The Nutmeg Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 31-1794110

Foundation Overview

Based in West Hartford, CT, The Nutmeg Foundation Inc has awarded 138 grants totaling $1,739,282 to organizations in Connecticut. Individual grants range from $500 to $75,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,739,282
Total Assets
$3,273,709
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
11
Median Grant
$3,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 27%

3 of 11 recipients (27%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Connecticut

100% of all grants are concentrated in Connecticut, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in Hartford (59%), Hebron (14%), Old Saybrook (12%).

Funding Trajectory
+11%

Stable funding levels with 11% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (58%). 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 The Nutmeg Foundation Inc'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
Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Ctr $1,500 Old Saybrook, CT, US Unrestricted 2023
Shoreline Soup Kitchens Pantries $1,000 Essex, CT, US Unrestricted 2023
United Way Of Central Northeastern $20,000 Hartford, CT, US Workforce Solutions Collaborative To Advance Community Goals Through Partnerships And Collaborations Focused On Advancing Economic Mobility. 2023
Asylum Hill Congregational Church $3,000 Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2023
Ahm Youth And Family Services Inc $1,000 Hebron, CT, US Unrestricted 2023
Community St Vincent And The Grenad $2,000 Hebron, CT, US $2,000. General Operating 2023
National Exchange-old Saybrookw'bro $500 Old Saybrook, CT, US Unrestricted 2023
Capital Workforce Partners $50,000 Hartford, CT, US To Fund The Development Of The Opportunity Youth Career Navigation System. The Purpose Of The Program Is To Improve The Availability And Accessability Of Services And Supports To 16-24 Year Olds Disconnected From Education And Employment. 2023
Hands On Hartford $19,500 Hartford, CT, US Hr And Diversity, Equity, Inclusion And Belonging Trainings For Leadership And General Staffs. The Overreaching Mission Is To Achieve A Postivie Result For Which The Entire Staff Buys Into The Mission Of Serving The Low Income Community. 2023
Compass Youth Collaborative $25,000 Hartford, CT, US To Support A Capacity Building Project That Will Identify Current Strengths Of Our Peacebuilders Senior Program Staff And Codify Those Strengths Into A Manual To Be Used To Train Others. 2023
Keney Park Sustainability Project $15,000 Windsor, CT, US To Purchase And Build A New Mobile Teaching Kitchen. 2023
Chrysalis Center Inc $50,000 Hartford, CT, US Expansion Of Urban Roots Hydroponic Grow Center A Key Program Within The Organization's Food Hub. The Food Hub Addresses Food Insecurity By Providing Fresh And Nutritious Food To Individuals And Families In Need. 2022
Hartford Public Library $35,000 Hartford, CT, US $25,000 Allocated Granted For A In-person Summar Program For Approximately 25 High School English Learners For The Summer Of 2022.$10,000 Being Granted For Partnering With The School District For On-the-job-training In Various Culinary Skills To Assist For Skills For Industries Like Hotels, Senior Centers, Corporate Cafeterias Etc.) 2022
Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Ctr $1,500 Old Saybrook, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Shoreline Soup Kitchens Pantries $1,000 Essex, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
United Way Of Central Northeastern $75,000 Hartford, CT, US Workforce Solutions Collaborative To Advance Community Goals Through Partnerships And Collaborations Focused On Advancing Economic Mobility. 2022
Asylum Hill Congregational Church $3,000 Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Ahm Youth And Family Services Inc $1,000 Hebron, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Community St Vincent And The Grenad $2,000 Hebron, CT, US $2,000. General Operating 2022
