The Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence directs concentrated, mission-driven funding to Connecticut-based sexual assault crisis centers, domestic violence shelters, and survivor services. Grants are typically unrestricted or for general/operating support of member centers, indicating a focus on sustaining front-line service capacity, crisis intervention, and regional coordination across the state. The foundation prioritizes organizations that provide direct services (hotlines, shelters, counseling), prevention/education, and systems advocacy for survivors.
Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence Inc centers its grantmaking on a statewide network of member centers that provide direct support to survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence. Recent awards show a sustained pattern of substantial operating support, including repeated funding for YMCA New Britain Sexual Assault Crisis Service, Women’s & Families Center, and Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Eastern Connecticut. Those grants are framed as financial assistance to member centers, which points to a funder focused on keeping frontline survivor services stable rather than financing discrete projects. The foundation’s largest recent awards sit in the seven-figure range, and the repeated presence of the same organizations across multiple years suggests ongoing support relationships within its alliance structure. Grants also reach other Connecticut service providers such as The Rowan Center, Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, The Center for Empowerment and Education, and The Center for Family Justice. Across the portfolio, the emphasis is on sustaining crisis response, advocacy, counseling, and shelter services for survivors through a coordinated statewide model.
A central theme in the foundation’s grantmaking is financial stabilization for member centers. It gave $690,476 in 2024 to The Center for Empowerment and Education in Danbury for financial assistance to a member center, and also supported Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury with $692,116 in 2024 for the same purpose. The funder also backs sexual assault crisis services. In 2024, it awarded $645,769 to Rape Crisis Center of Milford Inc in Milford, again described as financial assistance to a member center. Survivor-service infrastructure appears throughout the portfolio, including shelter and advocacy organizations such as The Center for Family Justice in Bridgeport and Susan B Anthony Project Inc in Torrington.
Typical grant sizes are sizable and fairly clustered: p25 is $572,432, median is $645,769, and p75 is $807,726. The repeated appearance of the same Connecticut organizations across 2023 and 2024 shows recurring support rather than one-off grants. The foundation is a Public Charity, does not fund individuals, and does not make program-related investments. Its giving is local and concentrated entirely in Connecticut, with all recorded grants going to recipients in the state.
$6.6M
$2.2M
$9.4M
$9.4M
Most grants fall between $572K and $808K, with a median of $646K.
25th Percentile
$572K
Median
$646K
75th Percentile
$808K
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Highly concentrated, repeat funding to a small set of member organizations (most top grantees received multiple grants); grants tend to be large and general/operating in nature, supporting sustained core capacity rather than one-off projects.
Notable grantees: YMCA New Britain Sexual Assault Crisis Service, The Rowan Center, The Center for Family Justice, Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, Rape Crisis Center of Milford
Grant dollars are distributed across Connecticut communities rather than beyond the state. New Britain, Meriden, Willimantic, Stamford, Waterbury, Danbury, Milford, Bridgeport, and Torrington all appear among recipient locations. The recipient-country data is entirely U.S.-based, with 27 grants, or 100%, going to U.S. organizations. Within the state, the pattern points to broad coverage of survivor-service organizations across multiple regions.
It funds Connecticut-based sexual assault crisis centers, domestic violence shelters, and survivor-service organizations. Recent grants were labeled as financial assistance to member centers, which includes groups providing hotlines, counseling, legal advocacy, shelter, and case management.
Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including YMCA New Britain Sexual Assault Crisis Service, Women’s & Families Center, Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Eastern Connecticut, The Rowan Center, and Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury. That pattern suggests ongoing support relationships rather than isolated awards.
The grant-size distribution is relatively high and tight: the 25th percentile is $572,432, the median is $645,769, and the 75th percentile is $807,726. Recent awards also include seven-figure grants, such as $1,245,506 to YMCA New Britain Sexual Assault Crisis Service.
Its giving is local and fully concentrated in Connecticut. All 27 recorded recent grants went to U.S. recipients, and the recipient locations include New Britain, Meriden, Willimantic, Stamford, Waterbury, Danbury, Milford, Bridgeport, and Torrington.
