Charitable Society in Hartford
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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+2839.2% YoY
Grant Count
33
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
+2839.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
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 also administers scholarship programs supporting traditional-aged students, adult learners, and graduate students attending community colleges, two-year colleges, and four-year universities.
Grantmaking
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.
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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
States
Cities
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
| 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 |
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
198 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 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
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,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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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