The Reach Foundation
The REACH Foundation is a Farmington, Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2000 that provides scholarships, community grants and programs such as Shop With A Cop and concert fundraising. The site lists a Farmington address, phone number and contact email and describes its grants, scholarship and event programs.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid-sized community or education nonprofit (often Connecticut-based) seeking project or program support in youth services, scholarships, community programs, or local health causes and comfortable submitting a brief written request.
Good Fit
- • Organization serves Connecticut communities or has clear local impact.
- • Programs focused on youth, education, scholarships, or community service.
- • Request size in the low-thousands up to about $10,000.
- • Capacity to submit a concise written application or letter and to provide local references.
- • New or small organizations with demonstrated community ties (the funder added several new grantees in 2024).
Geography
Grantmaking is regionally concentrated: in 2024 about 81% of dollars went to Connecticut, though small grants were paid to three other states; the footprint is state-level with limited out-of-state activity.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 10 distinct recipients (and 12 in 2022), across multiple mission areas such as youth, education, community programs and health, indicating a fairly broad and independent recipient set for a small foundation.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows seven new grantees in 2024 and the foundation publishes written application instructions with a rolling deadline and contact details, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to gain entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
