What We Support
Selection Criteria
Our Selection Criteria:
fits our mission.
has the potential for significant impact.
has potential for replication by other organizations.
organization track record for fiscal responsibility and community impact.
We do not fund lobbying or political activities, commercial business purposes, or direct grants to individuals
Please see the section Grant Applications on our Home Page.
Focus Areas
Our Primary Mission is to support established 501 (c) (3) charities that focus on helping people help themselves. We also support those charities for whom our Trustees have or feel a personal connection.
Some focus areas and grantees are:
Environment--The University of Maine Climate Change Institute
Education and Arts--The New London Barn Theater
The Bushnell Theater for Performing Arts
People in Need--The Village for Families and Children
Additional food banks in Boston, Hartford, and Boise
The Disabled--Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
New England Handicapped Ski Association