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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 41-1924256

Travelers Foundation

A private foundation in St Paul, MN. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 94 grants and $5.9 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $5,924,863

    Grants listed
    94
    Assets, end of year
    $16,449,421

  • Tax year 2024

    $5,018,663

    Grants listed
    94
    Assets, end of year
    $1,159,578

  • Tax year 2023

    $5,944,000

    Grants listed
    88
    Assets, end of year
    $94,241

  • Tax year 2022

    $6,053,700

    Grants listed
    87
    Assets, end of year
    $1,505,158

  • Tax year 2021

    $5,346,500

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $383,989

  • Tax year 2020

    $3,607,352

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $853,849

Grants paid in 2025

94 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. St Bernard Project IncNew Orleans, LA

    Operating support

    $1,000,000
  2. Greater Hartford Arts Council IncorporatedHartford, CT

    Program support for the Travelers Arts Impact Grants

    $600,000
  3. United Way Inc Dba United Way of Central & Northeastern CtHartford, CT

    Operating support to run United Way Community Impact

    $315,000
  4. Hole in the Wall Gang Fund IncNew Haven, CT

    Program support for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camps Hospital Outreach Program and Parent Programming

    $300,000
  5. Ctdata Collaborative IncHartford, CT

    Project support for the Hartford Data Collaboratives Hartford Youth and Workforce Data Hub 750000 over three years 250000 per year

    $250,000
  6. Hartford Foundation for Public GivingHartford, CT

    Greater Futures Scholarship Fund - Hartford Foundation Centennial Campaign

    $250,000
  7. United Way Inc Dba United Way of Central & Northeastern CtHartford, CT

    Cradle to Career pathway for City of Hartford youth

    $250,000
  8. Connecticut Science Center IncHartford, CT

    Operating Support for the Connecticut Science Centers Mission Fulfillment Activities in 2025 225000 and Hartford Public Schools Busing Support 5000

    $225,000
  9. Hartford Promise IncHartford, CT

    Program support for the Hartford Promise Scholarship Fund

    $200,000
  10. Rebuilding Together IncWashington, DC

    Project support to put FORTIFIED roofs in hurricane-impacted and hurricane-prone areas of Florida and Texas ensuring families have safer more secure homes ahead of future storms

    $200,000
  11. Boys and Girls Clubs of Hartford IncHartford, CT

    Operating support for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford

    $120,000
  12. Horace Bushnell Memorial Hall CorporationHartford, CT

    Program support for PARTNERS Partners in Arts and Education Revitalizing Schools for the 2025-26 school year

    $100,000
  13. Habitat for Humanity of North Central ConnecticutHartford, CT

    Project support for the construction of a single-family home at 5 Mahl Avenue North Hartford

    $100,000
  14. Hartford Youth Scholars Foundation IncHartford, CT

    Operating support for Hartford Youth Scholars The Collegiate Academy and High School and College Success Programs

    $100,000
  15. University of Connecticut Foundation IncorporatedStorrs Mansfield, CT

    Travelers Residential Scholarship at UConn Hartford Fund payment 1 of 5 to be made in 2025 contingent

    $100,000
  16. Hartford Public LibraryHartford, CT

    Operating Support for Hartford Public Librarys Teen Services Educational Initiatives

    $90,000
  17. Junior Achievement of Southwest New EnglandHartford, CT

    Operating support to enable JA to deliver programming to Hartford students

    $90,000
  18. Read to A Child IncWellesley, MA

    Program support for The Read Aloud Mentoring Program literacy mentoring for Hartfords elementary students for schoolyear 2025-26

    $60,000
  19. Social Enterprises Trust IncHartford, CT

    Operating support to launch and grow Hartford businesses

    $60,000
  20. College PossibleSaint Paul, MN

    General operating for College Possible s Access and Success Programming

    $50,000
  21. The Friends of the Saint Paul Public LibrarySaint Paul, MN

    Capital campaign support for the Friends of Saint Paul Public Librarys Transform Our Libraries Discover Our Possibilities Campaign

