURRICULA IN AN INTERNATIONAL, CULTURALLY DIVERSE, SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT PREPARE GRADUATES FOR LIFE AND LEADERSHIP IN AN INCREASINGLY INTERCONNECTED WORLD. THE UNIVERSITY IS INDEPENDENT AND NON-SECTARIAN.
Grace Farms Foundation
New Canaan, CT
Assets: $127m
Revenue: $14m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.
Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Hartford Inc
West Hartford, CT
Assets: $127m
Revenue: $9m
Employees: 11
MISSION:
THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROMOTES PHILANTHROPY, MANAGES THE GREATER HARTFORD JEWISH COMMUNITY'S CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT AND MAKES GRANTS TO SUPPORT KEY COMMUNITY NEEDS AND INNOVATIONS.
Connecticut Student Loan Foundtion
Hartford, CT
Assets: $126m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 1
MISSION:
TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY AND PROMOTE REPAYMENT OF LOANS INCLUDING PROVIDING APPROPRIATE SERVICES INCIDENT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS WHICH ARE ESTABLISHED TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Masonicare At Ashlar Village Inc
Wallingford, CT
Assets: $125m
Revenue: $30m
Employees: 251
MISSION:
CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, PROVIDING BOTH INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING TO PEOPLE AGED 55 AND OVER.
Community Foundation Of Eastern Connecticut
New London, CT
Assets: $123m
Revenue: $10m
Employees: 11
MISSION:
PHILANTHROPIC ORG THAT PROMOTES GIVING FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT THROUGH GRANTMAKING AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
Mystic Seaport Museum Inc
Mystic, CT
Assets: $122m
Revenue: $27m
Employees: 246
MISSION:
MYSTIC SEAPORT MUSEUM STRIVES TO INSPIRE AN ENDURING CONNECTION TO THE AMERICAN MARITIME EXPERIENCE.
Connecticut Science Center Inc
Hartford, CT
Assets: $120m
Revenue: $11m
Employees: 115
MISSION:
TO INSPIRE LIFE-LONG LEARNING THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A STATE-WIDE SCIENCE CENTER.