Community foundation · EIN 06-1433299
Main Street Community Foundation Inc
Bristol, CT
Main Street Community Foundation Inc is a community foundation based in Bristol, CT. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $1.46M in grants paid across 324 grants, with $44.7M in total assets. Its largest grants went to City of Bristol, Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center and Bristol Community Services.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Main Street Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The foundation requires organizations that receive funds to provide periodic reports back to the foundation about how the funds are expended to support a charitable cause. to the extent the foundation provides scholarships to college students, those funds are remitted directly to the college or university where the student is enrolled. the student has no discretion in how the funds are used so no further monitoring is required. if a student does not meet certain benchmarks such as grade requirements, they may forfeit the right to the scholarship.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Inspiring donors and community partners to foster a sustainable legacy of impactful giving.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bristol | Bristol, CT | Grants for Library Services and Educational Purposes | $183,840 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center | Bristol, CT | General Support; Grants for Youth Development; Philanthropy & Recreation & Sports | $73,910 |
| Bristol Community Services | Bristol, CT | Grants for Education | $51,000 |
| Bristol Health | Bristol, CT | Grants for General Health | $50,500 |
| Salvation Army Bristol Corps | Bristol, CT | Grants for Arts and Culture and Human Services | $47,500 |
| Tunxis Community College Foundation Inc | Farmington, CT | Grants for Educational Purposes | $34,230 |
| Prudence Crandall Center Inc | New Britain, CT | Grants to Support Mental Health and Human Services | $33,100 |
| Environmental Learning Centers of Ct Inc | Bristol, CT | Grants for Environmental, Recreation and Sports, and Youth Development | $30,310 |
| The Joe and Kay Calvanese Foundation Inc | Plantsville, CT | Grants for Philanthropy | $27,728 |
| Bristol Hospital Development Foundation | Bristol, CT | Grants for General Health | $21,270 |
| St Vincent Depaul Mission of Bristol Inc | Bristol, CT | Grants for Housing and Shelter | $21,060 |
| West Cemetery Association | Bristol, CT | Quarterly Distribution for the Care and Upkeep of the Chapel | $18,750 |
| Shepard Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | Bristol, CT | Grants for Community Development, Animal-Related, and Mental Health | $18,250 |
| Wheeler Clinic | Plainville, CT | Grants for Human Services, Philanthropy, Mental and General Health | $16,760 |
| Bristol Adult Resource Center Inc | Bristol, CT | Grants for Human Service | $15,670 |
| Southington-Cheshire Community Ymcas | Southington, CT | Grants for General Health | $15,460 |
| The Carousel Museum | Bristol, CT | Grants for Arts and Culture | $14,650 |
| United Way of West Central Ct | Bristol, CT | Grants for Human Services and Youth Development | $14,590 |
| Greater Bristol Historical Society | Bristol, CT | Grants for Arts & Culture & Historical Societies | $14,540 |
| Bread for Life Inc | Southington, CT | Grants for Food, Nutrition, and Philanthropy | $13,650 |
| American Clock & Watch Museum | Bristol, CT | Grants for Arts & Culture & Community Development | $12,060 |
| Southington Community Cultural Arts Inc | Southington, CT | Grants for Community Development and Arts and Culture | $12,060 |
| Central Connecticut Online Journalism Project Inc | Bristol, CT | Grants for Education and Youth Development | $12,025 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc | Hartford, CT | Grants for Arts & Culture | $11,500 |
| Bristol Works Inc | Bristol, CT | Grants for Philanthropy & Education | $11,400 |
The 25 largest of 324 grants listed on the return. 282 grants to individuals ($384K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Main Street Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Main Street Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Main Street Community Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $1,458,385 in grants paid (324 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Main Street Community Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to City of Bristol (CT), $184K, Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center (CT), $73.9K, Bristol Community Services (CT), $51K, Bristol Health (CT), $50.5K and Salvation Army Bristol Corps (CT), $47.5K.