National Exchange-old Saybrookw'bro $500 Old Saybrook, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Capital Workforce Partners $30,000 Hartford, CT, US To Fund The Development Of The Opportunity Youth Career Navigation System. The Purpose Of The Program Is To Improve The Availability And Accessability Of Services And Supports To 16-24 Year Olds Disconnected From Education And Employment. 2022
Southside Insts Neighborhood Allian $10,000 Hartford, CT, US Neighborhood Assistance Funding For Strategic Planning For 2022 Through 2026. 2022
Chrysalis Center Inc $50,000 Hartford, CT, US Expansion Of Urban Roots Hydroponic Grow Center A Key Program Within The Organization's Food Hub. The Food Hub Addresses Food Insecurity By Providing Fresh And Nutritious Food To Individuals And Families In Need. 2022
Hartford Public Library $35,000 Hartford, CT, US $25,000 Allocated Granted For A In-person Summar Program For Approximately 25 High School English Learners For The Summer Of 2022.$10,000 Being Granted For Partnering With The School District For On-the-job-training In Various Culinary Skills To Assist For Skills For Industries Like Hotels, Senior Centers, Corporate Cafeterias Etc.) 2022
Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Ctr $1,500 Old Saybrook, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Shoreline Soup Kitchens Pantries $1,000 Essex, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
United Way Of Central Northeastern $75,000 Hartford, CT, US Workforce Solutions Collaborative To Advance Community Goals Through Partnerships And Collaborations Focused On Advancing Economic Mobility. 2022
Asylum Hill Congregational Church $3,000 Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Ahm Youth And Family Services Inc $1,000 Hebron, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Community St Vincent And The Grenad $2,000 Hebron, CT, US $2,000. General Operating 2022
National Exchange-old Saybrookw'bro $500 Old Saybrook, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Capital Workforce Partners $30,000 Hartford, CT, US To Fund The Development Of The Opportunity Youth Career Navigation System. The Purpose Of The Program Is To Improve The Availability And Accessability Of Services And Supports To 16-24 Year Olds Disconnected From Education And Employment. 2022
Southside Insts Neighborhood Allian $10,000 Hartford, CT, US Neighborhood Assistance Funding For Strategic Planning For 2022 Through 2026. 2022
Chrysalis Center Inc $50,000 Hartford, CT, US Expansion Of Urban Roots Hydroponic Grow Center A Key Program Within The Organization's Food Hub. The Food Hub Addresses Food Insecurity By Providing Fresh And Nutritious Food To Individuals And Families In Need. 2022
Hartford Public Library $35,000 Hartford, CT, US $25,000 Allocated Granted For A In-person Summar Program For Approximately 25 High School English Learners For The Summer Of 2022.$10,000 Being Granted For Partnering With The School District For On-the-job-training In Various Culinary Skills To Assist For Skills For Industries Like Hotels, Senior Centers, Corporate Cafeterias Etc.) 2022
Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Ctr $1,500 Old Saybrook, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Shoreline Soup Kitchens Pantries $1,000 Essex, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
United Way Of Central Northeastern $75,000 Hartford, CT, US Workforce Solutions Collaborative To Advance Community Goals Through Partnerships And Collaborations Focused On Advancing Economic Mobility. 2022
Asylum Hill Congregational Church $3,000 Hartford, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Ahm Youth And Family Services Inc $1,000 Hebron, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Community St Vincent And The Grenad $2,000 Hebron, CT, US $2,000. General Operating 2022
