Charitable Society in Hartford
Charitable Society in Hartford is a private foundation based in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing records 33 grants totaling $1,019,495, all to recipients in Connecticut, with the listed grant purposes identified as “Living Support.”
Charitable Society in Hartford at a glance
In short: Charitable Society in Hartford gave $1.0M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,019,495
- +2839.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,894
- +2839.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Charitable Society in Hartford
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing states that disbursements were made on the basis of recommendations from churches, schools, and local service organizations, and that recipients had to be residents of Hartford, Connecticut. It also states that giving was not restricted to preselected organizations. These are filing-era instructions, not current application guidance; the return is marked final.
- Review Cycle
- None was stated in the 2023 filing; this is not current application guidance.
- Deadline
- None was stated in the 2023 filing; this is not current application guidance.
- Contact
Application contact: Raymond S Andrews Jr
Mailing address: 1104 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06107
Phone: (860) 561-3728
Website: https://greaterhartfordgives.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charitable Society in Hartford funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 216 grants of 218 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut. The 2023 filing stated that recipients had to be residents of Hartford, Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2023) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 33 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,019,495 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $207,201 | $1,038,388 | $1,019,495 | 33 | $1,028,598 | $202,649 | $20,264 |
| 2023 | $831,187 | $34,357 | $49,567 | $34,686 | 33 | $43,551 | $34,546 | $44,229 |
| 2022 | $846,397 | $95,773 | $78,929 | $64,504 | 32 | $74,429 | $70,406 | $48,304 |
| 2021 | $829,553 | $69,975 | $56,230 | $42,542 | 53 | — | $64,956 | $49,348 |
| 2020 | $815,808 | $65,089 | $48,134 | $35,620 | 67 | — | $55,774 | $44,069 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists “Living Support” as the purpose of the grants. One recipient, Hands on Hartford, describes its own mission as strengthening Hartford’s community by responding to people in need through programs that change lives and renew human possibility.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $1,019,495. Grants ranged from $100 to $489,283, with a median grant of $500. The largest listed awards were $489,283 to Hands on Hartford and $486,283 to an individual recipient, both in Hartford, for Living Support. Community Renewal Team received $30,000 for Living Support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles Kuchenbrod as president, Jennifer Cassidy as vice president, Raymond S. Andrews Jr. as treasurer, Janneth Achury as secretary, and Beth Hines as director.
Charitable Society in Hartford is led by Charles Kuchenbrod, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Kuchenbrod
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Hines
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Cassidy
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond S. Andrews Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janneth Achury
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Judith R. Kunisch (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Maureen Price (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Patrick Staffaroni (2020–2023) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Charitable Society in Hartford
How much does Charitable Society in Hartford give each year?
Charitable Society in Hartford gave $1.0M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 33 grants.
What is Charitable Society in Hartford's typical grant size?
Charitable Society in Hartford's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $30,894, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charitable Society in Hartford give grants?
Charitable Society in Hartford gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Charitable Society in Hartford give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Charitable Society in Hartford's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Living Support" (33 grants).
What does Charitable Society in Hartford fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists “Living Support” as the purpose of the grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charitable Society in Hartford?
The 2023 filing states that disbursements were made on the basis of recommendations from churches, schools, and local service organizations, and that recipients had to be residents of Hartford, Connecticut. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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