
HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING
HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING
HARTFORD, CT, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
06-0699252
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING
HARTFORD, CT, US
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501(c)(3)
•
EIN
06-0699252
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking primarily in Connecticut, with additional funding in New York and Massachusetts. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING, ESTABLISHED IN 1925, IS THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE 29 TOWNS IN THE HARTFORD REGION. ITS MISSION IS PUTTING PHILANTHROPY INTO ACTION TO CREATE LASTING SOLUTIONS THAT RESULT IN VIBRANT COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE GREATER HARTFORD REGION. THE FOUNDATION SERVES APPROXIMATELY 775,000 RESIDENTS, HUNDREDS OF NONPROFITS AND A NETWORK OF PHILANTHROPISTS WITH MORE THAN 1500 FUNDS. IT BRINGS TOGETHER THE PEOPLE, KNOWLEDGE, INVESTMENTS AND PASSION TO MAKE THE REGION A MORE INCLUSIVE AND POSITIVE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND RAISE A FAMILY.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE VILLAGE FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN
$11.5M
3%
CAPITAL WORKFORCE PARTNERS INC
$7.6M
2%

COMPASS YOUTH COLLABORATIVE
$7.4M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
613
Median 1st year grant
$14K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING?
No. HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING give?
HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING make each year?
In 2024, HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING awarded about 610 grants, totaling nearly $51.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING fund recently?
In 2024, HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING awarded grants to about 1,290 grantees. Recent grantees include THE VILLAGE FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN, CAPITAL WORKFORCE PARTNERS INC, and COMPASS YOUTH COLLABORATIVE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING?
HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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