Halvorsen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Halvorsen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $34.5 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $20.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$34.5 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$20.0 million
- Assets$365 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $20.9 million the year before.
58% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $14.6 million | 24 | $266 million |
| 2023 | $20.9 million | 18 | $322 million |
| 2024 | $34.5 million | 33 | $365 million |
How to apply
Halvorsen Family 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.
What Halvorsen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California. It also paid $36,270 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $20.1 million |
| New York | 8 | $6.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $5.3 million |
| Vermont | 7 | $1.5 million |
| Utah | 1 | $500,000 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $96,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $50,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford Medical Development | Educational support | $20.0 million |
| Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute | Artistic initiatives | $5.1 million |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Medical support | $5.0 million |
| Green Mountain Valley School | Educational support | $1.5 million |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | Medical support | $1.0 million |
| US Ski & Snowboard | Athletic opportunities | $500,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Wildlife conservation | $350,000 |
| The Rockefeller University | Educational support | $275,000 |
| Williams College | Educational support | $200,000 |
| Stanford University | Educational support | $100,000 |
| Teachers College Columbia University | Educational support | $100,000 |
| New England Nordic Ski Association | Athletic opportunities | $50,000 |
| The Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc | Medical support | $50,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | Artistic initiatives | $50,000 |
| Norwegian-America Association | General support | $26,464 |
| National Audubon Society Connecticut | Environmental support | $25,000 |
| Darien Police Association | Community support | $20,000 |
| The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | Educational support | $15,000 |
| Stowe Volunteer Firefighters Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Stowe Land Trust | Environmental support | $10,000 |
| Darien Community Association | Community support | $10,000 |
| Darien Emergency Medical Services - Post 53 | Medical support | $10,000 |
| Darien Library Inc | Library support | $10,000 |
| National Nordic Foundation | Athletic opportunities | $10,000 |
| Stowe Rescue Squad Inc | Medical support | $10,000 |
| Teach for America | Educational support | $10,000 |
| Westport River Watershed Alliance | Environmental initiatives | $10,000 |
| Aktiv Mot Kreft | Medical support | $9,806 |
| Darien Nature Center | Environmental support | $5,000 |
| Catamount Trail Association | Athletic opportunities | $2,000 |
| Stowe Swimmers Foundation | Athletic opportunities | $2,000 |
| The Friends of Stowe Library | Educational support | $1,000 |
| Autism Services & Resources Connecticut | Medical support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ole Andreas Halvorsen
- Diane K Halvorsen
Questions people ask
Does Halvorsen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Halvorsen Family Foundation give?
$34.5 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Halvorsen Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ole Andreas Halvorsen (Trustee) and Diane K Halvorsen (Trustee).
What does Halvorsen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.