John and Kelly Hartman Foundation
The John and Kelly Hartman Foundation is a private foundation based in West Hartford, Connecticut. Its 2026 filing reports 31 grants totaling $549,000 to organizations in several states.
John and Kelly Hartman Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Kelly Hartman Foundation gave $549K across 31 grants in 2026 (avg $18K), mostly in California. 26% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $549,000
- +33.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 31
- -13.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $17,710
- +55.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $8,885,968
- -2.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (8 of 31, 2026)
- Primary geography
- California (54% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John and Kelly Hartman Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing lists a letter as the application material and names Paul L. Bourdeau, Esq. as the contact. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul L Bourdeau Esq Cummings Lockwo
Mailing address: 75 Isham Road Suite 400, W Hartford, CT 06107
Phone: (860) 313-4930
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Kelly Hartman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Silicon Valley Community Foundation Bulgarian Entrepreneurship Center ($295K). Together the top 10 received $528K.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 159 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in West Hartford, Connecticut. Its 2026 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in California (54%) and Connecticut (32%), followed by Florida (5%), North Carolina (4%), and Montana (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John and Kelly Hartman Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 8 of 31 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 68% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 49% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 97% 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 (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $369K (2023) to $638K (2022). In 2026 it made 31 grants totaling $549K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation Bulgarian Entrepreneurship Center Mountain View, CA | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $295,000 |
| Hartford Stage Company Inc Hartford, CT | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $102,500 |
| Theaterworks Inc Hartford, CT | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $40,000 |
| Riverside Theatreinc Vero Beach, FL | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $27,500 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| American Prairie Foundation Lewstown, MT | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Positive Connectivion Initiative Inc Bedford, NY | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Capital Classics Inc West Hartford, CT | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $7,500 |
| The Mark Twain House & Museum Hartford, CT | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $7,500 |
| The Bridge Family Center Inc West Hartford, CT | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,885,968 | $472,486 | $713,878 | $549,000 | 31 | $549,050 | $324,212 | $564,301 |
| 2025 | $9,127,387 | $776,779 | $551,370 | $411,035 | 36 | $411,085 | $638,096 | $515,908 |
| 2024 | $8,901,978 | $318,310 | $599,238 | $466,050 | 30 | $466,899 | $186,909 | $492,555 |
| 2023 | $9,182,906 | $393,060 | $515,888 | $368,500 | 27 | $368,500 | $258,552 | $499,501 |
| 2022 | $9,305,734 | $628,486 | $799,493 | $637,500 | 35 | $637,500 | $450,679 | $599,645 |
| 2021 | $9,476,741 | $115,702 | $691,522 | $524,375 | 28 | — | $1,922 | $570,817 |
| 2020 | $10,052,561 | $897,890 | $593,960 | $440,425 | 39 | — | $744,355 | $550,355 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Kelly Hartman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $564K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for performing arts organizations, a nature-conservation organization, and community-service organizations. Hartford Stage describes its mission as creating theatrical programming intended to enlighten, entertain, and educate; American Prairie Foundation says it aims to create a large nature reserve in the contiguous United States. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $549,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $295,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included $295,000 to Silicon Valley Community Foundation Bulgarian Entrepreneurship Center, $102,500 to Hartford Stage Company, $40,000 to TheaterWorks, $27,500 to Riverside Theatre, and $20,000 to Duke University.
Among other 2026 recipients, Hartford Stage says it creates theatrical programming with a transformative impact on audiences and community. TheaterWorks describes its work as contemporary theater that celebrates new voices and invites meaningful conversations. Riverside Theatre says it provides theater arts and education opportunities for adults and children. The John’s Island Community Service League says it raises funds for charitable organizations addressing health, education, and human-services needs affecting women, children, and families in Indian River County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Larry Biehl and Paul L. Bourdeau as trustees.
John and Kelly Hartman Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Larry Biehl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul L. Bourdeau
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 John and Kelly Hartman Foundation
How much does John and Kelly Hartman Foundation give each year?
John and Kelly Hartman Foundation gave $549K across 31 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $411K across 36 grants.
What is John and Kelly Hartman Foundation's typical grant size?
John and Kelly Hartman Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $17,710, across 31 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Kelly Hartman Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does John and Kelly Hartman Foundation give grants?
John and Kelly Hartman Foundation gives mostly in California: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (32%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (10 grants), West Hartford, CT (5 grants) and Vero Beach, FL (2 grants).
Who are John and Kelly Hartman Foundation's largest grantees?
John and Kelly Hartman Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Silicon Valley Community Foundation Bulgarian Entrepreneurship Center ($295,000), Hartford Stage Company Inc ($102,500) and Theaterworks Inc ($40,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is John and Kelly Hartman Foundation?
John and Kelly Hartman Foundation reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $549K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $564K (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 John and Kelly Hartman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for performing arts organizations, a nature-conservation organization, and community-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Kelly Hartman Foundation?
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists a letter as the application material and names Paul L. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John and Kelly Hartman Foundation's EIN?
John and Kelly Hartman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3139258. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). John and Kelly Hartman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-and-kelly-hartman-foundation-morg_9bacdd823b714b82b7ef75c08716a44c
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