Hatch Foundation
Hatch Foundation is a family private foundation based in Springfield, Missouri that funds community-focused projects (arts, parks, neighborhood programs). The organization's website lists leadership (Executive Director Erin Danastasio), ongoing projects, and contact information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Springfield-area nonprofit doing community-facing work (arts, parks, youth development, neighborhood programs) with a clear project/partnership the foundation funds or that fits a matching program.
Good Fit
- • Project serves Springfield / southwestern Missouri residents or public spaces.
- • Work falls into arts, parks, youth development, community events, or similar local projects.
- • Organization can participate in a matching or partnered funding program.
- • Existing local relationships or referrals from known regional intermediaries.
Geography
Giving is geographically narrow and centered in Missouri (the latest years show nearly all dollars in-state and grants concentrated in Springfield).
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set—32 distinct recipients across 44 grants—with a mix of arts, parks, schools, and community organizations and a substantial number of new grantees.
New Applicants
Direct evidence is mixed: the foundation's public materials state it funds only preselected organizations, yet the latest year included 16 new recipients and the site publishes application/matching program information, so unfamiliar applicants may gain access but should not expect a fully open competitive process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
