Charitable Society in Hartford

Foundation · Grantmaker Glastonbury, CT EIN: 06-6026007 Website

Greater Hartford Gives Foundation (formerly known as The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving) is a community foundation established in 1925 and based in Hartford, Connecticut. The organization serves as a philanthropic intermediary that stewards funds from thousands of donors and deploys resources to nonprofits addressing community needs across the Greater Hartford region. The foundation operates from 10 Columbus Boulevard, Floor 8, Hartford, CT 06106-1976.

Key facts about Charitable Society in Hartford

EIN: 06-6026007
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $1,019,495
Grants made (2024): 33
Average grant: $30,894
Median grant: $500
Primary geography: Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Charitable Society in Hartford funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Charitable Society in Hartford's 33 itemized 2024 grants were Connecticut (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (33 grants). None of its 33 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Living Support" (33 grants).

How Charitable Society in Hartford gives

Giving grew 2296% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.0M

+2839.2% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$31K

+2839.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charitable Society in Hartford reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports a broad range of community needs, including food programs, basic services, and the wellbeing of specific populations such as the LGBTQIA+ community. The foundation also administers scholarship programs supporting traditional-aged students, adult learners, and graduate students attending community colleges, two-year colleges, and four-year universities.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Greater Hartford Gives Foundation serves 29 towns in the greater Hartford region and the Capitol Region of Connecticut.

Grant Distribution by State

Connecticut $1.0M (100%)

Share of all 33 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Connecticut

Cities

Hartford

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $1,200,997,733
Total Revenues: $144,403,277
Total Expenses: $73,573,273
Staff: 71 employees
New Funds Created (2024): 20 new funds
Total Donor Contributions (2024): More than $34 million

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$831,187	$846,397
Revenue	$207,201	$34,357	$95,773
Expenses	$1,038,388	$49,567	$78,929
Qualifying Distributions	$1,028,598	$43,551	$74,429
Net Investment Income	$202,649	$34,546	$70,406
Distributable Amount	$20,264	$44,229	$48,304

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

218 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Hands on Hartford ($489,283), Interval House ($486,283), Community Renewal Team ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Hands on Hartford Hartford, CT	Living Support	$489,283
Interval House Hartford, CT	Living Support	$486,283
Community Renewal Team Hartford, CT	Living Support	$30,000
Chantelle James Hartford, CT	Living Support	$500
Willie Mobley Hartford, CT	Living Support	$500
A Reid Hartford, CT	Living Support	$500
N Maddox Hartford, CT	Living Support	$500
P Bernard Hartford, CT	Living Support	$500
H Barreto Hartford, CT	Living Support	$500
M Spyke Hartford, CT	Living Support	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Charles Kuchenbrod	President	2	—
Jennifer Cassidy	Vice President	2	—
Raymond S Andrews Jr	Treasurer	2	—
Janneth Achury	Secretary	2	—
Beth Hines	Director	2	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

In 2024, Greater Hartford Gives Foundation rebranded from The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, reflecting the organization's role as a gathering place for the entire region to give.

Hartford Foundation Awards More Than $340,000 in Grants to Support Food Programs,

2024

The foundation has made significant recent grants supporting food security and basic services, as well as targeted funding for LGBTQIA+ community wellbeing. The foundation continues to expand its scholarship programs and fund creation, with donors establishing 20 new funds during 2024.

Hartford Foundation Awards More Than $340,000 in Grants to Support Food Programs,

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Charitable Society in Hartford fund?

Greater Hartford Gives Foundation is committed to "removing barriers to opportunity so all residents can reach their potential and the region can succeed." The foundation works to ensure that all Greater Hartford communities thrive in strong, connected neighborhoods where everyone has opportunities to succeed. The foundation supports a broad range of community needs, including food programs, basic services, and the wellbeing of specific populations such as the LGBTQIA+ community. The foundation…

How do I apply for a grant from Charitable Society in Hartford?

Greater Hartford Gives Foundation is a significant grantmaker in the region. In 2024, the foundation awarded nearly $1.5 million in scholarships across 461 awards to students at various educational institutions. Overall 2024 grantmaking approached $55 million. Recent grant activity includes: • More than $344,000 in grants to support food programs and other basic services • $200,000 in grants to support the wellbeing of Greater Hartford's LGBTQIA+ community • $2,475,443 in general operating supp…

Where does Charitable Society in Hartford make grants?

Greater Hartford Gives Foundation serves 29 towns in the greater Hartford region and the Capitol Region of Connecticut.

What size grants does Charitable Society in Hartford award?

In 2024, Charitable Society in Hartford awarded 33 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Charitable Society in Hartford required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Charitable Society in Hartford reported a distributable amount of $20K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Charitable Society in Hartford's EIN?

Charitable Society in Hartford's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6026007. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.