Highstead Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyRedding, Connecticut · EIN 06-1108612 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$214K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$5.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,890 and $69,455.
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
60% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University System of New Hampshire | Concord, NH | Support policy research | $114,485 |
| Harvard Forest | Petersham, MA | Research and communications support for wildlands and woodlands. | $69,455 |
| Pollinator Pathway Inc | Wilton, CT | Restoration of pollinator pathways | $20,000 |
| Ecological Health Network | Cambridge, MA | Website development, participant recruitment and compensation | $8,890 |
| The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut | New Haven, CT | Article, outreach, and map update | $1,040 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $213,870 | 5 |
| 2023 | $249,252 | 6 |
| 2022 | $420,329 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513099349100221
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1108612
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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