MERIDEN FOUNDATION

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

WATERBURY, CTEIN 066037849 Website

Annual Giving

$1.2M+10% YoY

Grants

156

Median Grant

$5K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

dedicated to the well-being of the citizens of Meriden, Connecticut and its surrounding area

Focus Areas

scholarshipshigher educationpublic library and literacyyouth developmentafter-school and summer campsmedical care and hospitalsdisease-specific public health (heart, cancer, lung)food banks and soup kitchens

Grant Types

general operating supportscholarshipsmatching grantsevent sponsorshipscamperships

Funded Initiatives

scholarships up to $5,000 renewable for up to 4 years; grants range from $940 to $34,000

How to Apply

grant window opens in early fall each year with grants awarded by year-end; online application requires agency and grant-specific information

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+10%

$1.2M

Grants

156

Median

$5K

States

2023+7%

$1.1M

Grants

156

Median

$5K

States

2022

$1.1M

Grants

148

Median

$5K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$5K

Typical Grant (Median)

$800

Smallest

$3K

25th Pctile

$11K

75th Pctile

$43K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $3K and $11K.

Largest Recent Grants

$43K

2024

MIDSTATE MEDICAL CENTER

CT · GENERAL USE

$32K

2024

MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY

CT · GENERAL USE

$32K

2024

NEW OPPORTUNITES OF GREATER MERIDEN

CT · WALK FOR WARMTH

$29K

2024

OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS PARISH

CT · GENERAL USE

$29K

2024

YALE LAW SCHOOL ANNUAL FUND

CT · GENERAL USE

Geographic Focus

$1.1M117 grants

$44K8 grants

$36K6 grants

$30K6 grants

$18K6 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$19.9M

$1.2M(6.2%)

2023

$20.4M

$1.1M(5.5%)

2022

$21.0M

$1.1M(5.0%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.