    $50,000
  22. Hartford Land Bank IncHartford, CT

    Program support for the Gap Funding Program

    $50,000
  23. Local Initiatives Support CorporationNew York, NY

    Operating support to allow LISC to do its core work of Strengthening Neighborhoods and Residents through Investments Capacity Building and Economic Security Programs

    $50,000
  24. Northeast Neighborhood Partners IncHartford, CT

    Operating support to advance North Hartford Partnerships work in Affordable Housing Clean Energy Access and Community-Driven Economic Development

    $50,000
  25. Page Education FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    General operating support for Page Education Foundations scholarship program

    $50,000
  26. The Police Athletic and Activities League of Hartford IncorporatedHartford, CT

    Operating support for The Police Athletic & Activities League of Hartford INC Programming

    $50,000
  27. Upper Albany Main Street Program IncHartford, CT

    Operating support for Upper Albany Main Street UAMS Programs and Initiatives

    $50,000
  28. Connecticut Rise Network IncNew Haven, CT

    Operating support for promoting Grade 9 on-track and postsecondary success with Hartford Public Schools

    $40,000
  29. Hartford Parent University IncHartford, CT

    Operating support for HPU to run its programing with Hartford Public Schools in 2025

    $40,000
  30. BestprepBrooklyn Park, MN

    Program support for BestPreps eMentors Cloud Coach Classroom Plus and Minnesota Business Venture Programs

    $35,000
  31. Connectikids IncHartford, CT

    Program support for the ConnectiKids Youth Development Program

    $35,000
  32. Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of ArtHartford, CT

    Program support for School and Teacher Programs

    $35,000
  33. Ctdata Collaborative IncHartford, CT

    Program support for the Hartford Youth Data Fellowship

    $30,000
  34. Minnesota Childrens MuseumSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support for the Play for All Access program at the Minnesota Childrens Museum

    $30,000
  35. The Science Museum of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN

    General Operating Support for SSMs STEM Education programs

    $30,000
  36. Actuarial FoundationSchaumburg, IL

    Program support for Math Motivators Tutoring Program and STEM Stars Actuarial Scholars Program

    $25,000
  37. Community First School IncHartford, CT

    Operating support for Community First School

    $25,000
  38. Community First School IncHartford, CT

    Operating support for Community First School

    $25,000
  39. Operation Fuel IncHartford, CT

    Program support for the Fuel assistance program

    $25,000
  40. Girls for Technology IncHartford, CT

    Program support for GradRise

    $25,000
  41. Girls Incorporated of New York CityNew York, NY

    Project support for a half-day conference Diversifying the insurance industry and introducing Travelers and careers opportunities to Girls Inc participants

    $25,000
  42. International Hartford LtdHartford, CT

    Program support for International Hartfords business counseling and financial literacy programs

    $25,000
  43. McEivr IncHartford, CT

    Operating Support for MakerspaceCT to Advance Programmatic Expansion Workforce Development and AIRobotics Education

    $25,000
  44. McEivr IncHartford, CT

    Operating Support for MakerspaceCT

    $25,000
  45. Neighborhood HouseSaint Paul, MN

    Program support for Food program at Neighborhood House

    $25,000
  46. The New York Opportunity Network IncNew York, NY

    General operating support for The Opportunity Networking and corporate volunteer partnership

    $25,000
  47. Northside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance IncHartford, CT

    Operating support for the Asylum Hill Homeownership program

    $25,000
  48. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut IncHartford, CT

    Program support for Big Futures

    $25,000
  49. Childrens Theater Company and SchoolMinneapolis, MN

    General Operating Support for Childrens Theatre Companys 2024-25 Season

    $20,000
  50. Minnesota Computers for SchoolsMinneapolis, MN

    General operating for MTFS Workforce Training in the Twin Cities Metro

    $20,000
  51. Project Success-Students Undertaking Creative ControlMinneapolis, MN