National Exchange-old Saybrookw'bro $500 Old Saybrook, CT, US Unrestricted 2022
Capital Workforce Partners $30,000 Hartford, CT, US To Fund The Development Of The Opportunity Youth Career Navigation System. The Purpose Of The Program Is To Improve The Availability And Accessability Of Services And Supports To 16-24 Year Olds Disconnected From Education And Employment. 2022
Southside Insts Neighborhood Allian $10,000 Hartford, CT, US Neighborhood Assistance Funding For Strategic Planning For 2022 Through 2026. 2022
Local Initiatives Support Corp $30,000 Hartford, CT, US Building Equitable Neighborhoods Through Resident Engagement. 2021
Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Ctr $1,000 Old Saybrook, CT, US $1,000 General Operating 2021
Shoreline Soup Kitchens Pantries $1,000 Essex, CT, US $1,000. General Operating 2021
Asylum Hill Congregational Church $3,000 Hartford, CT, US $3,000 General Operating 2021
Ahm Youth And Family Services Inc $1,000 Hebron, CT, US $1,000 General Operating 2021
Community St Vincent And The Grenad $2,000 Hebron, CT, US $2,000. General Operating 2021
Goodwin University $14,850 E Hartford, CT, US Pilot The Two-week Summer E-camp Program. 2021
National Exchange-old Saybrookw'bro $1,000 Old Saybrook, CT, US $1,000 General Operating 2021
Journey Home $50,000 Hartford, CT, US Pandemic Response And Recovery Programming And Support As The Coordinated Access Network (can)backbone Support Agency. 2021
Young Women's Christian Assoc Of Ha $15,000 Hartford, CT, US To Repair The Building Chiller To Produce Air Conditioning. 2021
United Way Of Central Ne Ct $30,000 Hartford, CT, US Hartford Working Cities (hwc) 2021
Ct Coalition Against Domestic Viole $31,000 Glastonbury, CT, US Strategic Planning & Communications Project. 2021
Literacy Volunteers Of Greater Hart $10,000 Hartford, CT, US $8,000. Website Update. $2,000. Unrestricted 2020
The Bridge Family Center $10,000 Hartford, CT, US $8,000. Equity, Diversion, & Inclusion Initiative. $2,000. Unrestricted 2020
Chrysalis Center Inc $10,000 Hartford, CT, US $8,000. Organizational Re-branding. $2,000. Unrestricted 2020
Hartford Public Library $19,500 Hartford, CT, US $19,500. English Language Learning Program For Immigrant Youth. 2020
Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Ctr $1,000 Old Saybrook, CT, US $1,000 General Operating 2020
Shoreline Soup Kitchens Pantries $1,000 Essex, CT, US $1,000. General Operating 2020
Interval House $25,000 Hartford, CT, US $25,000. Cybersecurity 2020
Ahm Youth And Family Services Inc $500 Hebron, CT, US $500 General Operating 2020
Community St Vincent And The Grenad $1,500 Hebron, CT, US $1,500. General Operating 2020
Goodwin College $10,000 E Hartford, CT, US $8,000 Goodwin Kid Care. $2,000 General Operating 2020
Healing Meals Community Project $10,000 Bloomfield, CT, US $8,000. Grant Data Organization Project. $2,000 General Operating 2020
Community Partners In Action $10,000 Hartford, CT, US $8,000. Cpa Prison Arts Program. $2,000 General Operating. 2020
Community Solutions Inc $10,000 Bloomfield, CT, US $8,000. North Hartford Revitalization Institute.$2,000 General Operating 2020
Asylum Hill Congregational Church $2,000 Hartford, CT, US $2,000 General Operating 2020
Ct Council Of Family Service Agenci $25,000 Rocky Hill, CT, US $25,000. Parents Working From Home Project 2020
United Way Of Central Ne Ct $55,000 Hartford, CT, US $55,000. Workforce Impact Grant 2020
Knox Inc $10,000 Hartford, CT, US $2,000. General Operating $8,000. Determining The Future Direction Of Workforce Development 2019
Hartford Habitat For Humanity $10,000 Hartford, CT, US $2,000. General Operating $8,000. Development Database Upgrade Project 2019
Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Ctr $1,000 Old Saybrook, CT, US $1,000 General Operating 2019
Shoreline Soup Kitchens Pantries $500 Essex, CT, US $500 General Operating 2019
