How to apply
By written request Contact: James T Betts Trustee, Shipman Goodwin Llp One Constitu, Hartford, Ct, 8602515000 Deadlines: Applications considered on a rolling basis in the order received Restrictions: Only organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of IRS code and qualifying as public charities under section 509(a) are eligible for grants
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Stage CompanyHartford, CT | Unrestricted | $88K |
| Hartford Symphony OrchestraHartford, CT | Unrestricted | $50K |
| Our Companions Animal RescueManchester, CT | Unrestricted | $28K |
| Mark Twain HouseHartford, CT | Unrestricted | $22K |
| Hfpg IncHartford, CT | Unrestricted | $22K |
| Connecticut Humane SocietyNewington, CT | Unrestricted | $14K |
| YMCA of Greater HartfordHartford, CT | Unrestricted | $14K |
| Fidelco Guide Dog FoundationBloomfield, CT | Unrestricted | $13K |
| African Wildlife FoundationWashington, DC | Unrestricted | $11K |
| American National Red CrossWashington, DC | Unrestricted | $11K |
| Charter Oak Chapter American Red CrossFarmington, CT | Unrestricted | $11K |
| Bushnell Park ConservancyHartford, CT | Unrestricted | $11K |
| Compassion and ChoicesDenver, CO | Unrestricted | $11K |
| Connecticut Audubon Society IncFairfield, CT | Unrestricted | $11K |
| Connecticut National Guard Foundation IncHartford, CT | Unrestricted | $11K |
| Eco Health AllianceNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $11K |
| Hartford HospitalHartford, CT | Unrestricted | $11K |
| National Wildlife FederationReston, VA | Unrestricted | $11K |
| National Resources Defense Council IncNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $11K |
| New England Public MediaSpringfield, MA | Unrestricted | $11K |
| Roaring Brook Nature CenterCanton, CT | Unrestricted | $11K |
| Smith CollegeNorthampton, MA | Unrestricted | $11K |
| Theater WorksHartford, CT | Unrestricted | $11K |
| United Way CampaignHartford, CT | Unrestricted | $11K |
| Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of ArtHartford, CT | Unrestricted | $11K |
| World Wildlife Fund IncWashington, DC | Unrestricted | $11K |
| Yale Club & Scholarship FoundationWest Hartford, CT | Unrestricted | $11K |
By state: Connecticut 18 · District of Columbia 3 · New York 2 · Massachusetts 2 · Colorado 1 · Virginia 1
About this foundation
Katherine K McLane and Henry K McLane Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Hartford, Connecticut, administered in care of Shipman & Goodwin Llp, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Katherine K McLane and Henry K McLane Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. By written request Deadlines: Applications considered on a rolling basis in the order received.
How much does Katherine K McLane and Henry K McLane Charitable Tr give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $460K across 27 grants, a median of $11K.
Where does Katherine K McLane and Henry K McLane Charitable Tr give?
Connecticut (18 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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