Hennessy Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-6153737
Foundation Overview
Based in New York, NY, Hennessy Foundation has awarded 145 grants totaling $1,489,800 to organizations in Connecticut, Idaho and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
12 of 21 recipients (57%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
49% of grants are awarded in Connecticut, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in Stamford (39%), New Canaan (18%), Westport (14%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 20% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (51%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Hennessy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future 5 | $5,000 | Stamford, CT, US | High School Expansion Program | 2023 |
| Hailey Ice | $5,000 | Hailey, ID, US | Youth Skating Program | 2023 |
| Higher Ground | $10,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Provide Arts Educational And Physical Programs | 2023 |
| Ica Cristo Rey Academy | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Uniform And Transportation Needs For Less Fortunat | 2023 |
| Lacrosse The Nation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support For Worldwide Lacrosse Programs | 2023 |
| Reach Prep | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Provideyouth With Arts Educational Programs | 2023 |
| Shepards Inc | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Empowers Inner City Teens By Providing College Pre | 2023 |
| Wee-act | $5,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Inspire Educate Youth With Tours Of Black | 2023 |
| Whitby School | $5,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Hoop Usa | $3,800 | Issaquah, WA, US | Expansion Of English Language Program To Children | 2023 |
| Education Justice Academy | $15,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Provide Assistance To Training Next Generation Sch | 2023 |
| Advocates | $12,000 | New York, NY, US | Protecting Childrens Right To An Education | 2023 |
| New Canaan High School | $25,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Prison Journalism Project | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Training Incarcerated Writers To Be Journalists | 2023 |
| Ride To Dc | $8,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Ride To Dc In Support Of Black Lives | 2023 |
| Blaine County Charitable Fund | $10,000 | Hailey, ID, US | Provide Rental Assistance To Families | 2023 |
| International Institute Of New Engl | $8,000 | Boston, MA, US | Provide Support To Unaccompanied Minors Program | 2023 |
| The Colaborativa | $5,000 | Chelsea, MA, US | Provide Assistance To Latinex Immigrants In Boston | 2023 |
| Build Our Lives Together | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support For Grassroot Leaders | 2023 |
| Horizons Student Enrichment Program | $10,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Summer Enrichment Program | 2023 |
| The David Ross Fetzer Foundation | $10,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Support For Emerging Filmmakers | 2023 |
| Future 5 | $5,000 | Stamford, CT, US | High School Expansion Program | 2022 |
| Green Farm Academy | $25,000 | Westport, CT, US | Scholarship Program | 2022 |
| Hailey Ice | $2,500 | Hailey, ID, US | Youth Skating Program | 2022 |
| Higher Ground Sun Valley | $30,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Provide Arts Educational And Physical Programs | 2022 |
| Horizons Gfa | $10,000 | Westport, CT, US | Assistence To Deserving Students | 2022 |
| Lacrosse The Nation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Assist Students With Uniform And Transport | 2022 |
| Reach Prep | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Education | 2022 |
| Shepards Inc | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Empowers Inner City Teens By Providing College Pre | 2022 |
| Wee-act | $5,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Inspire Educate Youth With Tours Of Black | 2022 |
| Whitby School | $5,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Ica Cristo Rey | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| The Wagmor Pet Rescue | $7,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Pet Resuce | 2022 |
| Cooperative For Education | $2,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Break Cycle Of Poverty In Guatemala Through Educat | 2022 |
| Ami Kids Beaufort | $10,000 | Seabrook, SC, US | Empower Kids To Transform Their Lives | 2022 |
| The Seven Hills School In Walnut Cr | $2,500 | Walnut Creek, CA, US | Develop Intellect And Respect For The World | 2022 |
| New Canaan High School | $25,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| La Colaborativa | $5,000 | Chelsea, MA, US | Empower Latinx Immigrants To Enhance Social And Ec | 2022 |
| Future 5 | $5,000 | Stamford, CT, US | High School Expansion Program | 2022 |
| Green Farm Academy | $25,000 | Westport, CT, US | Scholarship Program | 2022 |
| Hailey Ice | $2,500 | Hailey, ID, US | Youth Skating Program | 2022 |
| Higher Ground Sun Valley | $30,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Provide Arts Educational And Physical Programs | 2022 |
| Horizons Gfa | $10,000 | Westport, CT, US | Assistence To Deserving Students | 2022 |
| Lacrosse The Nation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Assist Students With Uniform And Transport | 2022 |
| Reach Prep | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Education | 2022 |