Workforce Solutions Collaborative U $30,000 Hartford, CT, US Hartford Working Cities (hwc), A Place-based Collaborative, Tackles Two Challenges Facing Greater Hartford - Poverty And The Need For An Educated Workforce To Attract And Retain Employers. 2019
Connecticut Council For Philanthrop $25,000 Hartford, CT, US $25,000 State Of The State Forum 2019
Asylum Hill Congregational Church $2,000 Hartford, CT, US $2,000 General Operating 2019
Billings Forge Community Works $10,000 Hartford, CT, US $2,000 General Operating $8,000 Shared Administration Of Hartford Farmers Market 2019
Ahm Youth And Family Services Inc $750 Hebron, CT, US $750 General Operating 2019
Community St Vincent And The Grenad $1,250 Hebron, CT, US $1,250 General Operating 2019
Our Piece Of The Pie Opp $10,000 Hartford, CT, US $2,000 General Operating $8,000 Revisiting And Rebranding Strategy Implementation 2019
Malta House Of Care Foundation $17,904 Hartford, CT, US $17,904 Expanding To Meet Demand 2019
National Exchange-old Saybrookw'bro $500 Old Saybrook, CT, US $500 General Operating 2019
Fresh Start Pallet Products Llc $10,000 Hartford, CT, US $2,000 General Operating $8,000 Ready To Grow - "come See What We Have Done!" 2019
Hartford Artisans Weaving Center $10,000 Hartford, CT, US $2,000 General Operating $8,000 Increased Staff Position 2019
Capital Workforce Partners $10,000 Hartford, CT, US $2,000 General Operating $8,000 Leadership Development And Mentoring Project 2019
The Open Hearth $10,000 Hartford, CT, US Support For New Ways To Work Project, A Partnership Withliteracy Volunteers Of Greater Hartford. Provides Employment Services For Homeless Men Who Have Low Literacy Skills. 2018
Loaves Fishes Ministries $10,000 Hartford, CT, US Ministies Job Training Programs. 2018
Hartford Public Library $30,028 Hartford, CT, US Hartford Public Library's Albany Branch Rfid Project. 2018
Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Ctr $1,000 Old Saybrook, CT, US $1,000 Unrestricted. 2018
Shoreline Soup Kitchens Pantries $500 Essex, CT, US Unrestricted 2018
Workforce Solutions Collaborative U $15,000 Hartford, CT, US Hartford Working Cities (hwc), A Place-based Collaborative, Tackles Two Challenges Facing Greater Hartford - Poverty And The Need For An Educated Workforce To Attract And Retain Employers. 2018
Asylum Hill Congregational Church $2,000 Hartford, CT, US $2,000 Unrestricted. 2018
Ahm Youth And Family Services Inc $750 Hebron, CT, US $750 Unrestricted. 2018
Community St Vincent And The Grenad $1,250 Hebron, CT, US $1,250 Unrestricted. 2018
National Exchange-old Saybrookw'bro $500 Old Saybrook, CT, US $500 Unrestricted. 2018
Career Resources Inc $10,000 Hartford, CT, US Capacity Buliding Grant-technology And Data Management. 2018
Center For Latino Progress-cprf $10,000 Hartford, CT, US Education And Training Computer Lab Upgrade. 2018
Center For Urban Research Educ Trai $10,000 Hartford, CT, US Curet's Enhanced Marketing/recruiting Strategy, Reaching Out To Gamer Volunteers, Students. 2018
Hartford Interval House Inc $10,000 Hartford, CT, US Srategic And Tactical Fundraising Drive. 2018
Judy Dworin Performance Project Inc $10,000 Hartford, CT, US Jdpp Program Evaluation Creating A Sustainable Approach That Validate Impact And Builds Capacity. 2018
The Ct Institute For The Blindoak H $10,000 Hartford, CT, US Continue Work With Innovation Thru Partnerships Consultant. 2018
Young Women's Christian Assoc Of Ha $10,000 Hartford, CT, US Soromundi Commons Employment Initiative-a Vital Element To Accessing And Maintaining Stable Housing Is The Ability To Earn A Sufficient Income To Afford Rent. 2018
The Iquilt Plan $15,000 Hartford, CT, US Bike Racks For City Wide Bike Plan. 2018
Chrysalis Center Inc $10,000 Hartford, CT, US $8,000 Fitness Center; $2,000 Unrestricted. 2017
Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Ctr $1,000 Old Saybrook, CT, US $1,000 Unrestricted. 2017
