Twenty-Seven Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Twenty-Seven Foundation is a private foundation in East Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.8 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $815,000. 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$2.8 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$815,000
- Assets$65.7 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
4% 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 | $3.0 million | 26 | $57.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 28 | $62.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.8 million | 27 | $65.7 million |
How to apply
Twenty-Seven 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 Twenty-Seven Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Connecticut | 17 | $960,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $300,000 |
| California | 1 | $255,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
Officers and trustees
- D Travis Engen
- Anne E Engen
- Leigh E Engen
Questions people ask
Does Twenty-Seven Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Twenty-Seven Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Twenty-Seven Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists D Travis Engen (Trustee), Anne E Engen (Trustee) and Leigh E Engen (Trustee).
What does Twenty-Seven Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.