The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins
The A James Bach and Vona Hopkins is a private foundation based in New Canaan, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Connecticut.
The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins at a glance
In short: The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins gave $89K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Connecticut. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $89,000
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,967
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,254,619
- +1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 129 Oenoke Lane, New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: (516) 483-5800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Canaan Historical Society ($25K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 120 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut. Recipients in New York received 7%, those in Iowa 6%, those in Pennsylvania 2%, and those in Washington, DC 1%. The listed Connecticut recipients include organizations in New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, and Wallingford.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 30 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $833; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2020) to $89K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Canaan Historical Society New Canaan, CT | General | $25,000 |
| Columbia College New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Cornell College Mount Vernon, IA | General | $5,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital New Canaan, CT | General | $5,000 |
| Stamford Hospital Stamford, CT | General | $5,000 |
| Waveny Care Center New Canaan, CT | General | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Library New Canaan, CT | General | $3,000 |
| Get About Inc New Canaan, CT | General | $2,500 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation New Canaan, CT | General | $2,500 |
| New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance New Canaan, CT | General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,254,619 | $113,779 | $96,458 | $89,000 | 30 | $91,769 | $107,266 | $105,123 |
| 2024 | $1,237,212 | $138,469 | $89,255 | $85,000 | 27 | $87,078 | $132,645 | $88,939 |
| 2023 | $1,188,119 | $115,420 | $89,604 | $81,000 | 25 | $83,233 | $105,402 | $87,760 |
| 2022 | $1,161,776 | $221,861 | $82,875 | $75,500 | 20 | $77,553 | $212,892 | $86,611 |
| 2021 | $1,019,340 | $141,377 | $79,379 | $68,600 | 18 | — | $128,947 | $73,762 |
| 2020 | $952,176 | $89,950 | $64,550 | $64,500 | 20 | — | $86,303 | $68,151 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Cornell College describes its mission as fostering intellectual curiosity, creativity, moral courage, and engaged citizenship. Waveny Care Center says it provides person-centered care and resources for older adults and their families; Staying Put in New Canaan describes services and social connections that help older residents live at home and remain engaged in the community.
Other 2025 recipients include the New Canaan Community Foundation, which says it addresses local needs through leadership, grants, and support for charitable giving; the Norwalk Community College Foundation, which raises and administers funds for college programs and scholarships; Schoolhouse Apartments, which describes its work as providing 41 units of low-income elderly housing; and Connecticut Foodshare, which says it responds to hunger by mobilizing community partners, volunteers, and supporters.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $89,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $2,000. Its largest reported grant was $25,000 to the New Canaan Historical Society. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Columbia College, Cornell College, Norwalk Hospital, Stamford Hospital, and Waveny Care Center; and $3,000 to the New Canaan Library.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists A James Bach and Meredith Bach as directors.
The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
A. James Bach
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Meredith Bach
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins
How much does The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins give each year?
The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins gave $89K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 27 grants.
What is The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins's typical grant size?
The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,967, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins that year got $833 on average.
Where does The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins give grants?
The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins gives mostly in Connecticut: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (7%) and Iowa (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Canaan, CT (21 grants) and Stamford, CT (2 grants).
Does The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins's largest grantees?
The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins's largest 2025 grantees include New Canaan Historical Society ($25,000), Columbia College ($5,000) and Cornell College ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins?
The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (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 The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Cornell College describes its mission as fostering intellectual curiosity, creativity, moral courage, and engaged citizenship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins?
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 The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins's EIN?
The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1594277. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The a James Bach and Vona Hopkins 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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