The Hampshire Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hampshire Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$300,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $240,000 the year before.
57% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $240,000 | 6 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $240,000 | 4 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $300,000 | 7 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
The Hampshire Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2 | $160,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Inc | General operating | $100,000 |
| Routt County Foundation for Senior Citizens Inc | General operating | $100,000 |
| Denver Art Museum Inc | General operating & $5,000 | $60,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Smithsonian libraries and | $25,000 |
| American Antiquarian Society | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Grolier Club | General operating | $5,000 |
| Caxton Club | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Taylor C Kirkpatrick
- Timothy B Kirkpatrick
- David F Kirkpatrick
Questions people ask
Does The Hampshire Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hampshire Foundation give?
$300,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Hampshire Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Taylor C Kirkpatrick (President), Timothy B Kirkpatrick (Vice-President) and David F Kirkpatrick (Treasurer).