Meriden Foundation
The Meriden Foundation (founded 1932) serves Meriden, Connecticut and the surrounding area, providing scholarships to local high school students and grants to charitable organizations. The site includes grant guidelines and an online application/login, scholarship information, and a contact for the Foundation Administrator.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-medium nonprofit or scholarship applicant serving Meriden/the greater Meriden area (especially education, libraries, youth development, community centers, or general operating needs) with a clear local benefit.
Good Fit
- • Programs that directly serve Meriden or the greater Meriden area.
- • Requests for scholarships, youth services, libraries, or general operating support.
- • Ability to submit required materials on organization letterhead and follow online application steps.
- • Grant requests in the typical size range (many awards cluster under $50K, median around $5K).
- • Willingness to use the online portal and provide clear local impact information.
Geography
Observed giving is strongly local: roughly 85% of dollars were distributed in Connecticut even though small amounts reached organizations in 16 states; the foundation is centered on Meriden/Greater Meriden.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 157 grants to 142 distinct recipients and similar breadth across three years, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct access signals are public and active: a visible online application portal, rolling deadlines, a named administrator with contact details, and about 30 new recipients in the latest year show that unfamiliar applicants can and do enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
