New Haven Green Fund Inc
To promote environmental quality and equity in the most environmentally distressed communities in the greater new haven area by providing grants and incentives to support initiatives that will reduce exposure to air, water, and land pollution and create a more sustainable future.
New Haven Green Fund Inc at a glance
In short: New Haven Green Fund Inc gave $60K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $59,966
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,496
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,750
- Total assets
- $1,523,115
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to New Haven Green Fund Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from New Haven Green Fund Inc
Who New Haven Green Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hunnebee Project ($10K). Together the top 8 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How New Haven Green Fund Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2022) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hunnebee Project New Haven, CT | — | $9,966 |
| Towers at Tower Lane New Haven, CT | — | $8,500 |
| Root Life LLC New Haven, CT | — | $8,000 |
| East Shore Health Dept Branford, CT | — | $8,000 |
| Gather New Haven New Haven, CT | — | $7,500 |
| Solar Youth New Haven, CT | — | $7,000 |
| Havens Harvest New Haven, CT | — | $6,000 |
| Coeea Fund Norwalk, CT | — | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,523,115 | $51,921 | $84,463 | $59,966 | 8 | $50,834 |
| 2023 | $1,468,948 | $40,839 | $74,036 | $51,100 | 6 | $39,509 |
| 2022 | $1,391,962 | $71,158 | $74,491 | $39,090 | 5 | $70,548 |
| 2021 | $1,647,794 | $68,382 | $70,029 | $50,180 | 6 | $66,490 |
| 2020 | $1,601,949 | $65,296 | $74,862 | $57,722 | 8 | $64,682 |
About New Haven Green Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
New Haven Green Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New Haven, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $51K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New Haven Green Fund Inc is led by Lynne Bonnett, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynne Bonnett
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Goode
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Danzig
Director
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annie Adams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marian Evans
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Wood
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shanti Madison
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamal Robinson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorena Venegas
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Huq
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Walker
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hoppenstedt
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alec Janis
Secretary
Grant Committee Chair → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Hannah Peragine (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rose Richi (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David Asbery (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Joseph Jolly (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Lianne Audette (2020) — Director
- Former: Ratan Koneru (2020) — Grant Committee Chair
- Former: Robert Sheiman (2020) — Director
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 New Haven Green Fund Inc
How much does New Haven Green Fund Inc give each year?
New Haven Green Fund Inc gave $60K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $51K across 6 grants.
What is New Haven Green Fund Inc's typical grant size?
New Haven Green Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,750, and its average grant was $7,496, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does New Haven Green Fund Inc give grants?
New Haven Green Fund Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Haven, CT (6 grants).
Who are New Haven Green Fund Inc's largest grantees?
New Haven Green Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hunnebee Project ($9,966), Towers at Tower Lane ($8,500) and Root Life LLC ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is New Haven Green Fund Inc?
New Haven Green Fund Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $52K.
What is New Haven Green Fund Inc?
New Haven Green Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New Haven, CT. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is New Haven Green Fund Inc's EIN?
New Haven Green Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3730695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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