The Kaman Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHartford, Connecticut · EIN 06-1386119 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$614K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$17.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $35,000.
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
63% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Park Conservancy | West Hartford, CT | General support | $100,000 |
| Outpost Productions Inc | Albuquerque, NM | General support | $95,000 |
| Austin Classical Guitar | Austin, TX | General support | $60,000 |
| Hartford Public Library | Hartford, CT | General support | $44,778 |
| Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation | Bloomfield, CT | General support | $35,000 |
| The Jazz Bakery | Beverly Hills, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| LA Artcore | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Overland Mountain Bike Association | Fort Collins, CO | General support | $29,350 |
| Art Division | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| University of Hartford - Laurel Kaman Scholarship Fund | West Hartford, CT | General support | $25,000 |
| University of Hartford - Helen Kaman Scholarship Fund | West Hartford, CT | General support | $25,000 |
| University of Hartford - Charles Kaman Scholarship Fund | West Hartford, CT | General support | $25,000 |
| Santa Fe Music Collective | Santa Fe, NM | General support | $25,000 |
| Steve Sutton Memorial Charity | Canton, NC | General support | $20,000 |
| Texas Women Songwriters Festival | Lockhart, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau | Dripping Springs, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Grace Academy | Hartford, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| New England Center for Circus Arts | Brattleboro, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Boston Trinity Academy | Boston, MA | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $614,128 | 19 |
| 2023 | $758,250 | 21 |
| 2022 | $652,089 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620589349100527
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1386119
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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