Twenty-Seven Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in East Hartford, Connecticut. Established in 2008, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable entity and maintains significant assets to support philanthropic initiatives across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$39.4M
-1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.7M
-12.0% YoY
Grant Count
28
+7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$95K
-18.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus in available documentation. However, grant-making activities indicate support across Education, Philanthropy and Voluntarism, and Human Services, with primary geographic concentration in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Indiana.
Grantmaking
The foundation actively awards grants and appears open to new applicants.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states including California, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Specific cities funded include Chicago, Columbus, Pasadena, Bridgeport, Hartford, and New Haven.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $39,361,301–$40,042,030
- Total revenues: $1,797,971–$2,130,061
- Total expenses: $2,934,510–$3,274,754
- Total liabilities: $0
The foundation maintains a strong financial position with assets exceeding $39 million and operates with no outstanding liabilities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $39,361,301 | $40,042,030 | $41,489,192 |
| Revenue | $2,130,061 | $1,797,971 | $1,412,882 |
| Expenses | $2,934,510 | $3,274,754 | $3,403,147 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,670,000 | $3,035,000 | $3,085,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,865,551 | $1,558,217 | $1,094,735 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,029,068 | $2,709,712 | $2,779,126 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by three trustees:
- D Travis Engen
- Anne E Engen
- Leigh E Engen
All trustees serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| D Travis Engen | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Anne E Engen | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Leigh E Engen | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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