H A Vance Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
H A Vance Foundation Inc is a private foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $480,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 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$480,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$14.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $440,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $440,000 | 8 | $10.9 million |
| 2024 | $440,000 | 9 | $12.9 million |
| 2025 | $480,000 | 9 | $14.4 million |
How to apply
H A Vance Foundation Inc 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.
What H A Vance Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 8 | $430,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Readyct | Support of public service pathway at bulkeley high school | $100,000 |
| Connecticut Rise Network | Expansion of post-secondary planning at hartford high schools | $75,000 |
| Hartford Promise | Support reaching back program | $70,000 |
| Achievement First | Operating expenses of achievement first hartford high school | $65,000 |
| Third Sector New England | Operating expenses of school + state finance project | $50,000 |
| Hartford Youth Scholars | Support of beyond the books enrichment program | $40,000 |
| Teach for America - Connecticut | For programs to strengthen hartford teacher pipeline | $35,000 |
| Educators for Excellence | Operating support of hartford teachers | $25,000 |
| Achievement First | Support of ai pilot at achievement first hartford middle school | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- H Alex Vance Jr
- Coleman H Casey Esq
- Nancy C Rion
- Patricia D Vance
- Joseph Pace
- Carolyn A Paldino
- Mary S Martin
Questions people ask
Does H A Vance Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does H A Vance Foundation Inc give?
$480,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs H A Vance Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists H Alex Vance Jr (President), Coleman H Casey Esq (Secretary & Treasurer), Nancy C Rion (Director) and Patricia D Vance (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does H A Vance Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.