Tiffany-Thompson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tiffany-Thompson Foundation is a private foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $215,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$215,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $192,000 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $172,500 | 25 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $192,000 | 27 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $215,000 | 28 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Tiffany-Thompson Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Tiffany-Thompson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 26 | $206,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $6,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Winchester - City of Winsted Police Department | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
| Colebrook Preservation Society Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $22,500 |
| Greenwoods Counseling and Referrals Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $22,000 |
| Greenwoods Scholarship Foundation Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $18,000 |
| Oliver Wolcott Alumni Association | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $14,000 |
| Beardsley & Memorial Library | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $9,000 |
| Colebrook Center Fire Department | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $9,000 |
| Colebrook Fire Department Forge Company | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $9,000 |
| Winsted Area Child Care Center Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| Town of Winchester - City of Winsted Fire Department | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $7,000 |
| Make Good Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
| Winsted Health Center Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
| Connecticut Antique Machinery Association Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Fresh Start Pallet Products Inc (Fresh Start Worx Inc) | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Open Door Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Winsted Area Volunteer Ambulance Association Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Town of Colebrook (Colebrook Senior & Community Center) | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Town of Winchester - Winsted Senior Center | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Colebrook Associates Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| Foothills Visiting Nurses & Home Care Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of NW Connecticut Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| The Colebrook Land Conservancy Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| Auxiliary for Community Health | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Friends of Main Street Winsted Winchester Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| North Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corp | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Colebrook Historical Society Incorporated | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph W Sparveri Jr
- Stephen T Thompson
- Tara Thompson
- Jonathan P Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Tiffany-Thompson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tiffany-Thompson Foundation give?
$215,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tiffany-Thompson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph W Sparveri Jr (Trustee), Stephen T Thompson (Trustee), Tara Thompson (Trustee) and Jonathan P Thompson (Trustee).
What does Tiffany-Thompson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, human services and education.