Halvorsen Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 06-1603158
Foundation Overview
Based in Stamford, CT, Halvorsen Family Foundation has awarded 172 grants totaling $128,060,024 to organizations in Pennsylvania, New York and 7 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $20,000,000, with a median award of $30,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 33 recipients (24%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 23% in Connecticut and funding distributed across 12 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in Darien (59%), Fairfield (13%), Rowayton (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 7738% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (32%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Halvorsen Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aktiv Mot Kreft | $9,806 | Oslo, Foreign, NO | Medical Support | 2024 |
| Catamount Trail Association | $2,000 | Burlington, VT, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2024 |
| Darien Nature Center | $5,000 | Darien, CT, US | Environmental Support | 2024 |
| Darien Police Association | $20,000 | Darien, CT, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| New England Nordic Ski Association | $50,000 | New Gloucester, ME, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2024 |
| Norwegian-america Association | $26,464 | Oslo, Foreign, NO | General Support | 2024 |
| Stanford Medical Development | $20,000,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Educational Support | 2024 |
| Sterling And Francine Clark Art Institute | $5,125,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | Artistic Initiatives | 2024 |
| Stowe Land Trust | $10,000 | Stowe, VT, US | Environmental Support | 2024 |
| Stowe Swimmers Foundation | $2,000 | Stowe, VT, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2024 |
| The Friends Of Stowe Library | $1,000 | Stowe, VT, US | Educational Support | 2024 |
| The Hospital For Special Surgery Fund Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Support | 2024 |
| The Museum Of Modern Art | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Artistic Initiatives | 2024 |
| The Rockefeller University | $275,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Support | 2024 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $350,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Wildlife Conservation | 2024 |
| Williams College | $200,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | Educational Support | 2024 |
| National Audubon Society Connecticut | $25,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Environmental Support | 2024 |
| Autism Services & Resources Connecticut | $1,000 | Wallingford, CT, US | Medical Support | 2024 |
| Darien Community Association | $10,000 | Darien, CT, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Darien Emergency Medical Services - Post 53 | $10,000 | Darien, CT, US | Medical Support | 2024 |
| Darien Library Inc | $10,000 | Darien, CT, US | Library Support | 2024 |
| Green Mountain Valley School | $1,500,000 | Waitsfield, VT, US | Educational Support | 2024 |
| The Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk | $15,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Educational Support | 2024 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $5,000,000 | West Harrison, NY, US | Medical Support | 2024 |
| National Nordic Foundation | $10,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2024 |
| Stanford University | $100,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Educational Support | 2024 |
| Stowe Rescue Squad Inc | $10,000 | Stowe, VT, US | Medical Support | 2024 |
| Stowe Volunteer Firefighters Inc | $15,000 | Stowe, VT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Teach For America | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Support | 2024 |
| Teachers College Columbia University | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Support | 2024 |
| Us Ski & Snowboard | $500,000 | Park City, UT, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2024 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | $1,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Support | 2024 |
| Westport River Watershed Alliance | $10,000 | Westport, MA, US | Environmental Initiatives | 2024 |
| Greens Ledge Light Preservation | $25,000 | Rowayton, CT, US | Preservation Support | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Museum Of Contemporary Art Foundation Inc | $25,000 | North Adams, MA, US | Artistic Initiatives | 2023 |
| Nensa | $50,000 | New Gloucester, ME, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2023 |
| Noram | $30,000 | Oslo, Foreign, NO | General Support | 2023 |
| Sterling And Francine Clark Art Institute | $100,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | Artistic Initiatives | 2023 |
| The Hospital For Special Surgery Fund Inc | $60,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Support | 2023 |
| The Rockefeller University | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Support | 2023 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $100,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Wildlife Conservation | 2023 |
| Williams College | $350,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | Educational Support | 2023 |
| Aktiv Mot Kreft | $4,778 | Oslo, Foreign, NO | Medical Support | 2023 |
| Catamount Trail Association | $2,000 | Burlington, VT, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2023 |
| Darien Nature Center | $5,000 | Darien, CT, US | Environmental Support | 2023 |
| Darien Police Association | $20,000 | Darien, CT, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| The Friends Of Stowe Library | $1,000 | Stowe, VT, US | Educational Support | 2023 |
| The Museum Of Modern Art | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Artistic Initiatives | 2023 |
| Stanford Medical Development | $20,000,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Educational Support | 2023 |
| Stowe Land Trust | $10,000 | Stowe, VT, US | Environmental Support | 2023 |
| Stowe Swimmers Foundation | $2,000 | Stowe, VT, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2023 |
| Connecticut Audubon Society | $25,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Environmental Initiatives | 2022 |
