S & H Foundation Inc
S & H Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Essex, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Connecticut and California.
S & H Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: S & H Foundation Inc gave $33K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,050
- +68.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,305
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $638,115
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to S & H Foundation Inc
- 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. The filing lists “SH FOUNDATION INC” as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Sh Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 11 Hilltop Avenue, Essex, CT 06426
Phone: (860) 767-8161
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who S & H Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Middlesex ($15K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut and 11% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How S & H Foundation Inc gives
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $33K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Middlesex Middletown, CT | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Kiva San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $3,750 |
| Essex Ambulance Association Ivoryton, CT | Unrestricted | $2,800 |
| Essex Rotary Foundation Essex, CT | Unrestrictred | $2,500 |
| Community Music School Centerbrook, CT | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Essex Winter Series Concerts Essex, CT | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Sister Cities Essex Haiti Essex, CT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Essex Foundation Inc Essex, CT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Connecticut River Museum Essex, CT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Essex Library Assocation Essex, CT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $638,115 | $54,580 | $38,787 | $33,050 | 10 | $33,050 | $12,536 | $30,287 |
| 2023 | $562,404 | $124,339 | $23,949 | $19,600 | 5 | $19,600 | $11,330 | $25,428 |
| 2022 | $450,837 | $421,499 | $5,062 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | $562 | $1,092 |
| 2021 | $34,400 | $35,000 | $600 | — | — | — | — | $369 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, S & H Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $30K 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 involved in local emergency ambulance service, community needs, microfinance, music, concerts, cultural exchange, a museum, and a library. Essex Ambulance Association describes its mission as providing local emergency ambulance service. Essex Foundation says it administers funds to help meet Essex residents’ medical, educational, social welfare, and cultural needs, directly and by assisting institutions organized to fulfill those needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $33,050 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. Notable recipients included Community Foundation of Middlesex ($15,000), Kiva ($3,750), Essex Ambulance Association ($2,800), Essex Rotary Foundation ($2,500), Community Music School ($2,500), and Essex Winter Series Concerts ($2,500). The remaining listed grants were $1,000 each to Sister Cities Essex Haiti, Essex Foundation Inc, Connecticut River Museum, and Essex Library Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Herbert Clark III as secretary and Tryon Clark as vice-president.
S & H Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Herbert Clark III
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tryon Clark
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sharon Clark (2021–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 S & H Foundation Inc
How much does S & H Foundation Inc give each year?
S & H Foundation Inc gave $33K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 5 grants.
What is S & H Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
S & H Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,305, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does S & H Foundation Inc give grants?
S & H Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Essex, CT (6 grants).
Does S & H Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of S & H Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are S & H Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
S & H Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of Middlesex ($15,000), Kiva ($3,750) and Essex Ambulance Association ($2,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is S & H Foundation Inc?
S & H Foundation Inc reported $638K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does S & H Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations involved in local emergency ambulance service, community needs, microfinance, music, concerts, cultural exchange, a museum, and a library. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from S & H Foundation Inc?
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 S & H Foundation Inc's EIN?
S & H Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2247212. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does S & H Foundation Inc 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 2021–2024
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