Hamilton Rare Breeds Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySouthport, Connecticut · EIN 06-1497283 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$240K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$4.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
85% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livestock Conservancy | Pittsboro, NC | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| High Hopes Inc Theraputic Riding | Old Lyme, CT | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Univ of Illinois-Coll Vet | Urbana, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Tufts Vet School | North Grafton, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| High Horses Therapeutic Riding | Sharon, VT | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Equus Survival Trust | Lowgap, NC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| American Poitou Donkey Breeders | Leon, KS | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $240,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $240,000 | 6 |
| 2022 | $206,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511989349100906
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1497283
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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