Hobbs Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyNew Canaan, Connecticut · EIN 06-1602789 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$150K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
39% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waveny Life Care Network | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $100,000 |
| Ridgefield Theater Barn | Ridgefield, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation | Stamford, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Gallatin Ice | Bozeman, MT | Unrestricted contribution | $3,000 |
| The Ga Justice Project Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| Gateway Center | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Md Anderson Center | Camden, NJ | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| The Glass House | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $1,500 |
| Cong Church of New Canaan | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $1,500 |
| Stepping Stones Museum Children | Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Atlanta Speech School | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Compassion and Choices | Etna, NH | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Family Centers | Greenwich, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Maryville College | Maryville, TN | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| New Canaan Cares | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Rotary Club of Nc | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Fdn | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Shelter to Soldier | Oceanside, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Waveny Park Conservancy | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted contributionunrestricted contribution | $500 |
| New Canaan Human Services | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| Natl World War II Museum | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| The Agawam Council | Agawam, MA | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| New Canaan Beautification Leag | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| New Canaan Land Trust | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital | New Haven, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| Charity Watch | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $300 |
| Getabout Inc | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $100 |
| Meals on Wheels | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted contributionunrestricted contribution | $100 |
| New Canaan Fire Co #1 | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted contributionunrestricted contribution | $100 |
| Staying Put in New Canaan | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,200 | 33 |
| 2024 | $59,400 | 28 |
| 2023 | $50,900 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349103227
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1602789
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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