Hartnett Foundation
The Hartnett Foundation is a private foundation based in Middlebury, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Fairfield University, community organizations, and organizations supporting health and youth services.
Hartnett Foundation at a glance
In short: Hartnett Foundation gave $448K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $448,000
- -13.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +55.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,000
- -44.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $4,339,590
- +73.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hartnett Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 385 South St, Middlebury, CT 06762
Phone: (203) 598-0026
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hartnett Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fairfield University ($400K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $445K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 36 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut. The remaining reported shares were California (2%), New York (1%), Florida (0%), and Virginia (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hartnett Foundation gives
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 164% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2023) to $519K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $448K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University Fairfiled, CT | Sally Slocum nursing scholarship fund | $200,000 |
| Fairfield University F, CT | Hartnett Engineering Scholarship Fund | $200,000 |
| Teen Cancer America Los Angeles, CA | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Archbishops Annual Appeal Bloomfield, CT | Support of Catholic ministries | $10,000 |
| Easton Community Center Easton, CT | Upgrade maintenance of playground and related equipment | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Special Wishes Oakville, CT | Providing respite for children families with life threatening medical conditions | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Childern Tampa, FL | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Connecticut Childerns Foundation Hartford, CT | General contribuition | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Junior Republic LItchfield, CT | Operational support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,339,590 | $2,320,929 | $477,267 | $448,000 | 14 | $466,139 | $2,303,629 | $431,359 |
| 2024 | $2,503,935 | $593,767 | $541,923 | $519,000 | 9 | $529,000 | $582,811 | $389,347 |
| 2023 | $2,466,961 | $77,424 | $156,699 | $136,000 | 6 | $146,000 | $68,692 | $362,881 |
| 2022 | $2,560,942 | $4,160,896 | $184,991 | $170,000 | 2 | $257,343 | $72,364 | $293,086 |
| 2021 | $2,399,781 | $2,176,591 | $237,862 | $220,000 | 5 | — | $100,289 | $115,367 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hartnett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $431K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for nursing and engineering scholarships at Fairfield University, playground maintenance at Easton Community Center, and operational support for Teen Cancer America. The grants also include support for Catholic ministries, children and families facing life-threatening medical conditions, and summer camp opportunities for children.
Among the grantees, Easton Community Center describes its mission as providing cultural, educational, recreational, and social opportunities for the greater Easton community and programs to support mental and physical well-being. Teen Cancer America says its mission is to improve survival and quality of life for adolescents and young adults with cancer. Connecticut Junior Republic says it provides therapeutic treatment, education, and support to young people and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $448,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $3,500.
Notable 2025 grants included $200,000 each to Fairfield University for the Sally Slocum nursing scholarship fund and the Hartnett Engineering Scholarship Fund; $10,000 to Teen Cancer America for operational support; $10,000 to Archbishops Annual Appeal for Catholic ministries; and $10,000 to Easton Community Center for playground and related equipment maintenance. Other reported grants included $5,000 to Tunnel to Towers and $5,000 to Special Wishes, as well as grants of $1,000 to Connecticut Children’s Foundation, Connecticut Junior Republic, Greater Waterbury Campership Fund, and The Leadership Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Harntett and Verinica Hartnett as trustees.
Hartnett Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Verinica Hartnett
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Harntett
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Hartnett (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Hartnett Foundation
How much does Hartnett Foundation give each year?
Hartnett Foundation gave $448K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $519K across 9 grants.
What is Hartnett Foundation's typical grant size?
Hartnett Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $32,000, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hartnett Foundation give grants?
Hartnett Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Waterbury, CT (2 grants).
Does Hartnett Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of Hartnett Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hartnett Foundation's largest grantees?
Hartnett Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fairfield University ($400,000 across 2 grants), Teen Cancer America ($10,000) and Archbishops Annual Appeal ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hartnett Foundation?
Hartnett Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $466K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $431K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hartnett Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for nursing and engineering scholarships at Fairfield University, playground maintenance at Easton Community Center, and operational support for Teen Cancer America. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hartnett Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hartnett Foundation's EIN?
Hartnett Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2452903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Hartnett Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Hartnett Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hartnett-foundation-morg_bff1a549ef3842349131580329d4d77b
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