The Fund for Greater Hartford Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Fund for Greater Hartford Inc is a private foundation in Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $720,450 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $160,000. 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$720,450
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$21.1 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $655,800 the year before.
12% 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 | $900,400 | 33 | $18.4 million |
| 2024 | $655,800 | 37 | $19.3 million |
| 2025 | $720,450 | 21 | $21.1 million |
How to apply
The Fund for Greater Hartford 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 The Fund for Greater Hartford Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 21 | $720,450 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Network for Children | Education | $160,000 |
| School District of New Britain | Education | $75,350 |
| CT Council for Philanthropy | Education | $50,000 |
| Womens Business Development Corp | Education | $50,000 |
| YWCA New Britain | Education | $45,000 |
| Read to Grow INC | Education | $40,000 |
| The Village for Families and Childr | Education | $40,000 |
| Camp Courant | Education | $35,000 |
| Individual | Education | $35,000 |
| Prudence Crandall Center | Education | $35,000 |
| Compass Youth Collaborative | Education | $30,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Central CT | Education | $30,000 |
| Middlesex Health | Education | $25,000 |
| The Bridge Family Center | Education | $25,000 |
| CT Voices for Children | Education | $20,000 |
| Charter Oak Cultural Center | Education | $5,000 |
| Community Health Resources | Education | $5,000 |
| Individual | Education | $5,000 |
| Individual | Education | $5,000 |
| Individual | Trauma-Infomed Practice | $5,000 |
| The Ryan T Lee Foundation | Honorarium | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Kimberly Russo
- Jennifer Necci
- Toral Maher
- Amber Tucker
- Jesse White
- Diane Cantello
- Sherry Manetta
- Inez M Diaz Galloza
- Leslie Robertson
- Erica Frank
- Glenn Cassis
- Jerry Bellizzi
- Maria Sanchez
- Carl Ficks Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Fund for Greater Hartford Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Fund for Greater Hartford Inc give?
$720,450 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Fund for Greater Hartford Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kimberly Russo (ExecDir/Secy), Jennifer Necci (Trustee), Toral Maher (Trustee) and Amber Tucker (Vice President) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does The Fund for Greater Hartford Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.