The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc
The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rochester, New York. Its 2021 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc gave $8.3M across 29 grants in 2021 (avg $287K), top state Rhode Island. 43% of 2021 grantees were new. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $8,319,936
- +2325.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 29
- -25.6% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $286,894
- +3162.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $48,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (12 of 28, 2021)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (39% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2021 filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Because that filing is marked as final, this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1300 Clinton Square Attn C Sacke, Rochester, NY 14604
Phone: (585) 263-1273
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Vanguard Charitable Endowment ($3.3M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $8.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 110 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant dollars were reported by recipient state as follows: Rhode Island, 39%; California, 20%; Minnesota, 20%; New York, 19%; and New Hampshire, 1%. These figures describe recipient locations, not a stated geographic policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2021
In 2021, 12 of 28 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $587K; repeat grants $80K. How we count
Medians: $48K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 54% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $303K (2019) to $8.3M (2021). In 2021 it made 29 grants totaling $8.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA | Constance H. Mills Donor Advised Fund | $1,679,684 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN | David D. & Patricia H. Murphy Family Fund | $1,679,684 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Warwick, RI | The Fieldstone Fund | $1,679,684 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Warwick, RI | Welling Family Fund | $1,579,684 |
| Wells College Aurora, NY | General Support | $405,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church Rochester, NY | General Support | $400,100 |
| Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School Rochester, NY | General Support | $160,000 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester Rochester, NY | General Support | $160,000 |
| Paul Smith's College Paul Smiths, NY | General Support | $79,000 |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | General Support | $69,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $2,495,567 | $8,402,793 | $8,319,936 | 29 | $8,346,164 | $2,471,883 | $265,311 |
| 2020 | $5,907,233 | $221,234 | $371,916 | $343,000 | 39 | — | $201,573 | $336,806 |
| 2019 | $6,057,915 | $250,847 | $342,522 | $303,400 | 42 | — | $231,300 | $329,259 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $265K for 2021 — 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 2021 grants included gifts to donor-advised funds and general support for colleges, a church, community organizations, a museum, and a health foundation.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Wells College says it educates students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely. United Way of Greater Rochester says it works to unite community resources so everyone can thrive and supports human-service organizations and community initiatives. The Rochester Museum & Science Center describes its mission as inspiring curiosity and engagement across history, science, culture, and the natural world. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $8,319,936. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $1,679,684, with a median of $48,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $1,679,684 each to Schwab Charitable Fund, for the Constance H. Mills Donor Advised Fund, and The Minneapolis Foundation, for the David D. & Patricia H. Murphy Family Fund; and $1,679,684 to Vanguard Charitable Endowment, for The Fieldstone Fund. Vanguard Charitable Endowment also received $1,579,684 for the Welling Family Fund. Other grants included $405,000 to Wells College, $400,100 to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, $160,000 each to Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School and United Way of Greater Rochester, and $79,000 to Paul Smith’s College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Jeanne B. Hutchins as president and director until August 2021. Katharine H. Welling was listed as director, vice president, and president effective October 2021; Patricia H. Murphy as director and vice president effective October 2021; Virginia H. Valkenburgh as director and treasurer; Constance H. Mills as director; and Roger R. Valkenburgh as secretary.
The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc is led by Jeanne B. Hutchins, President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jeanne B. Hutchins
President & Director
President, Treasurer & Director → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katharine H. Welling
Director, Vice President & President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2020
Director & Vice President → Director, Vice President & President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Constance H. Mills
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia H. Murphy
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia H. Valkenburgh
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger R. Valkenburgh
Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Hutchins Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc gave $8.3M across 29 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $343K across 39 grants.
What is The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2021 was $48,000, and its average grant was $286,894, across 29 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc that year got $587K on average.
Where does The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc's top state is Rhode Island, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (20%) and Minnesota (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (11 grants), Warwick, RI (2 grants) and Hanover, NH (2 grants).
Does The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 79% of The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc's largest 2021 grantees include Vanguard Charitable Endowment ($3,259,368 across 2 grants), Schwab Charitable Fund ($1,679,684) and The Minneapolis Foundation ($1,679,684), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included gifts to donor-advised funds and general support for colleges, a church, community organizations, a museum, and a health foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc?
The 2021 filing states that the foundation made 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 ↑
How much is The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $265K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1520006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Does The Hutchins Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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