Hampshire Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 2013 with tax-exempt status since May 2013. The organization operates as a family foundation of the Cournoyer family, with offices in Hartford, Connecticut and an international presence in Lima, Peru. The foundation works to improve lives in rural Peru through sustainable agriculture and broader efforts to build resilience against poverty while protecting natural ecosystems.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$16.5M
-6.5% YoY
Grant Count
52
-14.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$318K
+9.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to link smallholder farmers to the information, simple technologies, and capital they need to enhance their productivity and make informed choices about their land, their crops, and their livelihoods.
The foundation's vision is a world where people and natural ecosystems are protected and thrive. It funds non-profit partners who help people build resilience against poverty in harmony with nature. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Sustainable agriculture and agricultural programs
- Environmental protection and conservation
- Poverty alleviation and economic resilience
- Marine conservation efforts
- Renewable energy
- Climate-related initiatives
Grantmaking
Hampshire Foundation Inc is an invite-only foundation that does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$250,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has a primary focus on rural Peru, with an international office located at Calle las Gaviotas 122 Oficina 304, Surquillo, Lima 34, Peru. Grant-making also extends to organizations working in New York, Connecticut, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $122,116,606
- Total Revenues: $13,528,087
- Total Expenses: $17,318,830
- Annual Giving Rate: 15.1% of assets
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $117,000,000
- Total Revenues: $67,600,000
- Total Expenses: $18,300,000
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sabina Cournoyer de Shelby serves as President of the foundation (as of May 2023).
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICHOLAS COURNOYER | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | 4 | — |
| SABINA E COURNOYER | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | 4 | $70,417 |
| AGATHE BOURGON | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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