John and Kelly Hartman Foundation
Historical FunderWest Hartford, Connecticut · EIN 22-3139258 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$549K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$11.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PAUL L BOURDEAU ESQ CUMMINGS LOCKWO |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 ISHAM ROAD SUITE 400, W HARTFORD CT 06107 |
| Phone | 8603134930 |
| Form and materials | LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation Bulgarian Entrepreneurship Center | Mountain View, CA | Current use for charitable purposes | $295,000 |
| Hartford Stage Company Inc | Hartford, CT | Current use for charitable purposes | $102,500 |
| Theaterworks Inc | Hartford, CT | Current use for charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Riverside Theatreinc | Vero Beach, FL | Current use for charitable purposes | $27,500 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Current use for charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| American Prairie Foundation | Lewstown, MT | Current use for charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Positive Connectivion Initiative Inc | Bedford, NY | Current use for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Capital Classics Inc | West Hartford, CT | Current use for charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Mark Twain House & Museum the | Hartford, CT | Current use for charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Bridge Family Center Inc the | West Hartford, CT | Current use for charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| John's Island Community Service League Inc | Vero Beach, FL | Current use for charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Boston University Trustees of | Boston, MA | Current use for charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Hill-Stead Museum | Farmington, CT | Current use for charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Playhouse Theatre Group Inc | West Hartford, CT | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| American School for the Deaf | West Hartford, CT | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut | Hartford, CT | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Capitol Squash Inc | Hartford, CT | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Center for Children's Advocacy | Hartford, CT | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Greater Hartford Legal Aid Foundation Inc | Hartford, CT | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank NFP Midwest Food Bank New England | Normal, IL | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Open Hearth Association the | Hartford, CT | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Inc | Brewster, NY | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Seniors Job Bank Inc | West Hartford, CT | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation Inc | Monrovia, CA | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Trinity Academy of Hartford | Hartford, CT | Current use for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Exchange Club of New Canaan Foundation Inc | New Canaan, CT | Current use for charitable purposes | $500 |
| Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary Inc | Manchester, CT | Current use for charitable purposes | $500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest | Spokane, WA | Current use for charitable purposes | $500 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Hartford Inc | Hartford, CT | Current use for charitable purposes | $500 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Inc(Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc) | Needham, MA | Current use for charitable purposes | $250 |
| Rocky Hill Football Boosters Foundation Inc | Rocky Hill, CT | Current use for charitable purposes | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $549,000 | 31 |
| 2024 | $411,035 | 36 |
| 2023 | $466,050 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602039349101050
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3139258
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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