Workforce Solutions Collaborative $30,000 Hartford, CT, US $30,000 For Ongoing Collaborative Support. 2017
Interval House $10,000 Hartford, CT, US $8,000 For Consultant Driven Strategic Planning; $2,000 Unrestricted. 2017
Asylum Hill Congregational Church $1,500 Hartford, CT, US $1,500 Unrestricted. 2017
Billings Forge Community Works $10,000 Hartford, CT, US $8,000 Strategic Planning For Food Access Program; $2,000 Unrestricted. 2017
Ahm Youth And Family Services Inc $500 Hebron, CT, US $500 Unrestricted. 2017
Community St Vincent And The Grenad $1,000 Hebron, CT, US $1,000 Unrestricted. 2017
Goodwin College $30,000 E Hartford, CT, US $30,000 For Alternative Careers Exploration Program. 2017
Capital Workforce Partners $10,000 Hartford, CT, US $8,000 Jobs Funnel Program, Leadership Development & Mentoring Program; $2,000 Unrestricted. 2017
Community Partners In Action $10,000 Hartford, CT, US $8,000 Year Round Development & Internship; $2,000 Unrestricted. 2017
Hartford Promise $10,000 Hartford, CT, US $8,000 Data Capacity Enhancements; $2,000 Unrestricted. 2017
Integrated Refugee Immigrant Servic $10,000 New Haven, CT, US $10,000 Strategic Planning Assistance. 2017
Literacy Volunteers Of Greater Hart $10,000 Hartford, CT, US $8,000 Developing Development; $2,000 Unrestricted. 2017
The Arc Of The Farmington Valley $10,000 Canton, CT, US $10,000 Picture Exchange Communications System. 2017
Urban League Of Greater Hartford $10,000 Hartford, CT, US $8,000 Projects Sustainability; $2,000 Unrestricted. 2017
The Open Hearth $7,500 Hartford, CT, US $6,000 The Working Man's Center-computer Lab Expansion; $1,500 General Operating. 2016
Boys Girls Clubs Of Hartford $8,000 Hartford, CT, US $8,000 College Tour To Washington Dc. 2016
Knox Inc $7,500 Hartford, CT, US $7,500 To Hire A Grant Writing Specialist. 2016
Hartford Habitat For Humanity $7,500 Hartford, CT, US $6,000 Finacial Freedom Center Technology And Marketing; $1,500 For General Operating. 2016
Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Ctr $1,000 Old Saybrook, CT, US $1,000 Unrestricted. 2016
Oak Hill Neat Program $7,500 Hartford, CT, US Neat Center Lending Library Database Implementation. 2016
Workforce Solutions Collaborative $35,000 Hartford, CT, US $35,000 For Ongoing Collaborative Support. 2016
Asylum Hill Congregational Church $1,500 Hartford, CT, US $1,500 Unrestricted. 2016
Ahm Youth And Family Services Inc $500 Hebron, CT, US $500 The Children's Trust Fund. 2016
Community St Vincent And The Grenad $1,000 Hebron, CT, US $1,000 Unrestricted. 2016
Fresh Start Pallet Products Llc $7,500 Hartford, CT, US $6,000 For Salaries; $1,500 General Operating. 2016
Leadership Greater Hartford $7,500 Hartford, CT, US $6,000 Leading Off Campus-college Leadership Service Learning Projects; $1,500 General Operating. 2016
Hartford Artisans Weaving Center $7,500 Hartford, CT, US $6,000 New Staff Position; $1,500 General Operating. 2016
Immacare Inc $7,500 Hartford, CT, US $6,000 For Capital Campaign Consultant; $1,500 General Operating. 2016
Journey Home $7,500 Hartford, CT, US $6,000 For Employment Database; $1,500 General Operating. 2016
Connecticut Foundation For Dental O $10,000 Southington, CT, US $10,000 For Funding Connecticut Mission Of Mercy Free Dental Clinic. 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Nutmeg Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 31-1794110
Website http://nutmegfoundation.org
Address 777 PROSPECT AVENUE West Hartford, CT 06105-4204

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Nutmeg Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Ethel Davis
Secretary Sandra Wood Forand
Treasurer Paul Tracey
Director Chris Hall

Forms 990-PF

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  • 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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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.