Hampshire Foundation Inc

EIN 45-4291634 · CT · NTEE K20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$250K Funds in NY, DC, CA +10
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Hampshire Foundation Inc based in CT paid 52 grants totaling $16.5M to 52 organizations across 13 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $2M, with a median of $250K. Its largest recipients included WINDWARD FUND, MELIORE FOUNDATION, and CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$122,116,606
Giving (latest yr)
$16,524,954
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
52
Median grant
$250K
Recipients
52
States reached
13
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Windward Fund$2,000,000
  • Meliore Foundation$1,150,000
  • Clean Air Task Force$1,060,000
  • Clientearth$1,005,762
  • Tenure Facility$665,000

Where grants went

  • New York$2,807,290 · 9 grants
  • District of Columbia$2,400,000 · 3 grants
  • California$1,580,000 · 6 grants
  • Massachusetts$1,145,000 · 3 grants
  • Connecticut$1,062,270 · 8 grants
  • Washington$600,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (52)

Windward Fund
Washington, DC
Program Support
$2,000,000
Meliore Foundation
Program Support
$1,150,000
Clean Air Task Force
Boston, MA
Program Support
$1,060,000
Clientearth
Program Support
$1,005,762
Tenure Facility
New York City, NY
Program Support
$665,000
Namati Inc
Washington DC, WA
Program Support
$600,000
Spark Microgrants
New York, NY
Program Support
$531,290
Floresta USA Inc
San Diego, CA
Program Support
$500,000
Our Common Home Association
Program Support
$500,000
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
New York, NY
Program Support
$500,000
Visionspring Inc
New York, NY
Operational Support
$500,000
Tree Aid
Program Support
$489,676

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Hampshire Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Hampshire Foundation Inc is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 13 states.

In its most recent filing, Hampshire Foundation Inc reported 52 itemized grants totaling $16.5M. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $2M (median $250K).

Recent recipients include WINDWARD FUND, MELIORE FOUNDATION, CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE, among 52 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Hampshire Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Connecticut, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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