The Highland Park Families Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Highland Park Families Foundation is a private foundation in Manchester, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,500 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $1,125 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$70,500
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$1,125
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$418,761
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was down from $107,040 the year before.
37% 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 | $78,500 | 23 | $350,944 |
| 2024 | $107,040 | 43 | $355,456 |
| 2025 | $70,500 | 36 | $418,761 |
How to apply
The Highland Park Families 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 The Highland Park Families Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 35 | $66,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter | Support for individuals with alzheimer's and their families | $5,000 |
| Bolton Parent and Teacher Association | Support for safe graduation for graudating student. | $5,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare Inc | Support for food bank | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support for meals and pantry items for needy individuals | $5,000 |
| Manchester Road Race | Support for sponsorship of annual race | $5,000 |
| Winding Trails | Support for recreational and educational activities | $5,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank NFP Inc | Support for food bank | $4,500 |
| East Catholic High School | Support for scholarships and projection graduation | $3,000 |
| Little Theater of Manchester | Support for the theater | $3,000 |
| Manchester Rotary Club | Support for programs that provide humanitarian service | $3,000 |
| Gentle Love Diaper Pantry Inc | Support to connect marginalized, low-income families with some of the essentials needed to thrive while improving their quality of life, health and overall wellbeing | $2,500 |
| Hartford Marathon Foundation Inc | Support for health and fitness in the community | $2,500 |
| FHS Project Graduation | Support for safe graudation party for graduating class | $2,000 |
| Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Schools | Support for scholarships | $2,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Connecticut Chapter | Support for those living with ms | $2,000 |
| Machester Running Club | Support for community runners | $1,500 |
| The Open Hearth Association | Support for a place to recover from self-inflicted disasters | $1,500 |
| Luke Roux Foundation Inc | Support for mission to reduce fatalities caused by impaired driving | $1,250 |
| CT Breast Health Initiative Inc | Support for education and research | $1,000 |
| GHS Project Graduation | Support for a safe graudation celebration for seniors | $1,000 |
| Hartford County 4-H Camp Inc | Support for 4-h youth camp | $1,000 |
| Hill-Stead Museum | Support for revival house and art museum | $1,000 |
| Interval House | Support for domestic violence against women | $1,000 |
| NAMI Connecticut | Support for mental illness | $1,000 |
| The Hundred Club of CT | Support for surviving spouse and children of police officers | $900 |
| Bsa Troop 25 | Support for scout troops | $600 |
| Farmington Community Chest | Support for farmington community | $500 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Support for those who devote to caring for the elderly poor | $500 |
| Manchester Community College Foundation Inc | Support for scholarships and programs | $500 |
| Manchester Sculpture Project | Support for community arts | $500 |
| Marc Inc of Manchester | Support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities | $500 |
| Mayors Program for Manchester Children | Support for community children | $500 |
| Opportunity Works CT | Support for individuals with disabilities | $500 |
| Find A Cure Together | Support for cancer research | $300 |
| Rebuilding Together of Manchester Inc | Support for repairs and renovations of homes | $300 |
| Mulcahy Irish Arts Foundation | Support for the arts | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Devanney
- Tim Devanney
Questions people ask
Does The Highland Park Families Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Highland Park Families Foundation give?
$70,500 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $1,125.
Who runs The Highland Park Families Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Devanney (Trustee) and Tim Devanney (Trustee).
What does The Highland Park Families Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and health.