The Martha and Hunter Grubb Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Martha and Hunter Grubb Foundation Inc is a private foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
12% of its 2024 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 | $1.3 million | 42 | $7.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 43 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
The Martha and Hunter Grubb 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.
What The Martha and Hunter Grubb Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $230,000 |
| New York | 7 | $195,000 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $160,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $75,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $70,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $60,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CT Nofa Northeast Organic Farmers Association of CT | Current use for general charitable purposes | $60,000 |
| Black Farmer Fund Inc | Current use for general charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Fora | Current use for general charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Mad Agriculture | Current use for general charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Potlikker Capital | Current use for general charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Rachel's Network Inc | Current use for general charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Zero Footprint Project Inc | Current use for general charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Bard College (Center for Food & Resilience ) | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Berkshire Agricultural Ventures | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Black Women in Ecology Evolution and Marine Science Inc | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Connecticut Farmland Trust Inc | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Equity Trust Inc | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Florida Oceanographic Society | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Flowering Tree Permaculture Institute Inc | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Foodshed Capital | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Glynwood Center Inc | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Greenwave Organization Corp | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Jubilee Justice Inc | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Manzanita Capital Collective Common Counsel Foundation | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Minnow Sustainable Economies Law Center | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Native Conservancy | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Northeast Farmers of Color Land Resist Inc | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Ocean Research & Conservation Association Inc | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Pleiades Network Inc | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Rewild (Rewilding Argentina) | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Ridges to Rivers Open Space Network | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Sisters of Saint Joseph | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Tera Farm | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| The Carrot Project (Thru Mission Works Inc) | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Urban Tilth | Current use for general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Celebrating Women's Leadership in Food (Thru American Farmland Trust) | Current use for general charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Cityseed | Current use for general charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Family Agriculture Resource Managment Services Farms | Current use for general charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Yellow Farmhouse Education Center | Current use for general charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Civil Eats | Current use for general charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| White Buffalo Land Trust | Current use for general charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Berry Center Inc | Current use for general charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute | Current use for general charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Fresh New London | Current use for general charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| New Connecticut Farmer Alliance National Young Farmers Coalition | Current use for general charitable purposes | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa K Holmes
- Marydale Debor JD
- Joseph E Lundy
Questions people ask
Does The Martha and Hunter Grubb Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Martha and Hunter Grubb Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Martha and Hunter Grubb Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lisa K Holmes (Chairman, President, Trust), Marydale Debor JD (Secretary, Trustee) and Joseph E Lundy (Trustee).
What does The Martha and Hunter Grubb Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, science and research and education.