John and Kelly Hartman Foundation
Accepts applications
John and Kelly Hartman Foundation is a private foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $549,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $295,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$549,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$295,000
- Assets$11.7 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $411,035 the year before.
32% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $466,050 | 30 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $411,035 | 36 | $10.7 million |
| 2025 | $549,000 | 31 | $11.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul L Bourdeau Esq Cummings Lockwo 75 Isham Road Suite 400, W Hartford, CT 06107 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 313-4930 |
| What to submit | Letter |
What John and Kelly Hartman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $296,000 |
| Connecticut | 19 | $173,250 |
| Florida | 2 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,250 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation Bulgarian Entrepreneurship Center | Current use for charitable purposes | $295,000 |
| Hartford Stage Company Inc | Current use for charitable purposes | $102,500 |
| Theaterworks Inc | Current use for charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Riverside Theatreinc | Current use for charitable purposes | $27,500 |
| Duke University | Current use for charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| American Prairie Foundation | Current use for charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Positive Connectivion Initiative Inc | Current use for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Capital Classics Inc | Current use for charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Mark Twain House & Museum the | Current use for charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Bridge Family Center Inc the | Current use for charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| John's Island Community Service League Inc | Current use for charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Boston University Trustees of | Current use for charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Hill-Stead Museum | Current use for charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Playhouse Theatre Group Inc | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| American School for the Deaf | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Capitol Squash Inc | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Center for Children's Advocacy | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Greater Hartford Legal Aid Foundation Inc | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank NFP Midwest Food Bank New England | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Open Hearth Association the | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Inc | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Seniors Job Bank Inc | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation Inc | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Trinity Academy of Hartford | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Exchange Club of New Canaan Foundation Inc | Current use for charitable purposes | $500 |
| Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary Inc | Current use for charitable purposes | $500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest | Current use for charitable purposes | $500 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Hartford Inc | Current use for charitable purposes | $500 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Inc(dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc) | Current use for charitable purposes | $250 |
| Rocky Hill Football Boosters Foundation Inc | Current use for charitable purposes | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry Biehl
- Paul L Bourdeau
Questions people ask
Does John and Kelly Hartman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John and Kelly Hartman Foundation give?
$549,000 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs John and Kelly Hartman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Larry Biehl (Trustee) and Paul L Bourdeau (Trustee).
What does John and Kelly Hartman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.