| Shepards Inc | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Empowers Inner City Teens By Providing College Pre | 2022 |
| Wee-act | $5,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Inspire Educate Youth With Tours Of Black | 2022 |
| Whitby School | $5,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Ica Cristo Rey | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| The Wagmor Pet Rescue | $7,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Pet Resuce | 2022 |
| Cooperative For Education | $2,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Break Cycle Of Poverty In Guatemala Through Educat | 2022 |
| Ami Kids Beaufort | $10,000 | Seabrook, SC, US | Empower Kids To Transform Their Lives | 2022 |
| The Seven Hills School In Walnut Cr | $2,500 | Walnut Creek, CA, US | Develop Intellect And Respect For The World | 2022 |
| New Canaan High School | $25,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| La Colaborativa | $5,000 | Chelsea, MA, US | Empower Latinx Immigrants To Enhance Social And Ec | 2022 |
| Future 5 | $5,000 | Stamford, CT, US | High School Expansion Program | 2022 |
| Green Farm Academy | $25,000 | Westport, CT, US | Scholarship Program | 2022 |
| Hailey Ice | $2,500 | Hailey, ID, US | Youth Skating Program | 2022 |
| Higher Ground Sun Valley | $30,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Provide Arts Educational And Physical Programs | 2022 |
| Horizons Gfa | $10,000 | Westport, CT, US | Assistence To Deserving Students | 2022 |
| Lacrosse The Nation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Assist Students With Uniform And Transport | 2022 |
| Reach Prep | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Education | 2022 |
| Shepards Inc | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Empowers Inner City Teens By Providing College Pre | 2022 |
| Wee-act | $5,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Inspire Educate Youth With Tours Of Black | 2022 |
| Whitby School | $5,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Ica Cristo Rey | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Educational Purposes | 2022 |
| The Wagmor Pet Rescue | $7,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Pet Resuce | 2022 |
| Cooperative For Education | $2,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Break Cycle Of Poverty In Guatemala Through Educat | 2022 |
| Ami Kids Beaufort | $10,000 | Seabrook, SC, US | Empower Kids To Transform Their Lives | 2022 |
| The Seven Hills School In Walnut Cr | $2,500 | Walnut Creek, CA, US | Develop Intellect And Respect For The World | 2022 |
| New Canaan High School | $25,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| La Colaborativa | $5,000 | Chelsea, MA, US | Empower Latinx Immigrants To Enhance Social And Ec | 2022 |
| A Better Chance Inn Of New Canaan | $5,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Provides Minority Children Access To College Prep | 2021 |
| Bottom Line | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Helps First Generation To College Students | 2021 |
| Filling In The Blanks | $10,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Provides Meals To Those In Need | 2021 |
| Future 5 | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | High School Expenasion Program | 2021 |
| Girl Garage | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Design & Construction School For Girls And Gender | 2021 |
| Green Farms Academy | $25,000 | Westport, CT, US | Scholarship Program | 2021 |
| Hailey Ice | $2,500 | Hailey, ID, US | Youth Skating Program | 2021 |
| Higher Ground Sun Valley | $10,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Provide Arts Educational And Physical Programs | 2021 |
| Horizons Gfa | $10,000 | Westport, CT, US | Assistance To Deserving Students | 2021 |
| Immaculate Conception Academy | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Assist Students With Uniform And Transport | 2021 |
| Lacrosse The Nation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2021 |
| Reach Prep | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Prep Academy Program | 2021 |
| Sf Aids Foundation | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Promotes Health Wellness To Communities Impacted | 2021 |
| Shepards Inc | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Empowers Inner City Teens By Provong College Prep | 2021 |
| Waterside School | $15,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Assistance For Education To Those In Need | 2021 |
| Wee-act | $5,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Inspireeducate Youth With Tours Of Black Colleges | 2021 |
| Whitby School | $10,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Year Up | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Provide Equitable Access To Economic Opportunity | 2021 |
| Horizons Summer Enrichment Program | $20,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Summer Enrichment Program | 2021 |
| Lacrosse The Nation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2020 |
| Hailey Ice | $2,500 | Hailey, ID, US | Youth Skating Program | 2020 |
| Whitby School | $25,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Horizons Gfa | $10,000 | Westport, CT, US | Assistance To Deserving Students | 2020 |
| Horizons Summer Enrichment Program | $20,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Summer Enrichment Program | 2020 |
| Waterside School | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Assistance For Education To Those In Need | 2020 |
