Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc
The foundation's mission is to be a world-class pga tour event that maximizes giving to charity while benefiting the community. The foundation's primary fundraising activity is the travelers championship, Connecticut's annual pga tour golf tournament. The net proceeds realized by the tournament and other such activities and events are for the benefit of the citizens, social welfare organizations and other institutions of the community.
Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc gave $813K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $116K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $812,730
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $116,104
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $12,965,510
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Birdies for Charity - Various ($401K). Together the top 7 received $813K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 35 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $532K (2021) to $826K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $813K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies for Charity - Various | Donation - Match | $400,866 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang Foundation Inc New Haven, CT | Donation | $250,000 |
| Birdies for the Brave PGA Tour Charities Ponte Vedra, FL | Donation | $55,175 |
| Cobbs Creek Foundation Conshohocken, PA | Donation | $50,000 |
| Hospital for Special Care New Britain, CT | Donation | $36,689 |
| Operation Shower St. Louis, MO | Donation | $10,000 |
| The First Tee of Connecticut Cromwell, CT | Donation | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,965,510 | $42,886,197 | $42,193,205 | $812,730 | 7 | $189,296 |
| 2024 | $11,949,591 | $40,739,811 | $40,637,611 | $826,109 | 8 | $165,668 |
| 2023 | $9,269,806 | $38,193,122 | $37,575,628 | $739,411 | 7 | $7,279 |
| 2022 | $8,414,279 | $22,150,705 | $21,161,184 | $660,558 | 7 | $1,040 |
| 2021 | $4,404,572 | $16,552,119 | $16,178,508 | $531,887 | 6 | $1,633 |
| 2020 | $4,972,681 | $12,337,129 | $13,034,709 | $634,685 | 11 | $4,115 |
About Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Hartford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $13.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $813K. Net investment income was $189K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc is led by Nathaniel Grube, Executive Director & Secretary on every filing since 2022; 8 of 28 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nathaniel Grube
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$507K (2022) → $654K (2025)
Daniel E. Kleinman Esq.
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Harrington
Senior Director of Operations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$184K (2020) → $249K (2025)
Tara Gerber
Senior Director Strategy
Senior Director Strategy & Partnerships → Senior Director Strategy & Partnership, 2021
Senior Director Strategy & Partnership → Senior Director Strategy, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$227K (2020) → $284K (2025)
Kendall K. Lauder
Director of Client Relations
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $181K (2025)
Kelly M. Even
Director of Business Development
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$125K (2025)
Robert Croce
Director of Business Development
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$172K (2025)
Andy F. Bessette
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradford S. Babbitt Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce W. Rogers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chandler J. Howard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Dailey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Motl
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David A. Debassio
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Griggs
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Allan Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory M. Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A. Green
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karl Krapek
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Wheeler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Murphy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Gelfenbien
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted May III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Walsh
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Montez Carter
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean A. Ramalho
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Baranski
Operations Manager
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$111K (2024) → $103K (2025)
Taylor Whiting
Volunteer & Charity Manager
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$111K (2024) → $104K (2025)
Former officers (10)
- Former: Glenn Sieber (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Henry Hughes (2020–2024) — Outgoing Director
- Former: Peter Heard (2022–2024) — Outgoing Director
- Former: Rob Croce (2024) — Director of Business Development
- Former: Jason Soucy (2020–2023) — Director of Business Development
- Former: Reginald J. Eadie MD MBA (2020–2023) — Outgoing Director
- Former: Diane Bengston (2020–2022) — Outgoing Director
- Former: Patrick Kinney (2020–2022) — Outgoing Director
- Former: Nathan Grube (2020–2021) — Executive Director & Secretary
- Former: Marlisa Simonson (2020) — Director of Business Development
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $654K, to Nathaniel Grube (Executive Director/Secretary). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc
How much does Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc gave $813K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $826K across 8 grants.
What is Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $116,104, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (7%) and Pennsylvania (6%).
Does Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (6 grants).
Who are Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Birdies for Charity - Various ($400,866), The Hole in the Wall Gang Foundation Inc ($250,000) and Birdies for the Brave PGA Tour Charities ($55,175), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc?
Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc reported $13.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $42.9M.
What is Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1684133. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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