Springriver Private Foundation Trust
Springriver Private Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Farmington, Connecticut. Created in 2014, it says its purpose is to “enable transformative experiences,” with a focus on educating people about the natural world and environmental concerns.
Springriver Private Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Springriver Private Foundation Trust gave $116K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Connecticut. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $116,000
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,545
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,040,570
- +28.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (45% 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 Springriver Private Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds, according to its 2024 filing. Its website also describes an application process for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations: applicants may use the online form, download the foundation’s form, or submit a proposal in their own format containing the requested information. Website guidelines say new applicants may request no more than $2,500; proposals should describe the project or program and its objectives, and a grant report is required at project completion and before any new application. The website says it does not consider requests for advocacy, canvassing, or similar activities.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists October 15 as the application deadline, with awards made by December for the following calendar year. Grant reports are also due no later than October 15.
- Deadline
- The website lists October 15 as the application deadline, with awards made by December for the following calendar year.
- Contact
Mailing address: 314 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032
Phone: (860) 677-9188
Website: https://springriverpft.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Springriver Private Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lafayette College ($20K). Together the top 10 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it primarily supports organizations based in New England and gives preference to New England organizations. In 2024, 45% of grant dollars went to Connecticut recipients, 33% to Vermont, 17% to Pennsylvania, and 4% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Springriver Private Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2019) to $116K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette College Easton, PA | General Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum Mystic, CT | General Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| The Connecticut Audubon Society Fairfield, CT | General Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| Vermont Institute of Natural Science (Vins) Quechee, VT | General Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| The Woodstock Foundation Inc Woodstock, VT | General Charitable Support | $11,000 |
| Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Wallingford, CT | General Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Shelburne Farms Shelburne, VT | General Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Camp Hazen YMCA Chester, CT | General Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Zoo New England Boston, MA | General Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium St Johnsbury, VT | General Charitable Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,040,570 | $825,865 | $147,140 | $116,000 | 11 | $119,315 | $198,348 | $113,053 |
| 2023 | $2,361,845 | $223,519 | $145,808 | $114,000 | 11 | $117,459 | $197,170 | $105,269 |
| 2022 | $2,284,134 | $692,498 | $155,133 | $114,100 | 13 | $126,558 | $168,300 | $93,544 |
| 2021 | $1,746,769 | $396,251 | $125,535 | $88,000 | 12 | $99,830 | $195,199 | $79,861 |
| 2020 | $1,617,721 | $98,284 | $112,963 | $91,000 | 12 | — | $78,286 | $74,133 |
| 2019 | $1,632,400 | $647,982 | $79,308 | $57,000 | 11 | — | $152,499 | $73,298 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Springriver Private Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $113K 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
The foundation describes its mission as enabling transformative experiences and says its focus remains on educating people about the natural world and environmental concerns. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions: for example, Mystic Seaport Museum says it seeks to inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience; the Vermont Institute of Natural Science received support for outreach, field trips, and school programs; and the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium says it aims to inspire wonder, curiosity, and responsibility for the natural world. Other 2024 grantees include Lafayette College, whose stated mission emphasizes undergraduate education, and Shelburne Farms, which says it works to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 11 grants totaling $116,000 in 2024. The grants ranged from $2,500 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000. Its 2023 filing reported 11 grants totaling $114,000. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 11 grants totaling $116,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $20,000 each to Lafayette College and Mystic Seaport Museum, $15,000 each to the Connecticut Audubon Society and the Vermont Institute of Natural Science, and $11,000 to the Woodstock Foundation. Other recipients included Gaylord Specialty Healthcare ($10,000), Shelburne Farms ($10,000), Camp Hazen YMCA ($5,000), Zoo New England ($5,000), Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium ($2,500), and the University of New Haven ($2,500). The filing describes all 11 grants as general charitable support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
L Hanaway is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Springriver Private Foundation Trust is led by L. Hanaway, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
L. Hanaway
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Springriver Private Foundation Trust
How much does Springriver Private Foundation Trust give each year?
Springriver Private Foundation Trust gave $116K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $114K across 11 grants.
What is Springriver Private Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Springriver Private Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,545, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Springriver Private Foundation Trust that year got $3K on average.
Where does Springriver Private Foundation Trust give grants?
Springriver Private Foundation Trust's top state is Connecticut, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Vermont (33%) and Pennsylvania (17%).
Does Springriver Private Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Springriver Private Foundation Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Springriver Private Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Springriver Private Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Lafayette College ($20,000), Mystic Seaport Museum ($20,000) and The Connecticut Audubon Society ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Springriver Private Foundation Trust?
Springriver Private Foundation Trust reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Springriver Private Foundation Trust fund?
The foundation describes its mission as enabling transformative experiences and says its focus remains on educating people about the natural world and environmental concerns. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Springriver Private Foundation Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds, according to its 2024 filing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Springriver Private Foundation Trust's EIN?
Springriver Private Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1760399. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Springriver Private Foundation Trust 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Springriver Private Foundation Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/springriver-private-foundation-trust-morg_d7c9a91a65004ec59b2005b5abccd36d
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