David And Eunice Bigelow Foundation
The D & E Bigelow Foundation is a private foundation focused on supporting educational initiatives, particularly in coding and STEM programs, as well as general community support. Its mission emphasizes youth development, with a strong commitment to after-school programs and scholarships, alongside contributions to cancer care and domestic violence shelters. The foundation primarily serves organizations that provide educational resources and support services, with a notable focus on empowering young girls through technology and coding initiatives. While it primarily operates in Connecticut, its funding also extends to select organizations in nearby states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Connecticut-based nonprofit with an established local track record in K–12 STEM, after-school youth programs, community services, health (including cancer support), or scholarship work that aligns with the foundation's recurring grant patterns.
Good Fit
- • Organization operates primarily in Connecticut (or has strong CT programs).
- • Provides K–12 STEM, coding, robotics, or after-school programming.
- • Has an existing relationship or referral from a previous grantee or local intermediary.
- • Capacity to manage mid-sized grants (typical awards range from a few thousand up to ~$66K).
- • Proven local impact and multi-year program continuity.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in one state: roughly 97% of dollars stayed in the foundation's home state, with only small out-of-state shares across three states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set—65 grants to 57 distinct organizations—many of which are independent and recurring rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
The foundation declares it funds only preselected applicants and the observed pattern shows very low turnover (55 returning recipients and only two new recipients in 2023), indicating unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without introductions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
