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www.HartfordBusiness.com • November 13, 2018 • GIVING GUIDE • Hartford Business Journal 27 ABOUT US Year established: 1925 Total Assets: $1.04 billion (as of Dec. 31, 2017) Total number of employees: 65 GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S) Andover, Avon, Bloomfield, Bolton, Canton, East Granby, East Hartford, East Windsor, Ellington, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby, Hartford, Hebron, Manchester, Marlborough, Newington, Rocky Hill, Simsbury, Somers, South Windsor, Suffield, Tolland, Vernon, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor, Windsor Locks TOP FUNDING SOURCES The vast majority of contributions to the Hartford Foundation come from individuals, families and organizations. Donors can create a fund, give to an established fund or join one of three giving circles. There are 1,208 named funds at the Foundation (as of December 31, 2017). The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving provides financial and other support to enable individuals and institutions to serve the community. The Foundation promotes informed charitable giving and participates actively in efforts to identify key community needs and opportunities, as well as the means to address them. GOALS The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is a catalyst for the Greater Hartford community. We unite often divergent groups because we are all Greater Together. We think big, take informed risks and invest for the long term, working toward systemic solutions that ensure everyone is given the opportunity to succeed. Our priority areas are: • Learning — from Birth through College: All of our children should be ready to learn when they enter kindergarten and prepared to succeed when they graduate from high school. • Family Economic Security: All residents should have access to clear pathways to employment and career advancement that lead to economic security for their families. • Vibrant Communities: All of our region's residents should have the opportunity to live in and contribute to strong, safe and vibrant communities. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Anyone can create a fund or contribute to an existing fund that best suits that person's circumstances, goals for giving and desire for involvement. Unrestricted funds allow donors to authorize the Hartford Foundation to use the fund's income for grants wherever the greatest needs arise. Donor-advised funds allow donors to consult with the Foundation's experienced program staff for guidance on effective grants in their areas of interest and to recommend specific grants. A donor may also create a fund to support a favorite organization, cause, community and/or population. Visit hfpg.org/donors for comprehensive information on how you can make a difference. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteers from the public and business communities serve on various advisory committees, providing guidance to the Foundation on issues related to charitable giving, scholarships, and finance and investment. Vice Chair Theodore S. Sergi The Connecticut Science Center (retired) Treasurer Andrew R. Worthington Long River Wealth Management, UBS Financial Services, Inc. Nancy P. Bernstein Women's Health USA and Women's Health Connecticut Marlene M. Ibsen Travelers Foundation Richard N. Palmer Connecticut Supreme Court Rodney O. Powell Eversource Foundation David M. Roth SouthOcean Capital Partners Inc. Gordon Scott Scotts' Jamaican Bakery President Jay Williams Chairperson JoAnn H. Price Fairview Capital Partners, Inc. Hartford Foundation for Public Giving 10 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06106 | 860-548-1888 | www.hfpg.org OUR MISSION: Putting philanthropy into action to create lasting solutions that result in vibrant communities within the Greater Hartford region. BOARD OF DIRECTORS O ur region is facing unprecedented challenges. But as Albert Einstein said, 'We can't solve problems using the same kind of thinking we used to create them.' The Hartford Foundation is working to transform our region by leading differently. Together, we'll discover new ways of solving problems, and partner in new ways with those who call Greater Hartford home. Jay Williams , President