Private foundation · EIN 06-6459415 · Weston, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

R Hahn Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $800K total, median $1,500. 44% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$800K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in CT
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.6M

Grants paid in 2024

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Classical OrchestraNew York, NYGeneral donation$625K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral donation$101K
Westport Country PlayhouseWestport, CTGeneral donation$50K
Town of Weston ConnecticutWeston, CTBeautification needs for the town green in weston, ct$8,200
Town of Weston ConnecticutWeston, CTGeneral donation$2,500
Weston Volunteer EmsWeston, CTGeneral donation$2,500
Martha Graham Center of Contemporary DanceNew York, NYGeneral donation$2,500
211 Palm Beach and Treasure CoastLantana, FLGeneral donation$2,000
The Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MAGeneral donation$1,000
Best Friends for Life Animal RescuePlainville, CTGeneral donation$1,000
Be Loved AshevilleAsheville, NCGeneral donation$1,000
Brother Wolf Animal RescueAsheville, NCGeneral donation$1,000
Aspetuck Land TrustWestport, CTGeneral donation$1,000
Friends of LachatWeston, CTGeneral donation$500
The Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBrookline, MAGeneral donation$350
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILGeneral donation$350

By state: New York 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Connecticut 7 · Florida 1 · North Carolina 2 · Massachusetts 2

About this foundation

R Hahn Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Weston, Connecticut, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does R Hahn Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does R Hahn Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $800K across 16 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does R Hahn Foundation give?

New York (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Connecticut (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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