HJD Foundation
HJD Foundation is a private foundation based in Sunapee, New Hampshire. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in education, health, public policy, land conservation, and other areas.
HJD Foundation at a glance
In short: HJD Foundation gave $1.4M across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), top state Massachusetts. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,366,000
- +35.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +25.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,026
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $54,218,858
- +26.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (10 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (23% 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 HJD Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 357, Sunapee, NH 03782
Phone: (203) 662-0839
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who HJD Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harlem Childrens Zone ($90K). Together the top 10 received $650K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 125 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Sunapee, New Hampshire. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Massachusetts (23%), New York (18%), New Hampshire (18%), Connecticut (11%), and the District of Columbia (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is HJD Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 36 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $36K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 244% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 69% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $300K (2020) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harlem Childrens Zone New York, NY | General | $90,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc Operating Act Washington, DC | General | $80,000 |
| The Newman School Boston, MA | General | $80,000 |
| Umass Memorial Health Care Inc Belmont, MA | General | $70,000 |
| Brain and Behavior Research Foundation New York, NY | General | $60,000 |
| UMF FD1 Unallocated Sunahee, NH | General | $60,000 |
| University of Mass Med School Worcester, MA | General | $60,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Hoover Foundation Columbus, OH | General | $50,000 |
| Sunapee Riverwalk Sunapee, NH | General | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,218,858 | $12,724,525 | $1,518,462 | $1,366,000 | 39 | $1,372,300 | $1,244,291 | $2,001,433 |
| 2023 | $43,002,743 | $16,103,740 | $1,052,314 | $1,008,000 | 31 | $1,010,640 | $11,088,500 | $1,365,907 |
| 2022 | $27,959,178 | $7,076,047 | $856,528 | $847,000 | 30 | $847,000 | $2,120,419 | $1,117,360 |
| 2021 | $21,739,659 | $12,057,994 | $461,680 | $396,698 | 13 | $396,698 | $103,636 | $735,172 |
| 2020 | $10,139,845 | $3,561,964 | $317,556 | $300,000 | 12 | — | $2,429,730 | $404,665 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HJD Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Newman School describes its work as preparing students for university, college studies, and life; Team Impact says it matches children facing serious and chronic illnesses with college athletic teams; and the Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust says it works to preserve the rural character of its region through land conservation and stewardship. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $1,366,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $90,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $90,000 to Harlem Children’s Zone, $80,000 each to Judicial Watch Inc Operating Act and The Newman School, and $70,000 to UMass Memorial Health Care Inc. Other examples include $46,000 to Team Impact Inc, $42,500 to Yankee Institute for Public Policy, and $40,000 to Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert W D’Alelio and Sara J D’Alelio as trustees.
HJD Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert W. D'alelio
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara J. D'alelio
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 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 HJD Foundation
How much does HJD Foundation give each year?
HJD Foundation gave $1.4M across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 31 grants.
What is HJD Foundation's typical grant size?
HJD Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $35,026, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from HJD Foundation that year got $33K on average.
Where does HJD Foundation give grants?
HJD Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (18%) and New Hampshire (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), New London, NH (3 grants) and Norwalk, CT (3 grants).
Does HJD Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of HJD Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are HJD Foundation's largest grantees?
HJD Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Harlem Childrens Zone ($90,000), Judicial Watch Inc Operating Act ($80,000) and The Newman School ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is HJD Foundation?
HJD Foundation reported $54.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does HJD Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from HJD Foundation?
The foundation 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 HJD Foundation's EIN?
HJD Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3683194. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does HJD 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). HJD Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hjd-foundation-morg_84ecc1e4631a41cfa81e0d25dbb3eedd
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