The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin
Accepts applications
The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin is a private foundation in Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $235,750 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$235,750
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $212,750 the year before.
14% 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 | $212,750 | 12 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $235,750 | 14 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Coleman H Casey Trustee C/O Shipman Goodwin LLP 1 Consti, Hartford, CT 06103-1919 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 251-5000 |
| What to submit | By written request |
| Deadlines | Applications considered on a rolling basis in the order received |
| Restrictions | Only organizations described in section 501 (c)(3) of IRS code and qualifying as public charities under sec. 509(a) are eligible for grants. |
What The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 12 | $157,750 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $75,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lasell University | Annual gift | $75,000 |
| Wadsworth Antheneum Museum of Art | Annual gift | $65,000 |
| Hartford Symphony Orchestra | Annual gift | $33,500 |
| Concora | Annual gift | $15,000 |
| New Britain Museum of American Art | New exhibition of work by | $10,000 |
| Musical Masterworks | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| The Mark Twain House & Museum | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Real Art Ways | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Bushnell Center for Performing Arts | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Parma Music Festival | Annual gift | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England | Annual gift | $1,250 |
| Hartford Hospital | Annual gift | $1,250 |
| Hartford Public Library | Annual gift | $1,250 |
| Interval House | Annual gift | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Coleman H Casey
Questions people ask
Does The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications considered on a rolling basis in the order received.
How much does The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin give?
$235,750 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin?
Its 2024 filing lists Coleman H Casey (Trustee).
What does The Saunders Foundation Co Shipman & Goodwin fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.