Blue Hills Civic Association
Blue Hills Civic Association is a Hartford, Connecticut public charity formed in 1962. It says it empowers people living and working in Blue Hills and surrounding communities to create stable, attractive neighborhoods through organizing, advocacy, and multigenerational programs.
Blue Hills Civic Association at a glance
In short: Blue Hills Civic Association gave $4.2M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $181K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,170,200
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- Average grant
- $181,313
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,031,076
- +92.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Blue Hills Civic Association
- Contact
Mailing address: 1229 Albany Ave 3Rd Floor, Hartford, CT 06112
Phone: (860) 560-7665
Website: https://bluehillscivic.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blue Hills Civic Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Prosperity Foundation ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 23 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut. The association’s stated mission refers to Blue Hills and surrounding communities; its program description also refers to the betterment of Hartford.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Prosperity Foundation New Haven, CT | — | $1,100,000 |
| Sheba Consulting LLC Hartford, CT | — | $600,000 |
| Upper Albany Neighborhood Collabora Hartford, CT | — | $550,000 |
| YWCA Hartford Region Inc Hartford, CT | — | $500,000 |
| University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | — | $250,000 |
| Wilson-Gray YMCA West Hartford, CT | — | $250,000 |
| My People Clinical Services LLC Hartford, CT | — | $200,000 |
| Hartford Health Initiative Hartford, CT | — | $150,000 |
| Outreach Realty Servicing New Haven, CT | — | $150,000 |
| Greater Hartford Alliance of Black Hartford, CT | — | $100,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,031,076 | $7,829,271 | $7,676,383 | $4,170,200 | 23 |
| 2023 | $536,814 | $3,372,533 | $3,405,065 | — | — |
| 2022 | $667,809 | $2,794,489 | $2,682,723 | — | — |
| 2021 | $568,444 | $2,282,715 | $2,187,476 | — | — |
| 2020 | $408,959 | $1,709,218 | $1,792,634 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The association’s stated mission is to empower people living and working in Blue Hills and surrounding communities to create stable and attractive neighborhoods through organizing, advocacy, and multigenerational programs. Its 2023 filing describes services in youth development, education, employment, neighborhood stabilization, services to seniors, and community organizing, with the aim of helping residents and neighbors become self-sufficient and contributing to the betterment of Hartford.
The 2024 grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Prosperity Foundation describes its work as building the capacity of Black communities in Connecticut and working toward a more equitable society. YWCA Hartford Region describes programs in areas including early childhood education, youth leadership, emergency shelter, supportive housing, career pathways, and financial literacy. Hartford Health Initiative says it works to improve equitable health care access and health outcomes for residents in marginalized communities, while Connecticut Harm Reduction Alliance describes its work as promoting the dignity and well-being of people and communities impacted by substance use.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the association reported 23 grants totaling $4,170,200. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $1,100,000, with a median of $50,000. Its largest reported grants included $1,100,000 to The Prosperity Foundation, $600,000 to Sheba Consulting LLC, $550,000 to Upper Albany Neighborhood Collaborative, and $500,000 to YWCA Hartford Region. Other notable grants included $250,000 each to the University of Hartford and Wilson-Gray YMCA, and $200,000 to My People Clinical Services LLC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Vicki Gallon-Clark as Executive Director; Joanne Price as Board member; Joshua Hall as Vice Chair; Robert Harris as Treasurer; and Shamika Smith as Secretary. It also lists Nicole Carmichael-Keel, Shanique Fenlator, Marylyn Hardrick, Kaydian Reid, PhD, and Eon Smith as board members.
Blue Hills Civic Association's 2024 filing lists 10 officers; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vicki Gallon-Clark
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$86K (2020) → $149K (2024)
Joanne Price
Board
Member → President, 2023
President → Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Hall
Vice Chair
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Harris
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marylyn Hardrick
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eon Smith
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaydian Reid PhD
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Carmichael-Keel
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shamika Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shanique Fenlator
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jason Farquharson (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Raneesha Baugh (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Stephanie Cole (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Timothy Coble (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Victoria Fennell (2020–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $149K, to Vicki Gallon-Clark (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Blue Hills Civic Association
How much does Blue Hills Civic Association give each year?
Blue Hills Civic Association gave $4.2M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Blue Hills Civic Association's typical grant size?
Blue Hills Civic Association's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $181,313, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Blue Hills Civic Association give grants?
Blue Hills Civic Association gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (12 grants), New Haven, CT (2 grants), West Hartford, CT (2 grants) and Bloomfield, CT (2 grants).
Who are Blue Hills Civic Association's largest grantees?
Blue Hills Civic Association's largest 2024 grantees include The Prosperity Foundation ($1,100,000), Sheba Consulting LLC ($600,000) and Upper Albany Neighborhood Collabora ($550,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Blue Hills Civic Association?
Blue Hills Civic Association reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.8M.
What does Blue Hills Civic Association fund?
The association’s stated mission is to empower people living and working in Blue Hills and surrounding communities to create stable and attractive neighborhoods through organizing, advocacy, and multigenerational programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blue Hills Civic Association?
Blue Hills Civic Association has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check bluehillscivic.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Blue Hills Civic Association's EIN?
Blue Hills Civic Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0876558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Blue Hills Civic Association funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/blue-hills-civic-association-morg_ba752cf59b3347b5a5bf4db1d6dcd701
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