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Private foundation · EIN 06-6044501

Jesse & Dorothy Hartman Foundation

Stamford, CT

Jesse & Dorothy Hartman Foundation is a private foundation based in Stamford, CT. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $101K in grants and contributions paid across 6 grants, with $277K in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to The Sundance Institute, New Dramatists and Downtown Community Television Ctr.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
The Sundance InstituteSundance, UTEducation$50,000
New DramatistsNew York, NYMedia Arts Education to underserved populations$10,500
Downtown Community Television CtrNew York, NYMedia Arts Education to underserved populations$10,000
The English Speaking Union of the United StatesNew York, NYEducation$10,000
The Way of the RainSante Fe, NMEducation$10,000
Hunter College Theater DeptNew York, NYEducation$10,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Jesse & Dorothy Hartman Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Jesse & Dorothy Hartman Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Jesse & Dorothy Hartman Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $100,500 in grants and contributions paid (6 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Jesse & Dorothy Hartman Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to The Sundance Institute (UT), $50K, New Dramatists (NY), $10.5K, Downtown Community Television Ctr (NY), $10K, The English Speaking Union of the United States (NY), $10K and The Way of the Rain (NM), $10K.