The Nutmeg Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Nutmeg Foundation Inc is a private foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $676,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$676,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $219,000 the year before.
58% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $138,500 | 11 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $219,000 | 11 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $676,000 | 21 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
The Nutmeg 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 The Nutmeg Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 20 | $646,000 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Northeastern | Hartford Navigation Hub services | $125,000 |
| Hartford Interval House | Prevention and Education Outreach Intitiative | $100,000 |
| Chrysalis Center | Battling food insecurity in Hartford | $100,000 |
| Hartford Public Library | The American Place Program Support | $100,000 |
| Community St Vincent and the Grenad | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Ctr | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Individual | Volunteer recruitment and engagement initiative | $36,000 |
| Individual | Nonprofit Board Training | $30,000 |
| Individual | HR and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging trainings for leadership and general staffs. The overreaching mission is to achieve a postivie result for which the entire staff buys into the mission of serving the low income community. | $20,000 |
| Journey Home | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Asylum Hill Congregational Church | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Village for Families Children | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Asylum Hill Congregational Church | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Community St Vincent and the Grenad | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Playhouse Theatre Group Inc | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Chrysalis Center | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Ctr | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| AHM Youth and Family Services Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Exchange-Old SaybrookW'bro | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ethel Davis
- Sandra Wood Forand
- Paul Tracey
- Chris Hall
Questions people ask
Does The Nutmeg Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Nutmeg Foundation Inc give?
$676,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Nutmeg Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ethel Davis (President), Sandra Wood Forand (Secretary), Paul Tracey (Treasurer) and Chris Hall (Director).
What does The Nutmeg Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.