Chelsea Groton Foundation
Accepts applications
Chelsea Groton Foundation is a private foundation in Groton, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $799,660 in 326 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$799,660
- Number of grants326
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$12.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $745,529 the year before.
46% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $605,701 | 1 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $745,529 | 321 | $11.0 million |
| 2025 | $799,660 | 326 | $12.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Chelsea Groton Foundation 904 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT 06340 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 823-4800, giving@chelseagroton.com |
| What to submit | All applications must be made online and must include 501 (c) (3) status, mission statement, complete budget for project described, operating budget, audited financial statements and form 990. |
| Deadlines | Grant applications may be submitted from february 1st through april 30th. |
| Restrictions | Public charities exempt under irc section 501(c) (3) and governmental units referred to under irc section 170 (c) (1). Programs benefiting communities served by the chelsea groton bank are given special consideration. |
What Chelsea Groton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 292 | $755,996 |
| Rhode Island | 28 | $44,664 |
| New York | 2 | $10,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation | Innovation center - payment 4 of 5 | $50,000 |
| City of New London | Nl community ctr - pymt 1 of 7 | $39,286 |
| Ccsu Foundation | Excellence in banking program | $25,000 |
| United Way of Sect | 2024 corporate match | $11,511 |
| Always Home Inc | Homelessness prevention and shelter diversion of low-income families with minor children | $10,000 |
| Martin House Inc | Food security program | $10,000 |
| New London Community Meal Center (NLCMC) | Mitigation of food insecurity within new london county | $10,000 |
| Operation Fuel Inc | Emergency energy assistance for new london county residents | $10,000 |
| Southeastern Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Inc (Scadd) | Scadd recreation & wellness initiative | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Place Norwich Inc | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Covenant Shelter of New London Inc | General operations of covenant shelter | $10,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern Connecticut (Ucp) | Inclusion & advocacy | $10,000 |
| Care & Share of East Lyme Inc | Provide assistance to those in need | $10,000 |
| Furniture Bank of Southeastern Connecticut | Purchase beds for families in financial need | $10,000 |
| Miracle League Sect | Play. Connect. Belong. The miracle league of southeastern ct inclusive playground project | $10,000 |
| New London Homeless Hospitality Center | Flexible spending fund program support | $10,000 |
| Safe Futures Inc | Genesis house emergency domestic violence shelter and alternative shelter solutions program (gh) | $10,000 |
| United Way of Southeastern Connecticut | Gemma e. Moran united way/labor food center | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | Equitable hunger solutions | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut | Lake of isles phase iii | $10,000 |
| Provision Ministry Inc | Providing food & new basic essentials to people in ct | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army - Norwich | Food security and seasonal assistance | $10,000 |
| Thames River Community Service Inc | Safe & stable housing for young families: ensuring a brighter future | $10,000 |
| Wheeler Library | Wheeler library restoration & renovation project | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army - New London | Red shield youth center | $10,000 |
| Madonna Place Inc | Madonna place--general operating support | $7,500 |
| Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc (Tvcca) | Tvcca senior nutrition program serving eastern connecticut residents ages 60 and older | $7,500 |
| The Blue Door Foundation Inc | Programming request for the blue door foundation | $7,500 |
| St Edmunds Retreat Inc (Enders Island) | New passenger van | $7,500 |
| The Arc Eastern Connecticut | Computer lab for the arc eastern connecticut | $7,135 |
| Girls on the Run of Southeastern Connecticut Inc | Girls on the run-spring 2026 season | $7,000 |
| Jordan Porco Foundation | Fresh check days 2025 --- southeastern connecticut | $6,551 |
| Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT | Early childhood development center upgrades | $6,500 |
| Higher Edge | College access & success: a path of persistence | $6,500 |
| Lyman Allyn Art Museum | Free first saturday | $6,500 |
| New London Youth Affairs | Teen links | $6,500 |
| Norwich Human Services Youth Family and Recreation Division | Summer camp scholarship and support staff initiative | $6,500 |
| Advancing Connecticut Together | Empowering futures: asset-building & advocacy for economic stability | $6,500 |
| Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board Inc (Ewib) | Connecticut youth employment program | $6,500 |
| Hope Inc | 57 belden st. | $6,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine Young
- Alexis Kahn
- Anthony Joyce
- Dennis Cambria
- Jean McGran
- Lori Dufficy
- Dawn Sandvoss
- Thomas Switz
- Jessica Todd
- Rebecca Magner
- Kim Cardinal Piscatelli
Questions people ask
Does Chelsea Groton Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant applications may be submitted from february 1st through april 30th..
How much does Chelsea Groton Foundation give?
$799,660 in tax year 2025, across 326 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Chelsea Groton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine Young (Trustee), Alexis Kahn (Trustee), Anthony Joyce (President) and Dennis Cambria (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Chelsea Groton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and food and hunger.