Our Careful Financial Stewardship

At Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, our financial stewardship and grantmaking work in tandem to create impact in the region. Our long-term investment results preserve our future spending power and allow us to provide a reliable source of funding for the community’s needs.

Financial Strength

Greater Hartford Gives Foundation’s endowment of $1.2 billion means that our organization stands on a secure financial foundation that ensures long-term stability and continued growth. This enduring strength empowers us to invest in meaningful initiatives and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Our commitment to responsible stewardship and community-focused values allows us to address the emerging needs of the Greater Hartford region.

$1.2 Billion in assets

Total assets are comprised of both Trust and Corporate portfolios.

$54.8 Million in grants awarded to the community last year

Grantmaking for 1/1/24 – 12/31/24

$45 Million in donations last year

Includes all donors from 1/1/24 – 12/31/24

8.6% investment returns 1, 3, 5 year, and since inception returns (numbers will update by Dec)
Link to Investment Policy page

5% spending policy

The current spending policy formula is calculated as follows: 5% of a trailing twenty-quarter average of the market value of each fund, provided that the resulting value falls between 4.25% (floor) and 5.75% (cap).
Link to Investment Policy PDF (current link)

Creating Impact

Supporting the Hartford Foundation is an investment in our community's future.
Joshua S.

Questions? Contact our Finance team.

Bonnie Malley
Vice President for Finance and Administration

We are prudent long-term investors and maintain a broad diversification across multiple asset classes.

Our Investment Philosophy