    General operating for the College and Career Readiness to Prepare Students for Post Secondary Success focused programs

    $20,000
  52. United Way of Southern Nevada IncLas Vegas, NV

    School Supply Kit Build Building Back-to-School Kits for Southern Nevada Students in Need

    $17,000
  53. Center for Success for High Need Schools IncLK Barrington, IL

    Project support of the Junior Senior Scholars Molecular Mania

    $15,000
  54. Connecticut Foodshare IncWallingford, CT

    Project support for weekend food bags for Camp Courant campers in 2026

    $15,000
  55. Connecticut Invention Convention IncHartford, CT

    Program support for Connecticut Invention Convention State Finals and Expanded Travelers Volunteer Experience

    $15,000
  56. Girls Incorporated of Long IslandDeer Park, NY

    Program support for Girls Inc conference

    $15,000
  57. Holiday Express IncEatontown, NJ

    Project support for Holiday Express & Travelers Art and Community Outreach Partnership

    $15,000
  58. Junior Achievement Rocky MountainGreenwood VLG, CO

    Project support for JA Experiential Programs JA Finance Park and JA Dream Accelerator also supported by Travelers volunteers

    $15,000
  59. Junior Achievement of Dallas IncDallas, TX

    Project support for Empowering Youth Financial Literacy JA Finance Park supported by Travelers volunteers

    $15,000
  60. Junior Achievement of East TennesseeClinton, TN

    Project support for Junior Achievement of East Tennessee and Travelers volunteers

    $15,000
  61. Junior Achievement USASaint Paul, MN

    Program support for JA Programs & Travelers Volunteer Engagement

    $15,000
  62. Junior Achievement of Western New YorkAmherst, NY

    Program support for JA in a Day for students at Buffalo Public School 45

    $15,000
  63. Tides FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Project support

    $15,000
  64. North Central CollegeNaperville, IL

    Project and volunteer support for Cardinal First Sophomore Supper Tie it Tuesday ResumeCareer Building Alumni Academy and Graduation Pinning Ceremony

    $15,000
  65. Nourish Nj IncMorristown, NJ

    Project support for Nourish NJs Kitchen Meal Prep

    $15,000
  66. Riverfront Recapture IncHartford, CT

    Operating support for Park Operations and Volunteer Engagement

    $15,000
  67. Writers in the SchoolsHouston, TX

    Project support for WITS Space City Regionals championing the META4 team to represent Houston at Brave New Voices

    $15,000
  68. Youth Development Center IncHouston, TX

    Project support of the YDC Literacy Carnival 2025 supported by Travelers Houston volunteers

    $15,000
  69. Wish for WheelsDenver, CO

    Project support

    $13,350
  70. Art With A Heart IncBaltimore, MD

    Project support for Hunt Valley MD office volunteer activity with Art with a Heart

    $10,000
  71. Camp Courant IncorporatedFarmington, CT

    General operating grant for Camp Courants programs

    $10,000
  72. Family Legal Care IncNew York, NY

    Project and volunteer support for the Family Legal Care Pro Bono Program

    $10,000
  73. Genesys WorksSaint Paul, MN

    General operating for Genesys Works college and internship access programs

    $10,000
  74. Junior Achievement of Northeastern New YorkAlbany, NY

    Project support for Travelers volunteer engagement with Junior Achievement Programming in the Cohoes City School District

    $10,000
  75. Levo International IncBloomfield, CT

    Program grant for the North Hartford Farming Initiative

    $10,000
  76. Metropolitan Economic Development AssociationMinneapolis, MN

    General operating support for MEDAs small business programs

    $10,000
  77. Minnesota State Council on Economic EducationSt Paul, MN

    General Operating Support for MCEEs Teacher and Student Programs

    $10,000
  78. Neighborhood Development Center IncSaint Paul, MN

    Program support for the Technical Assistance Entrepreneurs Stability and Success programs

