Hasbro Foundation Inc

PAWTUCKET, RI EIN: 22-2538470 Website

The Hasbro Foundation Inc is a private philanthropic organization based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, established in 1985. Operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the foundation is affiliated with Hasbro, Inc., a leading toy and game company. The foundation's work centers on delivering play-based solutions to underserved communities and supporting children and youth across the United States and internationally.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.9M

-49.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.7M

+110.8% YoY

Grant Count

-11.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$70K

+137.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hasbro Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $134K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission is to support programs designed to create a universe where every child experiences hope, kindness, and joy.

Hasbro's Global Philanthropy and Social Impact programming operates around three core pillars:

Access to Play: Delivering play to underserved and historically marginalized communities, removing barriers to play and ensuring it is accessible to all
Play Relief: Providing support in times of crisis and uncertainty, including disaster relief and assistance to children facing health challenges
Play Makers: Empowering the next generation through upskilling and leadership development

The foundation supports a broad range of subject areas including:

Elementary and secondary education
Mental health care and pediatrics
Disaster management and emergency relief
Food aid and hunger security
Community recreation and sports programs
Human services and basic emergency aid

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants through several mechanisms:

Grant Range

s**: Typical awards range from $25,000 to $500,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds initiatives across the United States, with particular focus in locations where Hasbro operates. Geographic areas of support include California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and Washington.

Grant Distribution by State

Rhode Island $4.2M (43%)

California $1.3M (14%)

New York $910K (9%)

District of Columbia $850K (9%)

Florida $779K (8%)

Connecticut $618K (6%)

Massachusetts $569K (6%)

Virginia $185K (2%)

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States

California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Indiana Massachusetts North Carolina New Hampshire New York Oregon Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Virginia Vermont Washington

Cities

AlexandriaBostonBristolBronxBurbankChestnut HillChicopeeCranstonDorchesterDurhamEast ProvidenceEast TauntonFairfieldFarmingtonGypsumHollywoodIrvingIthacaJohnstonKingston

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2023):

Total Assets: $3,789,852
Total Revenue: $1,170,993
Total Expenses: $1,650,662
Total Liabilities: $352,000

Historical Note: Earlier financial data from 2024 filings indicated total assets of $1,932,219 and total giving of $2,722,278.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,932,219	$3,789,852	$4,418,109
Revenue	$1,220,757	$1,170,993	$4,057,439
Expenses	$2,725,278	$1,650,662	$3,159,447
Qualifying Distributions	$2,722,278	$1,643,854	$3,158,497
Net Investment Income	$120,498	$165,552	$47,624
Distributable Amount	$134,170	$192,459	$196,077

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

184 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include California Community Foundation ($250,000), Give Kids the World ($250,000), Give Kids the World ($250,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AS220 PROVIDENCE, RI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$15,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PAWTUCKET PAWTUCKET, RI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$30,000
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LOS ANGELES, CA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$250,000
RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN PROVIDENCE, RI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$30,000
GIVE KIDS THE WORLD KISSIMMEE, FL	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$250,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BURBANK BURBANK, CA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$10,000
RHODE ISLAND KIDS COUNT PROVIDENCE, RI	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$25,000
PLAYWORKS NEW ENGLAND DORCHESTER, MA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$75,000
CITY YEAR OPERATING BOSTON, MA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$50,000
SERIOUSFUN CHILDRENS NETWORK NORWALK, CT	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$115,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key personnel include:

Kevin Colman, President
Bryony Bouyer, Vice President

All leadership work on a voluntary basis without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SARAH KNOTT	President	0.3	—
THERON GRIM	Vice President	0.3	—
GINA GOETTER	VP and Treasurer	0.3	—
TARRANT SIBLEY	Secretary	0.3	—
MATTHEW GILMAN	Asst Secretary	0.3	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2023

**2023 Highlights**:

Distributed $15 million in total philanthropic support

Impacted 3.9 million children and adults through philanthropic giving

Donated 719,000 toys and games

**Notable Initiatives**:

2023

Girl Innovators of Play: A STEM-based program launched in partnership with Girl Up on International Day of the Girl (October 2023) to mobilize girl leadership, innovation, and creativity

Brian Goldner Center for Transforming Futures: Established by Hasbro to support transformational initiatives

Hasbro Children\u2019s Fund announces $500,000 gift to support international\

2023

Recognized as one of the Civic 50 Most Community-Minded Companies for 11th consecutive year (2023)

**Strategic Partnerships**: The foundation works with strategic philanthropic partners including Toys for Tots, Special Olympics, and Playworks to maximize impact in communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hasbro Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's mission is to support programs designed to create a universe where every child experiences hope, kindness, and joy. Hasbro's Global Philanthropy and Social Impact programming operates around three core pillars: • **Access to Play**: Delivering play to underserved and historically marginalized communities, removing barriers to play and ensuring it is accessible to all • **Play Relief**: Providing support in times of crisis and uncertainty, including disaster relief and assistanc…

How do I apply for a grant from Hasbro Foundation Inc?

The foundation makes grants through several mechanisms: **Local Community Grants**: Support programs that deliver stability for children in crisis, provide pediatric physical and mental health services, ensure hunger security, and support education initiatives. **Employee Matching Programs**: • Employee Matching Gifts Program: Matches employee contributions to institutions of higher education from $25 to $2,500 per employee, per year • Dollars for Doers: Matches employee contributions to nonpro…

Where does Hasbro Foundation Inc make grants?

What size grants does Hasbro Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Hasbro Foundation Inc awarded 39 grants totaling $2.7M — an average of about $70K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Hasbro Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hasbro Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $134K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.