No. The foundation’s profile lists funds individuals as False, and the recent grants data shows institutional support to member centers and related organizations rather than awards to people.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA NEW BRITAIN SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS SERVICE | NEW BRITAIN, CT | $1,137,197 | 2026 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| WOMEN'S & FAMILIES CENTER | MERIDEN, CT | $1,049,730 | 2026 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS CENTER OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT | WILLIMANTIC, CT | $761,437 | 2026 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| THE CENTER FOR FAMILY JUSTICE | BRIDGEPORT, CT | $705,605 | 2026 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| RAPE CRISIS CENTER OF MILFORD INC | MILFORD, CT | $645,538 | 2026 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| SAFE HAVEN OF GREATER WATERBURY | WATERBURY, CT | $638,040 | 2026 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION | DANBURY, CT | $616,993 | 2026 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| THE ROWAN CENTER | STAMFORD, CT | $603,790 | 2026 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| SUSAN B ANTHONY PROJECT INC | TORRINGTON, CT | $462,184 | 2026 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| YMCA NEW BRITAIN SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS SERVICE | NEW BRITAIN, CT | $1,245,506 | 2024 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| WOMEN'S & FAMILIES CENTER | MERIDEN, CT | $903,002 | 2024 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS CENTER OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT | WILLIMANTIC, CT | $812,077 | 2024 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| THE ROWAN CENTER | STAMFORD, CT | $803,375 | 2024 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| SAFE HAVEN OF GREATER WATERBURY | WATERBURY, CT | $692,116 | 2024 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION | DANBURY, CT | $690,476 | 2024 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| RAPE CRISIS CENTER OF MILFORD INC | MILFORD, CT | $645,769 | 2024 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| THE CENTER FOR FAMILY JUSTICE | BRIDGEPORT, CT | $587,738 | 2024 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| SUSAN B ANTHONY PROJECT INC | TORRINGTON, CT | $510,701 | 2024 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| YMCA NEW BRITAIN SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS SERVICE | NEW BRITAIN, CT | $1,156,060 | 2023 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| YMCA NEW BRITAIN SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS SERVICE | NEW BRITAIN, CT | $1,112,089 | 2023 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| WOMEN'S & FAMILIES CENTER | MERIDEN, CT | $864,814 | 2023 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| WOMEN'S & FAMILIES CENTER | MERIDEN, CT | $850,961 | 2023 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| THE ROWAN CENTER | STAMFORD, CT | $803,207 | 2023 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS CENTER OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT | WILLIMANTIC, CT | $718,097 | 2023 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS CENTER OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT | WILLIMANTIC, CT | $690,389 | 2023 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION | DANBURY, CT | $622,827 | 2023 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| SAFE HAVEN OF GREATER WATERBURY | WATERBURY, CT | $619,908 | 2023 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| THE ROWAN CENTER | STAMFORD, CT | $588,250 | 2023 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| SAFE HAVEN OF GREATER WATERBURY | WATERBURY, CT | $577,561 | 2023 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| THE CENTER FOR FAMILY JUSTICE | BRIDGEPORT, CT | $573,165 | 2023 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| THE CENTER FOR FAMILY JUSTICE | BRIDGEPORT, CT | $571,698 | 2023 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| RAPE CRISIS CENTER OF MILFORD INC | MILFORD, CT | $522,579 | 2023 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION | DANBURY, CT | $498,307 | 2023 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| SUSAN B ANTHONY PROJECT INC | TORRINGTON, CT | $465,367 | 2023 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| RAPE CRISIS CENTER OF MILFORD INC | MILFORD, CT | $447,289 | 2023 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
| SUSAN B ANTHONY PROJECT INC | TORRINGTON, CT | $381,546 | 2023 | FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER |
FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
WOMEN'S & FAMILIES CENTER
$1,049,730FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS CENTER OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT
$761,437FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
RAPE CRISIS CENTER OF MILFORD INC
$645,538FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION
$616,993FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
THE ROWAN CENTER
$603,790FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
WOMEN'S & FAMILIES CENTER
$903,002FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS CENTER OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT
$812,077FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
THE ROWAN CENTER
$803,375FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION
$690,476FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
RAPE CRISIS CENTER OF MILFORD INC
$645,769FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
WOMEN'S & FAMILIES CENTER
$864,814FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
WOMEN'S & FAMILIES CENTER
$850,961FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
THE ROWAN CENTER
$803,207FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS CENTER OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT
$718,097FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS CENTER OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT
$690,389FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION
$622,827FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
THE ROWAN CENTER
$588,250FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
RAPE CRISIS CENTER OF MILFORD INC
$522,579FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION
$498,307FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER
RAPE CRISIS CENTER OF MILFORD INC
$447,289FINANCIALLY ASSIST MEMBER CENTER