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G I V I N G G U I D E 2016 www.HartfordBusiness.com November 22, 2016 • Hartford Business Journal 21 Vice Chair JoAnn H. Price Fairview Capital Partners, Inc. Treasurer Robert B. Goldfarb HRW Resources, Inc. Nancy P. Bernstein Women's Health Connecticut R. Nelson Griebel Metro Hartford Alliance Elsa M. Núñez Eastern Connecticut State University Richard N. Palmer Connecticut Supreme Court Rodney O. Powell Eversource Foundation Gordon Scott Scotts' Jamaican Bakery Theodore S. Sergi The Connecticut Science Center (retired) Andrew R. Worthington Long River Advisors ABOUT US Year established: 1925 Endowment Assets: $888,320,069 (most recent fiscal year) Total number of employees: 61 GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S) The Harford Foundation for Public Giving serves Hartford and surrounding 28 communities: Andover, Avon, Bloomfield, Bolton, Canton, East Granby, East Hartford, East Windsor, Ellington, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby, 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. Currently, there are 1,120 named funds at the Foundation. GOALS The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is a catalyst for the Greater Hartford community. We unite often divergent groups for a greater goal: to enable all within the 29-town region we serve to thrive. We think big, take appropriate risks and invest for the long term, aiming for systemic solutions that ensure that everyone is given the opportunity to succeed. Our priority areas are: • Vibrant communities: All of our region's residents should have the opportunity to live in and to contribute to strong, safe and vibrant communities. • 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. 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 www.hfpg.org 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. President Linda J. Kelly Chair Yvette Meléndez Hartford Healthcare and Hartford Hospital (retired) Hartford Foundation for Public Giving 10 Columbus Blvd, 8th Floor, Hartford, CT 06106 | 860-548-1888 hfpg.org OUR MISSION: Putting philanthropy into action to create lasting solutions that result in vibrant communities within the Greater Hartford region. " " T he Foundation helped us create and build an endowment that will sustain our organization well into the future. – Mark and Joanne Niland , Volunteers at Covenant Preparatory School Children play at El Centro Family Center in Hartford. BOARD OF DIRECTORS