| Reach Prep | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Prep Academy Program | 2020 |
| Storefront Academy | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Education To Deserving Nyc Children | 2020 |
| Immaculate Conception Academy | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Assist Students With Uniform And Transport Needs | 2020 |
| Future 5 | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | High School Expansion Program | 2020 |
| Higher Ground Sun Valley | $10,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Provide Arts Educational And Physical Programs | 2020 |
| Green Farms Academy | $25,000 | Westport, CT, US | Scholarship Program | 2020 |
| Filling In The Blanks | $8,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Provides Meals To Those In Need | 2020 |
| Lacrosse The Nation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2018 |
| Hailey Ice Inc | $2,500 | Hailey, ID, US | Youth Skating Program | 2018 |
| The Advocates | $5,000 | Hailey, ID, US | Preventing Emotional And Physical Abuse | 2018 |
| Whitby School | $25,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Green Farms | $10,000 | Greens Farms, CT, US | Scholarship Program | 2018 |
| Horizons Student Enrichment Program | $20,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Summer Enrichment Program | 2018 |
| The Waterside School | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Education | 2018 |
| Reach Prep | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Prep Academy Program | 2018 |
| Storefront Academy | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Education To Deserving Children In Nyc | 2018 |
| Immaculate Conception Academy | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Assist Students With Uniform And Transportation | 2018 |
| Future 5 | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | High School Expansion Project | 2018 |
| Higher Ground Sun Valley | $10,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Provide Arts Educational And Physical Programs | 2018 |
| Filling In The Blanks | $5,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Provides Meals To Those In Need | 2018 |
| Lacrosse The Nation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2017 |
| Haily Ice Inc | $2,500 | Hailey, ID, US | Youth Skating Program | 2017 |
| The Advocates | $10,000 | Hailey, ID, US | Preventing Emotinal And Physical Abuse Through Edu | 2017 |
| Whitby School | $25,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Green Farm Academy | $10,000 | Greens Farms, CT, US | Scholarship Program | 2017 |
| Horizons Student Enrichment Program | $20,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Summer Enrichment Program | 2017 |
| The Waterside School | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Education | 2017 |
| Reach Prep | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Prep Academy | 2017 |
| Storefront Academy | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | After School And Summer Enrichment | 2017 |
| Immaculate Conception Academy | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Assist With Transportation And Technology | 2017 |
| Future 5 | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | High School Expansion Project | 2017 |
| Filling In The Blanks | $5,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Provides Meals To Those In Need | 2017 |
| Blessings In A Backpack | $5,000 | Louisville, KY, US | Provides Food To Elementary School Children | 2017 |
| The Seven Hills School | $15,000 | Walnut Creek, CA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Metro West Ymca | $5,000 | Framingham, MA, US | Boston Marathon Fundraising | 2016 |
| Lacrosse The Nations | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2016 |
| Hailey Ice Inc | $5,000 | Hailey, ID, US | Youth Skating Program | 2016 |
| Whitby School | $10,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Lecture Series | 2016 |
| Greens Farm Academy | $10,000 | Greens Farms, CT, US | Scholarship Program | 2016 |
| Horizons Student Enrichment Program | $20,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Summer Enrichment Program | 2016 |
| The Waterside School | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Education | 2016 |
| Reach Prep | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Prep Academy | 2016 |
| Storefront Academy | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Afterschool And Summerenrichment Program | 2016 |
| Immaculate Conception Academy | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Assist With Transportation And Technology Purchase | 2016 |
| Future 5 | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | High School Expansion Project | 2016 |
| Southampton Fresh Air Home | $10,000 | Southampton, NY, US | Camp For Physically Challenged Youth | 2016 |
| Filling In The Blanks | $5,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Provides Meals To Those In Need | 2016 |
| The Seven Hills School | $15,000 | Walnut Creek, CA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 13-6153737 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | CO GDS FINANCIAL 232 MADISON AVE ST New York, NY 10016-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Hennessy Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Kathleen Hennessy |
|---|---|
| Vice President | David Hennessy |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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