    $10,000
  79. Park Square Theatre CompanySaint Paul, MN

    General operating support for Park Square Theatre

    $10,000
  80. Project for Pride in Living IncMinneapolis, MN

    Program support for PPLs Place-Based Youth Services Success for Youth in Supportive Housing

    $10,000
  81. United Way of the Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA

    Project support for a backpack building volunteer event for Travelers Walnut Creek office

    $10,000
  82. Wilderness Inquiry IncBloomington, MN

    General operating support for Wilderness Inquirys outdoor programs focused on youth development

    $10,000
  83. Walker West Music AcademyMinneapolis, MN

    General operating support for Walker West Music Academy

    $7,500
  84. Orange Countys United WayIrvine, CA

    Project support for a School Supply Backpack Assembly in partnership with the United Way

    $6,930
  85. The Im Able FoundationWyomissing, PA

    Project support for IM ABLE Foundations IM ABLE Games

    $6,315
  86. Achieve Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN

    Program support of the Career Pathways Centers in Saint Paul Public Schools

    $5,000
  87. Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MN

    Program support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities Teen Pathways Life & Workforce Readiness Program

    $5,000
  88. Breakthrough T1dNew York, NY

    Project support for Travelers volunteer assisting with Breakthrough T1D Baltimore Walk

    $5,000
  89. The Minnesota OperaMinneapolis, MN

    General Operating Support for Opera Productions Civic Engagement and New Works

    $5,000
  90. Tri-County United Way IncGlens Falls, NY

    Project support 518 Community Celebration Tri-County United Ways United In Purpose Hygiene Drive

    $4,000
  91. Florence Crittenton Services of ColoradoDenver, CO

    Project support for two team days of service Spring Planting and Back to School supply packing activity

    $3,050
  92. National Aids Memorial IncSan Francisco, CA

    Project support for a Community Volunteer Workday at National AIDS Memorial Grove with the local Travelers office

    $3,000
  93. Connecticut Science Center IncHartford, CT

    Hartford Public Schools Busing Support - 7 buses on 52025 and 5272025 for West Middle School and Parkville Community School Invoice 060625

    $2,540
  94. Connecticut Science Center IncHartford, CT

    Hartford Public Schools Busing Support - 3 buses on 6425 for Parkville Community School Inv 062525

    $1,178

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Disaster relief and public safety1 grant $1,000,00021% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking8 grants $870,24518% of the total
  3. Education19 grants $830,00017% of the total
  4. Arts and culture9 grants $448,7189% of the total
  5. Sports and recreation2 grants $315,0007% of the total
  6. Public affairs2 grants $280,0006% of the total
  7. 10 other causes35 grants $1,089,40023% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Connecticut41 grants $3,823,718
  2. Louisiana1 grant $1,000,000
  3. Minnesota22 grants $437,500
  4. District of Columbia1 grant $200,000
  5. New York9 grants $159,000
  6. Massachusetts1 grant $60,000
  7. Illinois3 grants $55,000
  8. Texas3 grants $45,000
  9. California4 grants $34,930
  10. Colorado3 grants $31,400

Officers, directors and trustees

18 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Andy F BessetteDirector & Chairman Hours 1Pay $0
  • Marlene M IbsenPresident & CEO Hours 10Pay $0
  • Lisa B WalkerPresident & CEO Hours 10Pay $0
  • Tara SpainVice President & COO Hours 10Pay $0
  • Erin L HabermanAssistant VP Hours 10Pay $0
  • Rita R OrtizAssistant VP Hours 10Pay $0
  • Scott W RyndaTreasurer Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Daniel S FreyTreasurer Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Wendy C SkjervenCorporate Secretary Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Lisa CaputoDirector Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Dave FrenchDirector Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Christine K KallaDirector Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Michael F KleinDirector Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Jeff KlenkDirector Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Diane KurtzmanDirector Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Sean A RamalhoDirector Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Nicholas SeminaraDirector Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Joan K WoodwardDirector Hours 0.5Pay $0

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