Newalliance Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Newalliance Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New Haven, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 156 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants156
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$35.6 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2025 was up from $997,410 the year before.
49% 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 | $999,500 | 140 | $30.6 million |
| 2024 | $997,410 | 144 | $32.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 156 | $35.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Darcey Cobbs-Lomax Executive Direct 195 Church Street 7th Floor, New Haven, CT 06510-2009 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 859-6555, darcey@newalliancefoundation.org |
| What to submit | Eligibility requirements, guidelines, funding priorities, application deadlines and application forms are available on the foundation's website at www.newalliancefoundation.org under "applying for a grant". |
| Deadlines | Please refer to our website www.newalliancefoundation.org under "applying for a grant". |
| Restrictions | Grants are awarded to established nonprofit organizations classified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and to qualifying governmental entities, including public libraries. For additional restrictions or limitations please refer to our website www.newalliancefoundation.org under "applying for a grant". |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Newalliance Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 150 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $45,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $5,200 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The New Haven Reads Community Book Bank Incorporated | To support the free literacy programs and community book bank at new haven reads. | $25,000 |
| United We Dream Network | To support the ct immigrant fund at ct students for a dream. | $25,000 |
| Village Improvement Association of West Haven DBA West Haven Public Librar | To support the construction of a branch library in the allingtown section of west haven. | $25,000 |
| Boundless Literacy Inc | To support the organization's ability to serve as many students as possible in connecticut's underserved schools and districts. | $20,000 |
| Leadership Education and Athletics in Partnership | To support leaps free afterschool and summer academic and enrichment programming for low-income new haven children ages 7-12, and leadership training for youth ages 13-24 who provide direct services to leap children. | $20,000 |
| Music Haven | To support six resident musicians for mentorship, one-on-one lessons, and group classes in strings, piano, and choir. | $20,000 |
| New Haven Symphony Orchestra | To support nhso's general operations in the 2025-2026 season. | $20,000 |
| Project Access of New Haven Inc | To support patient navigator and community health worker services that connect underserved greater new haven residents with free medical care and resources to address health related social needs. | $20,000 |
| Saint Martin de Porres Academy | To support the graduate support program which provides preparation, guidance and resources to remove barriers and obstacles allowing low-income, mostly minority students to access, attend and graduate from high school and college. | $20,000 |
| United We Dream Network | To support the ct immigrant support hub at ct students for a dream. | $20,000 |
| Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen | To support unhoused people and those living in poverty through desk's drop-in & resource center, dinner program, pantry program, and outreach services. | $17,500 |
| New Reach | To support emergency shelter program, which provides safe refuge and support for 300 women and children each year. | $17,500 |
| Squash Haven Inc | To support the academic, health and wellness, and college and career readiness of squash haven team members. | $17,500 |
| Columbus House Inc | To support columbus house's new haven shelter program on ella t. Grasso boulevard which provides 81 beds, basic needs, and connects clients with case management services for adult men and women 365 days per year. | $15,000 |
| Youth Continuum Inc | To support activities related to working with youth experiencing homelessness and those at-risk of homelessness in greater new haven. | $15,000 |
| Achievement First | To support amistad academy and elm city college preparatory. | $12,500 |
| Christian Community Action | To support the emergency family services program. | $12,500 |
| Columbus Association for the Performing Arts Inc | To support efforts to diversify programming and expand education. | $12,500 |
| Connecticut Court Appointed Special Advocates | To support the training of volunteers appointed by judges to advocate for neglected or abused children in court. | $12,500 |
| Creative Arts Workshop | To support creative arts workshop's hilles gallery, a free public space where established and emerging artists showcase their work. | $12,500 |
| Foote School Association Inc | To support the six-week, full-day summer program, where students participate in project-based learning in literacy, math and STEM, with additional enrichment activities in art, music, swimming, and more. | $12,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven | To support the building of a habitat home at 309 dyer street in new haven. | $12,500 |
| Institute Library | To support a fellowship program that offers an opportunity for new haven high school students to explore race, racial justice, and racism, while building their research and presentation skills as well as a portfolio of work to share with colleges and during job interviews. | $12,500 |
| International Festival of Arts & Ideas | To support annual programming, including the june festival, one city, one read series, high school fellowship program, and neighborhood festivals. | $12,500 |
| Long Wharf Theatre | To support long wharf theatre's 60th anniversary season with activities in nine venues throughout new haven and hamden, including three professionally produced plays, community convenings, a virtual new play festival, and investments in new work for the american stage. | $12,500 |
| Hamden Public Library | To fund "ready for the grade", a k-3 summer reading initiative | $12,000 |
| New Haven Free Public Library | To fund "ready for the grade", a k-3 summer reading initiative | $11,000 |
| Rockville Public Library | To fund "ready for the grade", a k-3 summer reading initiative | $11,000 |
| A Broken Umbrella Theatre | To support renovations to 280 blake street in new haven, ct, in order to create a multipurpose arts venue for creativity, community and inclusive economic growth. | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Connecticut | To support the advancement of human rights and the defense of civil liberties. | $10,000 |
| Christian Community Action | To support food pantry operations. | $10,000 |
| Cityseed | To support food pantry operations. | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation for Greater New Haven | Funds will match donations raised by literacy organizations and literacy programs participating in the great give 2025. | $10,000 |
| Concepts for Adaptive Learning | To support high school aged students with a free program that will lay the foundation for a successful career in technology and will enhance a pathway to continued education and workforce development. | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Council for Philanthropy | To support the immigrant collaborative fund. | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Council for Philanthropy | To support operations during this time of heightened need. | $10,000 |
| Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center Foundation Inc | In support of the cornell scott hill health foundation's strategic plan development. | $10,000 |
| Elm City Internationals | To support underserved youth by providing them with an enriching reading and writing curriculum, tutoring, mentoring, soccer programming, college counseling, and college follow-through support. | $10,000 |
| Gather New Haven | To support the capacity of gather new haven to deliver high quality environmental, youth, and health programming while maintaining and encouraging active use of the 6 nature preserves and 44 community gardens in its care. | $10,000 |
| Hamden Food Bank | To support food pantry operations. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Lyons Jr
- Alexis H Smith
- Paul A McCraven
- Fred Acquavita
- Michael T Angelini
- Wildaliz Bermudez
- Alan H Bowie Jr
- John-Paul Chaissan-Cardenas
- Marjorie Bussmann Gillis Ed D
- D Anthony Guglielmo
- Toni N Harp
- Dr Dorsey L Kendrick
- David I Newton
- Liza Janssen Petra
- Fahd Vahidy
Questions people ask
Does Newalliance Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Please refer to our website www.newalliancefoundation.org under "applying for a grant"..
How much does Newalliance Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 156 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Newalliance Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert J Lyons Jr (Director, Chair), Alexis H Smith (Director, Vice Chair), Paul A McCraven (Director, Secretary, Treasurer) and Fred Acquavita (Director (Thru 05/05/2025)) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Newalliance Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.