NHSO Foundation Inc
The NHSO Foundation, inc. Was organized for the purpose of establishing an endowment fund for the benefit of the new haven symphony orchestra, inc. And for overseeing the management of the fund.
NHSO Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: NHSO Foundation Inc gave $60K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $60K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,364
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,364
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $60,364
- Total assets
- $1,254,360
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who NHSO Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Haven Symphony Orchestra ($60K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How NHSO Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2022) to $63K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven Symphony Orchestra New Haven, CT | Unrestricted | $60,364 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,254,360 | $15,375 | $76,102 | $60,364 | 1 | $15,375 |
| 2024 | $1,207,214 | $46,848 | $81,164 | $59,554 | 1 | $46,848 |
| 2023 | $1,161,173 | $31,137 | $84,134 | $62,737 | 1 | $31,137 |
| 2022 | $1,203,594 | $89,389 | $76,374 | $58,890 | 1 | $39,389 |
| 2021 | $1,354,234 | $86,759 | $81,789 | — | — | $86,759 |
About NHSO Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
NHSO Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New Haven, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $60K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
NHSO Foundation Inc is led by Thomas Beirne, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Beirne
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Churchwell
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Dunleavey
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Stein
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Hermes
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zanaiya Leon
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lakisha Jordan
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Andoh
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Samuel K. Andoh (2021–2022) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 NHSO Foundation Inc
How much does NHSO Foundation Inc give each year?
NHSO Foundation Inc gave $60K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $60K across 1 grant.
How large is NHSO Foundation Inc?
NHSO Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15K.
What is NHSO Foundation Inc?
NHSO Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New Haven, CT. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does NHSO Foundation Inc operate?
NHSO Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is NHSO Foundation Inc's EIN?
NHSO Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1317805. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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