Eversource Energy Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Eversource Energy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.1 million in 606 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $700,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.1 million
- Number of grants606
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$12.5 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.0 million the year before.
71% of its 2024 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 | $6.0 million | 561 | $18.1 million |
| 2024 | $7.1 million | 606 | $12.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Apply Online PO Box 270, Hartford, CT 06141-0270 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 665-3306 |
| What to submit | The online portal at https://www.eversource.com/content/residential/about/community/supporting-th e-community/eversource-energy-foundation. An online submission to the foundation. Please note that hayley dunn, is the lead individual of the community relations team that is responsible for the initial review of online applications. |
| Deadlines | Requests submitted after november 15 will be reviewed and considered for funding the following year. |
| Restrictions | Please see the company's website portal at https://www.eversource.com/content/wma/residential/about/community/supportin g-the-community/charitable-contributions-volunteerism |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Eversource Energy Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 241 | $2.9 million |
| Connecticut | 248 | $2.6 million |
| New Hampshire | 111 | $619,350 |
| New York | 3 | $20,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $2,750 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Children's Hospital (Ma) | Support for the 2024 walk for boston | $700,000 |
| Eversource Foundation Matching Gifts | Support for ee foundation | $624,818 |
| Mass General Hospital (Ma) | Support for the aspire awards event and the hospit | $350,000 |
| Hartford Marathon Foundation (CT) | Title sponsorship for eversource hartford marathon | $304,594 |
| United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley (Ma) | United way of massachusetts bay | $300,000 |
| United Way of Central and Northeastern CT (CT) | United way of central & northeastern ct | $260,000 |
| Granite United Way (NH) | Granite united way | $175,000 |
| Salvation Army Gnef (Ma) | Good neighbor energy fund 2023-2024 pledge contrib | $120,000 |
| Easterseals NH (NH) | Support for the annual easterseals eversource walk | $110,000 |
| Operation Fuel (CT) | Support for operation fuels primary goal to provid | $110,000 |
| Camp Harborview (Ma) | Support for the programs and services - annual don | $100,000 |
| Camp Harborview (Ma) | Support for the programs and services - annual don | $100,000 |
| United Way of Pioneer Valley (Ma) | United way of pioneer valley | $85,000 |
| United Way of Western Connecticut (CT) | United way of coastal and western ct | $74,500 |
| Neighbor Helping Neighbor - NH Fuel Funds (NH) | 2024 fiscal budget to support the utility grants r | $65,000 |
| Dollars for Doers | Support for local charities | $64,100 |
| United Way of Cape and Islands (Ma) | United way the and cape and islands | $62,000 |
| Girls With Impact (CT) | Support for the youth girls with impact scholarshi | $60,000 |
| United Way of Greater Waterbury (CT) | United way of greater waterbury - daniel a. Davis | $55,000 |
| Camp Harborview (Ma) | Support for the programs and services - annual don | $50,000 |
| Clergy Trust (Ma) | Support for the annual priesthood clergy awards an | $50,000 |
| Special Olympics CT (CT) | Support for the annual special olympics winter gam | $50,000 |
| Whittier Street Health Center (Ma) | Support for the healthcare programs, services and | $50,000 |
| United Way of Tri County (Ma) | United way of tr-county framingham | $48,000 |
| Coastal Fairfield United Way (CT) | United way of coastal & western ct | $45,000 |
| United Way of Central Ma (Ma) | United way of central mass | $42,500 |
| CT Main Street (CT) | Support for the ct main street initiatives | $42,000 |
| Merit Scholarships | Support for local charities | $41,910 |
| United Way of New Bedford (Ma) | United way of greater new bedford inc | $40,000 |
| Business and Industry Foundation of Middlesex County (CT) | Support the educational programs at the chamber | $35,000 |
| Governors Prevention Partnership (CT) | Support for the teen drug prevention programs and | $35,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southwest New England (CT) | Support for junior achievement overall operations | $35,000 |
| Plymouth County United Way (Ma) | United way of greater plymouth county | $35,000 |
| Special Olympics NH (NH) | Support for the special olympic games nh 2024 | $35,000 |
| Middlesex United Way (CT) | Middlesex united way inc. | $32,000 |
| American Red Cross (CT) | Support for the red cross programs and services | $30,000 |
| Hampshire County United Way (Ma) | United way of the franklin & hampshire region | $28,000 |
| United Way of Southeastern CT (CT) | United way of southeasten ct inc. | $27,000 |
| 3POINT Foundation (Ma) | Support for the community services and programs | $25,000 |
| CT Invention Convention (CT) | Support for the ct invention convention judging 20 | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph R Nolan Jr
- Theresa Hopkins-Staten
- John M Moreira
- Florence J Iacono
- Cheri M Sullivan
- James W Hunt III
- Gregory B Butler
- Paul Chodak III
- Penelope M Conner
- Christine M Carmody - Through 1824
- Susan Sgroi - Starting 182024
Questions people ask
Does Eversource Energy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests submitted after november 15 will be reviewed and considered for funding the following year..
How much does Eversource Energy Foundation Inc give?
$7.1 million in tax year 2024, across 606 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Eversource Energy Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph R Nolan Jr (Chairman and Director), Theresa Hopkins-Staten (President), John M Moreira (Treasurer) and Florence J Iacono (Secretary) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Eversource Energy Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and youth programs.