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Who funds water resources work in Connecticut
15 funders have a record of paying for water resources work by Connecticut recipients: 43 grants totaling $2.1M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($304,648), The William Penn Foundation ($475,000) and Endeavor Foundation ($1.0M).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Connecticut recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
National Fish and Wildlife FoundationWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
8 matching grants · $304,648 · through 2023Largest: $167,005 to SAVE THE SOUND INC — a watershed plan for the hutchinson river
Largest: $125,000 to YALE UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF FORESTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES — 2023 e360 stories about watershed protection
Largest: $500,000 to CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT EDUCATION INC — increasing collaboration and catalyzing investment for the connecticut river watershed
The Connecticut Community FoundationWaterbury, CTCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $96,528 · through 2024Largest: $36,254 to POMPERAUG RIVER WATERSHED COALITION INC — 2024 give local campaign
Largest: $5,000 to Winchester Land Trust — cannavo spring watershed protection
Largest: $3,000 to FARMINGTON RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION INC — general & unrestricted
Largest: $10,000 to NIANTIC RIVER WATERSHED COMMITTEE INC — getting to know our watershed: resources for an informed and active community
Largest: $20,019 to NORWALK RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION — restoration of pollinator pathways
Barbourtown FoundationWest Hartford, CT
3 matching grants · $3,500 · through 2024Largest: $1,500 to FARMINGTON RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION INC — current use for general charitable purposes
Hartford Foundation for Public GivingHartford, CTCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $21,502 · through 2023Largest: $16,008 to FARMINGTON RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION INC — general operating support
Whitneyville Cultural CommonsHamden, CTCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $5,067 · through 2024Largest: $5,067 to Winnett Food Forest — remaining balance of the claire c. bennitt watershed fund grant received and disbursed on behalf of winnett food farm prior to their incorporation and determination as a 501c3. cla…
Restore America'S EstuariesWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $59,650 · through 2024Largest: $59,650 to ALLIANCE FOR THE MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED INC — community based coastal habitat restoration
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