| Darien Community Association | $10,000 | Darien, CT, US | Community Initiatives | 2022 |
| Darien Ems Post 53 Inc | $10,000 | Darien, CT, US | Medical Support | 2022 |
| Darien Library Inc | $10,000 | Darien, CT, US | Library Support | 2022 |
| Green Mountain Valley School Inc | $50,000 | Waitsfield, VT, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Greens Ledge Light Preservation | $35,000 | Rowayton, CT, US | Preservation Support | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Museum Of Contemporary Art Foundation Inc | $10,000 | North Adams, MA, US | Artistic Initiatives | 2022 |
| National Nordic Foundation | $10,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2022 |
| Nensa | $10,000 | New Gloucester, ME, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2022 |
| Noram | $60,000 | Oslo, Foreign, NO | General Support | 2022 |
| Sterling And Francine Clark Art Institute | $5,450,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | Artistic Initiatives | 2022 |
| Stowe Rescue Squad Inc | $10,000 | Stowe, VT, US | Medical Support | 2022 |
| Stowe Volunteer Firefighters Inc | $15,000 | Stowe, VT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Teachers College Columbia University | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| The Hospital For Special Surgery Fund Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Support | 2022 |
| The Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk Inc | $30,000 | South Norwalk, CT, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| The Rockefeller University | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Westport River Watershed Alliance | $10,000 | Westport, MA, US | Environmental Initiatives | 2022 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $350,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Wildlife Conservation | 2022 |
| Williams College | $550,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $5,250,000 | West Harrison, NY, US | Medical Support | 2022 |
| Trond Bolles Minnefond | $100,000 | Oslo, Foreign, NO | General Support | 2022 |
| Us Ski & Snowboard | $1,000,000 | Park City, UT, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2022 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | $1,250,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Support | 2022 |
| Connecticut Audubon Society | $25,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Environmental Initiatives | 2022 |
| Darien Community Association | $10,000 | Darien, CT, US | Community Initiatives | 2022 |
| Darien Ems Post 53 Inc | $10,000 | Darien, CT, US | Medical Support | 2022 |
| Darien Library Inc | $10,000 | Darien, CT, US | Library Support | 2022 |
| Green Mountain Valley School Inc | $50,000 | Waitsfield, VT, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Greens Ledge Light Preservation | $35,000 | Rowayton, CT, US | Preservation Support | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Museum Of Contemporary Art Foundation Inc | $10,000 | North Adams, MA, US | Artistic Initiatives | 2022 |
| National Nordic Foundation | $10,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2022 |
| Nensa | $10,000 | New Gloucester, ME, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2022 |
| Noram | $60,000 | Oslo, Foreign, NO | General Support | 2022 |
| Sterling And Francine Clark Art Institute | $5,450,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | Artistic Initiatives | 2022 |
| Stowe Rescue Squad Inc | $10,000 | Stowe, VT, US | Medical Support | 2022 |
| Stowe Volunteer Firefighters Inc | $15,000 | Stowe, VT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Teachers College Columbia University | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| The Hospital For Special Surgery Fund Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Support | 2022 |
| The Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk Inc | $30,000 | South Norwalk, CT, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| The Rockefeller University | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Westport River Watershed Alliance | $10,000 | Westport, MA, US | Environmental Initiatives | 2022 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $350,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Wildlife Conservation | 2022 |
| Williams College | $550,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $5,250,000 | West Harrison, NY, US | Medical Support | 2022 |
| Trond Bolles Minnefond | $100,000 | Oslo, Foreign, NO | General Support | 2022 |
| Us Ski & Snowboard | $1,000,000 | Park City, UT, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2022 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | $1,250,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Support | 2022 |
| Jp Morgan Charitable Fund | $9,329,500 | Jenkintown, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $100,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Wildlife Conservation | 2021 |
| Williams College | $200,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| Connecticut Audubon Society | $50,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Environmental Initiatives | 2021 |
| Catamount Trail Association | $2,000 | Burlington, VT, US | Environmental Initiatives | 2021 |
| Darien Community Association | $25,000 | Darien, CT, US | Community Initiatives | 2021 |
| Darien Ems Post 53 Inc | $25,000 | Darien, CT, US | Medical Support | 2021 |
| Darien Nature Center Inc | $5,000 | Darien, CT, US | Environmental Initiatives | 2021 |
| Darien Police Association Inc | $15,000 | Darien, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Friends Of Fondation De France Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Friends Of Stowe Library | $2,500 | Stowe, VT, US | Library Support | 2021 |
| Greens Ledge Light Preservation | $25,000 | Rowayton, CT, US | Preservation Support | 2021 |
| Green Mountain Valley School Inc | $55,000 | Waitsfield, VT, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| The Hospital For Special Surgery Fund Inc | $2,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Support | 2021 |
| The Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk Inc | $15,000 | South Norwalk, CT, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| Massachusetts Museum Of Contemporary Art Foundation Inc | $15,000 | North Adams, MA, US | Artistic Initiatives | 2021 |
