Hamilton Rare Breeds Foundationinc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in SOUTHPORT, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $240K. Net investment income was $210K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
-1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$240K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
7
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
-14.3% YoY
About Hamilton Rare Breeds Foundationinc
Based on IRS filings
Hamilton Rare Breeds Foundationinc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in SOUTHPORT, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $240K. Net investment income was $210K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,584,667 | $4,661,881 | $4,726,779 |
| Revenue | $230,979 | $238,202 | $776,322 |
| Expenses | $308,193 | $303,100 | $275,948 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $240,000 | $240,000 | $206,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $209,971 | $233,082 | $754,387 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Livestock Conservancy ($100,000), High Hopes Inc Theraputic Riding ($25,000), Univ of Illinois-coll Vet ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LIVESTOCK CONSERVANCY PITTSBORO, NC | UNRESTRICTED | $100,000 |
| HIGH HOPES INC THERAPUTIC RIDING OLD LYME, CT | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| UNIV OF ILLINOIS-COLL VET URBANA, IL | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| TUFTS VET SCHOOL NORTH GRAFTON, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| HIGH HORSES THERAPEUTIC RIDING SHARON, VT | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| EQUUS SURVIVAL TRUST LOWGAP, NC | UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
| AMERICAN POITOU DONKEY BREEDERS LEON, KS | UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH A PALSA | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| JAMES P PALSA | VICE PRESIDE | 5 | — |
| CATHERINE AUDEVARD | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Rare Breeds Foundationinc?
Hamilton Rare Breeds Foundationinc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in SOUTHPORT, CT. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Hamilton Rare Breeds Foundationinc?
As of 2025, Hamilton Rare Breeds Foundationinc holds $4.6M in total assets with $231K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $240K in 2025.
Where does Hamilton Rare Breeds Foundationinc operate?
Hamilton Rare Breeds Foundationinc has awarded grants in Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Vermont.
What size grants does Hamilton Rare Breeds Foundationinc award?
In 2025, Hamilton Rare Breeds Foundationinc awarded 7 grants totaling $240K — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Hamilton Rare Breeds Foundationinc's EIN?
Hamilton Rare Breeds Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1497283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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