Hatfield Fund
Hatfield Fund is a private foundation based in Fairfield, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, most of them in Connecticut, including arts and cultural organizations, community organizations, and other nonprofits.
Hatfield Fund at a glance
In short: Hatfield Fund gave $21K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Connecticut. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,000
- +34.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,050
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $186,745
- -1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (7 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hatfield Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1735 Post Road Unit 5 5, Fairfield, CT 06824
Phone: (203) 256-5660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hatfield Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Bridgeport Symphony ($5K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 93% of grant dollars went to Connecticut recipients. The remaining reported shares went to Tennessee (2%), and New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC (1% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hatfield Fund open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 20 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $579; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 61% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 256% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $21K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Near & Far Aid Foundation Southport, CT | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Discovery Museum Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted Grant | $3,500 |
| Klein Memorial Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted Grant | $1,500 |
| Fairfield Museum Fairfield, CT | Unrestricte Grant | $1,500 |
| Fairfield Rotary Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted Grant | $1,050 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Unrestricted Grant | $500 |
| Taft School Corporation Watertown, CT | Unrestricted Grant | $500 |
| Adam J Lewis Foundation Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted Grant | $450 |
| Bucknell University Lewisberg, PA | Unrestricted Grant | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $186,745 | $25,229 | $27,021 | $21,000 | 20 | $23,500 | $21,783 | $9,180 |
| 2023 | $188,537 | $-29,614 | $22,013 | $15,600 | 26 | $17,900 | $3,079 | $10,203 |
| 2022 | $240,164 | $20,994 | $24,369 | $16,950 | 23 | $19,250 | $16,603 | $11,549 |
| 2021 | $243,539 | $82,039 | $21,849 | $13,050 | 22 | $15,466 | $76,135 | $13,440 |
| 2020 | $183,349 | $32,264 | $17,163 | $12,350 | 14 | — | $29,565 | $13,116 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hatfield Fund reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — 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 fund is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Ocean Conservancy says it works to unite science, people, and policy to protect the ocean. Hall Neighborhood House describes its mission as providing services that educate, enrich, and empower residents of Bridgeport and surrounding communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the fund made 20 grants totaling $21,000. Grants ranged from $50 to $5,000, with a median of $250. Notable grants included $5,000 each to Greater Bridgeport Symphony and Near & Far Aid Foundation; $3,500 to Discovery Museum; and $1,500 each to Klein Memorial and Fairfield Museum. Other reported grants included $1,050 to Fairfield Rotary, $500 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and $250 each to Bucknell University and Ocean Conservancy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ross W. Hatfield as president and Guy Hatfield and Adele Benham as vice presidents.
Hatfield Fund is led by Ross W. Hatfield, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ross W. Hatfield
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adele Benham
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy Hatfield
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Hatfield Fund
How much does Hatfield Fund give each year?
Hatfield Fund gave $21K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 26 grants.
What is Hatfield Fund's typical grant size?
Hatfield Fund's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $1,050, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hatfield Fund that year got $579 on average.
Where does Hatfield Fund give grants?
Hatfield Fund gives mostly in Connecticut: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bridgeport, CT (5 grants), Fairfield, CT (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Hatfield Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Hatfield Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hatfield Fund's largest grantees?
Hatfield Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Bridgeport Symphony ($5,000), Near & Far Aid Foundation ($5,000) and Discovery Museum ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hatfield Fund?
Hatfield Fund reported $187K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hatfield Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hatfield Fund?
The foundation states 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 Hatfield Fund's EIN?
Hatfield Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6064456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hatfield Fund 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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