Highstead Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Highstead Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Redding, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $213,870 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $114,485. 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$213,870
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$114,485
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $249,252 the year before.
60% 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 | $420,329 | 6 | $4.8 million |
| 2023 | $249,252 | 6 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $213,870 | 5 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
Highstead 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Highstead Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 1 | $114,485 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $78,345 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $21,040 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University System of New Hampshire | Support policy research | $114,485 |
| Harvard Forest | Research and communications support for wildlands and woodlands. | $69,455 |
| Pollinator Pathway Inc | Restoration of pollinator pathways | $20,000 |
| Ecological Health Network | Website development, participant recruitment and compensation | $8,890 |
| The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut | Article, outreach, and map update | $1,040 |
Officers and trustees
- Dorothy Adams
- Elisabeth C Dudley
- Henry C Dudley
- Sarah Dudley Plimpton
- Susan R Clark
- Peter del Tredici
- Scot Medbury
- George W Elkins
- Frank E Shanley
- Frederick Bland
- Christina McNamara
Questions people ask
Does Highstead Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Highstead Foundation Inc give?
$213,870 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Highstead Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Dorothy Adams (Director, President and Chairperson of), Elisabeth C Dudley (Director, Pres Emeritus, Vice Pres), Henry C Dudley (Director, Vice Pres, Treasurer) and Sarah Dudley Plimpton (Director, Vice Pres) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Highstead Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research.