Hatfield Fund
Preselected recipients only
Hatfield Fund is a private foundation in Fairfield, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $21,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $5,000. 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$21,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$180,833
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $15,600 the year before.
45% 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 | $15,600 | 26 | $194,195 |
| 2024 | $21,000 | 20 | $180,833 |
How to apply
Hatfield Fund 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 Hatfield Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 13 | $19,450 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 2 | $300 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $200 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Bridgeport Symphony | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Near & Far Aid Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Discovery Museum | Unrestricted grant | $3,500 |
| Klein Memorial | Unrestricted grant | $1,500 |
| Fairfield Museum | Unrestricte grant | $1,500 |
| Fairfield Rotary | Unrestricted grant | $1,050 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
| Taft School Corporation | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
| Adam J Lewis Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $450 |
| Bucknell University | Unrestricted grant | $250 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Unrestricted grant | $250 |
| CT Hospice | Unrestricted grant | $250 |
| Cpwda | Unrestricted grant | $200 |
| Housatonic River Clean Up | Unrestricted grant | $200 |
| Shriners Hospital | Unrestricted grant | $200 |
| JDRF International | Unrestricted grant | $200 |
| Hall Neighborhood House | Unrestricted grant | $200 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted grant | $100 |
| Choate School | Unrestricted grant | $100 |
| United Firefighters Support Committee | Unrestricted grant | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Ross W Hatfield
- Guy Hatfield
- Adele Benham
Questions people ask
Does Hatfield Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hatfield Fund give?
$21,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Hatfield Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Ross W Hatfield (President), Guy Hatfield (Vice President) and Adele Benham (Vice President).
What does Hatfield Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.