| Move Against Cancer | $7,676 | Loughborough, N/A, UK | Medical Support | 2021 |
| National Nordic Foundation | $100,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2021 |
| Noram | $28,150 | Oslo, N/A, NO | General Support | 2021 |
| The Rockefeller University | $600,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| Sterling And Francine Clark Art Institute | $479,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | Artistic Initiatives | 2021 |
| Stowe Rescue Squad Inc | $10,000 | Stowe, VT, US | Medical Support | 2021 |
| Stowe Swimmers Foundation Ltd | $2,000 | Burlington, VT, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2021 |
| Stowe Volunteer Firefighters Inc | $15,000 | Stowe, VT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Teachers College Columbia University | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| Westport River Watershed Alliance | $10,000 | Westport, MA, US | Environmental Initiatives | 2021 |
| Nensa | $31,000 | New Gloucester, ME, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2021 |
| Darien Library Inc | $10,000 | Darien, CT, US | Library Support | 2021 |
| Jp Morgan Charitable Fund | $9,329,500 | Jenkintown, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $100,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Wildlife Conservation | 2021 |
| Williams College | $200,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| Connecticut Audubon Society | $50,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Environmental Initiatives | 2021 |
| Catamount Trail Association | $2,000 | Burlington, VT, US | Environmental Initiatives | 2021 |
| Darien Community Association | $25,000 | Darien, CT, US | Community Initiatives | 2021 |
| Darien Ems Post 53 Inc | $25,000 | Darien, CT, US | Medical Support | 2021 |
| Darien Nature Center Inc | $5,000 | Darien, CT, US | Environmental Initiatives | 2021 |
| Darien Police Association Inc | $15,000 | Darien, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Friends Of Fondation De France Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Friends Of Stowe Library | $2,500 | Stowe, VT, US | Library Support | 2021 |
| Greens Ledge Light Preservation | $25,000 | Rowayton, CT, US | Preservation Support | 2021 |
| Green Mountain Valley School Inc | $55,000 | Waitsfield, VT, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| The Hospital For Special Surgery Fund Inc | $2,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Support | 2021 |
| The Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk Inc | $15,000 | South Norwalk, CT, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| Massachusetts Museum Of Contemporary Art Foundation Inc | $15,000 | North Adams, MA, US | Artistic Initiatives | 2021 |
| Move Against Cancer | $7,676 | Loughborough, Foreign, UK | Medical Support | 2021 |
| National Nordic Foundation | $100,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2021 |
| Noram | $28,150 | Oslo, Foreign, NO | General Support | 2021 |
| The Rockefeller University | $600,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| Sterling And Francine Clark Art Institute | $479,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | Artistic Initiatives | 2021 |
| Stowe Rescue Squad Inc | $10,000 | Stowe, VT, US | Medical Support | 2021 |
| Stowe Swimmers Foundation Ltd | $2,000 | Burlington, VT, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2021 |
| Stowe Volunteer Firefighters Inc | $15,000 | Stowe, VT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Teachers College Columbia University | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| Westport River Watershed Alliance | $10,000 | Westport, MA, US | Environmental Initiatives | 2021 |
| Nensa | $31,000 | New Gloucester, ME, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2021 |
| Darien Library Inc | $10,000 | Darien, CT, US | Library Support | 2021 |
| Sterling And Francine Clark Institute | $100,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | Artistic Initiatives | 2020 |
| Williams College | $750,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | Educational Support | 2020 |
| Aktiv Mot Kreft (active Against Cancer) | $6,000 | Oslo, N/A, NO | Medical Support | 2020 |
| Hospital For Special Surgery | $3,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Support | 2020 |
| Moma | $100,000 | Manhattan, NY, US | Artistic Initiatives | 2020 |
| Nensa | $5,000 | New Gloucester, ME, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2020 |
| Rockefeller University | $200,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Support | 2020 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $100,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Wildlife Conservation | 2020 |
| Jp Morgan Charitable Fund | $5,053,000 | Jenkintown, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Williams College | $3,711,565 | Williamstown, MA, US | Educational Support | 2019 |
| Sterling And Francine Clark Institute | $2,120,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | Artistic Initiatives | 2019 |
| National Nordic Foundation | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Athletic Opportunities | 2019 |
| The Norway-america Association (noram) | $105,923 | Oslo, N/A, NO | Educational Support | 2019 |
| Gunnar Sonstebys Minnefond | $139,890 | Oslo, N/A, NO | General Support | 2019 |
| Shetlandgruppens Stiftelse | $12,746 | Kvartermesterboligen, BERGEN, NO | General Support | 2019 |
| Stanford University - Gsb | $1,000,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Educational Support | 2019 |
| Stanford University | $440,200 | Stanford, CA, US | Educational Support | 2017 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Halvorsen Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 06-1603158 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | VIKING 600 WASHINGTON BLVD 11TH F Stamford, CT 06901-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Halvorsen Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Ole Andreas Halvorsen |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Diane K Halvorsen |
Forms 990-PF
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