The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin
The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin is a private foundation based in Hartford, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, including arts organizations and a university.
The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin at a glance
In short: The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin gave $236K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Connecticut. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $235,750
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,839
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $4,595,204
- -3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (67% 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 Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin
- How to Apply
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Submit a written request to Coleman H Casey, Trustee. The foundation considers applications on a rolling basis in the order received. Eligible applicants must be organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code and qualifying as public charities under section 509(a).
- Review Cycle
- Applications are considered on a rolling basis in the order received.
- Deadline
- Applications are considered on a rolling basis in the order received.
- Contact
Application contact: Coleman H Casey Trustee
Mailing address: C/O Shipman Goodwin Llp 1 Consti, Hartford, CT 06103-1919
Phone: (860) 251-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lasell University ($75K). Together the top 10 received $232K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 80 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 32% to recipients in Massachusetts, and 1% to recipients in New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $204K (2021) to $276K (2023). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $236K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lasell University Newton, MA | Annual Gift | $75,000 |
| Wadsworth Antheneum Museum of Art Hartford, CT | Annual Gift | $65,000 |
| Hartford Symphony Orchestra Hartford, CT | Annual Gift | $33,500 |
| Concora New Britain, CT | Annual Gift | $15,000 |
| New Britain Museum of American Art New Britain, CT | New Exhibition of Work by | $10,000 |
| Musical Masterworks Old Lyme, CT | Annual Gift | $10,000 |
| The Mark Twain House & Museum Hartford, CT | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Real Art Ways Hartford, CT | Annual Gift | $5,000 |
| Bushnell Center for Performing Arts Hartford, CT | Annual Gift | $5,000 |
| Parma Music Festival North Hampton, NH | Annual Gift | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,595,204 | $163,318 | $331,206 | $235,750 | 14 | $299,296 | $131,408 | $312,896 |
| 2024 | $4,763,144 | $234,926 | $299,876 | $212,750 | 12 | $269,765 | $204,317 | $302,997 |
| 2023 | $4,828,155 | $239,427 | $356,975 | $275,500 | 15 | $329,218 | $211,670 | $280,192 |
| 2022 | $4,945,703 | $250,634 | $328,130 | $235,000 | 22 | $298,720 | $221,224 | $319,088 |
| 2021 | $5,023,199 | $131,054 | $275,726 | $203,500 | 17 | — | $109,316 | $294,254 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin reported a distributable amount of $313K 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 included support for a university, museums, music organizations, a performing arts center, a hospital, and Planned Parenthood of Southern New England.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. Lasell University says it immerses students in experiential and collaborative learning that fosters lifelong intellectual exploration and social responsibility. The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art says it is dedicated to advancing knowledge and inspiring people to experience and appreciate excellence in art and culture. The Hartford Symphony Orchestra says its mission is to enrich lives and community through great music.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $235,750. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $75,000, with a median of $7,500. Listed purposes included annual gifts, general purpose support, and funding for a new exhibition.
The largest reported grants were $75,000 to Lasell University, $65,000 to the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, and $33,500 to the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Other recipients included CONCORA ($15,000), the New Britain Museum of American Art ($10,000), Musical Masterworks ($10,000), and the Mark Twain House & Museum ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Coleman H Casey is listed as Trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin is led by Coleman H. Casey, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Coleman H. Casey
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin
How much does The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin give each year?
The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin gave $236K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $213K across 12 grants.
What is The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin's typical grant size?
The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $16,839, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin give grants?
The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin gives mostly in Connecticut: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (8 grants) and New Britain, CT (2 grants).
Does The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Annual Gift" (12 grants).
Who are The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin's largest grantees?
The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin's largest 2025 grantees include Lasell University ($75,000), Wadsworth Antheneum Museum of Art ($65,000) and Hartford Symphony Orchestra ($33,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin?
The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $299K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $313K (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 Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a university, museums, music organizations, a performing arts center, a hospital, and Planned Parenthood of Southern New England. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin?
Submit a written request to Coleman H Casey, Trustee. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin's EIN?
The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6284362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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