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    EVERSOURCE ENERGY FOUNDATION INC

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    HARTFORD, CTEIN 061527290 Website

    Annual Giving

    $6.2M+3% YoY

    Grants

    606

    Median Grant

    $2K

    Organizations Funded

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The Eversource Foundation is committed to making a healthier, stronger, sustainable and more equitable future for its customers and communities; it proudly invests in organizations, initiatives and services that provide broad, meaningful and sustainable change in the communities they serve and in the lives of their customers.

    Focus Areas

    utility bill assistancelow-income heating programsenergy assistance programscommunity human serviceschildren's healthhospital fundraisingcommunity events and race sponsorshipsscholarships for higher education

    Grant Types

    annual corporate donationsevent and title sponsorshipsmatching giftsmerit scholarshipsemployee volunteer/dollars-for-doers grants

    Funded Initiatives

    $7 million total contributed to charitable organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire (2024); grant awards between $500-$2,500 for programs addressing critical issues like hunger, homelessness, education, STEM programming, environment, and public safety

    How to Apply

    Funding requests must be submitted at least 90 days in advance; typical grants between $1,000-$10,000; grants do not automatically renew; one donation per organization per calendar year; contact Giving@eversource.com for questions

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+3%

    $6.2M

    Grants

    606

    Median

    $2K

    States

    6

    2023+9%

    $6.0M

    Grants

    561

    Median

    $2K

    States

    7

    2022

    $5.5M

    Grants

    444

    Median

    $2K

    States

    11

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $12.5M
    $6.2M(49.4%)
    2023
    $18.1M
    $6.0M(33.1%)
    2022
    $3.4M
    $5.5M(159.5%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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