﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2024v5.5">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2026-02-20T10:35:34-06:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2025-06-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>060903326</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>WHITTLESEY PC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>280 TRUMBULL ST 24TH FL</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>HARTFORD</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CT</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>06103</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2024-07-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>810924703</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HARTFORD PROMISE INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>HART</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8609565310</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>750 MAIN STREET SUITE 1108-1</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>HARTFORD</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CT</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>06103</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>SIVAN HINES</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>PRESIDENT</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8609565310</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2026-02-19</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>1</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>KIMBERLY NAPP</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01390521</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>8605223111</PhoneNum>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2024</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="6">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>SIVAN HINES</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>750 MAIN STREET SUITE 1108-1</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>HARTFORD</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CT</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>06103</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>3242664</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.HARTFORDPROMISE.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2015</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>CT</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF HARTFORD STUDENTS THROUGH AN INTEGRATED COLLEGE SUCCESS MODEL THAT PROVIDES THEM THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES, SUPPORT SERVICES, &amp; KEY RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO COLLEGE SUCCESS &amp; ECONOMIC MOBILITY.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>16</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>15</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>15</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>36</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>2322368</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>3044285</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>195944</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>198379</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>-82397</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>2435915</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>3242664</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>1488518</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>1512066</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>977599</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>995210</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>205661</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>173338</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>139224</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>2639455</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>2646500</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-203540</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>596164</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>5076891</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>5666006</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>58738</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>51689</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>5018153</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>5614317</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF HARTFORD STUDENTS THROUGH AN INTEGRATED COLLEGE SUCCESS MODEL THAT PROVIDES THEM THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES, SUPPORT SERVICES, &amp; KEY RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO COLLEGE SUCCESS &amp; ECONOMIC MOBILITY.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>2182680</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>1512066</GrantAmt>
      <Desc>THE ORGANIZATION ENRICHED NUMEROUS HIGH SCHOOL SGRADUATES OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT WITH ENCOURAGEMENT AND PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATES. THE ORGANIZATION ENCOURAGES COLLEGE PREPAREDNESS, ATTENDANCE, AND SUCCESS FOR QUALIFIED HIGHSCHOOL GRADUATES.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>2182680</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>0</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>9</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>15</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>16</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>15</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>0</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>0</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>0</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>1</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>CT</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SIVAN HINES</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>8609565310</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>750 MAIN STREET SUITE 1108-1</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>HARTFORD</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>CT</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>06103</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>HUGH F MURRAY III</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROBERT E PATRICELLI</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR, CO-CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>WALT HARRISON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR, CO-CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KRISTINA BALDWIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>AKHIL JOHRI</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LESLIE TORRES-RODRIQUEZ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARK SCHEINBERG</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DEIDRE TAVERA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DENISE ZAMORE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SARAH LEWIS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SHERYL A BURKE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARTY PFINSGRAFF</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE-CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>PARIS SAMUEL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR - PROMISE SCHOLAR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RICHARD SUGARMAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT THROUGH 6/30/24</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>17384</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>2781</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SIVANTHINI HINES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT EFFECTIVE 7/1/24</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>50.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>126273</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>20272</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>143657</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>23053</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>3044285</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>3044285</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>198379</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>198379</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>3242664</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>0</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>198379</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1512066</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1512066</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>143656</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>86194</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>28731</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>28731</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>700083</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>458721</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>120681</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>120681</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>151471</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>90883</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>30294</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>30294</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>41938</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>41938</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>17382</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>17382</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1569</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1177</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>392</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>29827</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>15350</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>9499</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>4978</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>18976</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>11386</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3795</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>3795</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3661</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>323</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3257</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>81</FundraisingAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>9998</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>5998</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2000</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>2000</FundraisingAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1164</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>582</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>582</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER FUNDRAISING COSTS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>14709</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>14709</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2646500</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2182680</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>258159</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>205661</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>40306</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3225</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4636586</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5069401</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>331575</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>544335</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3050</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>10945</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>49995</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>25355</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>34638</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>24640</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>30736</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>13460</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5076891</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5666006</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>26621</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>37423</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>32117</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>14266</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>58738</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>51689</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2263620</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2985945</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2754533</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2628372</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5018153</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5614317</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5076891</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5666006</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>596164</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1572237</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>2666238</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>2087142</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>2325618</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>3044285</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>11695520</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1572237</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>2666238</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>2087142</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>2325618</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>3044285</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>11695520</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>1340463</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>10355057</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>3612</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>3206</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>113245</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>195944</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>198379</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>514386</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>12209906</TotalSupportAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.84810</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.75480</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>49995</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>25355</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>24640</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>24640</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY</Desc>
        <Amt>14266</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>14266</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>3242664</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>0</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>3242664</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>0</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>3242664</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>2646500</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>0</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>2646500</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>0</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>2646500</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc1041900001">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>0</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
        <GrantTypeTxt>SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS</GrantTypeTxt>
        <RecipientCnt>350</RecipientCnt>
        <CashGrantAmt>1512066</CashGrantAmt>
      </GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART 1, LINE 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE IS DETERMINED PRIOR TO SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS. THERE ARE FOUR CRITERIA THAT MUST BE MET BEFORE STUDENTS CAN BE AWARDED A SCHOLARSHIP. INDIVIDUALS ARE AWARDED UP TO $20,000/$5,000 PER YEAR. STUDENTS MUST BE FULL TIME AND IN GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING TO CONTINUE RECEIVING THE SCHOLARSHIP WHILE IN COLLEGE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>AN AGREEMENT EXISTS FOR HARTFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE AND STAFFING SUPPORT TO HARTFORD PROMISE, INC. AS A RESULT, ALL SUPPORT STAFF AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S W-2'S ARE REPORTED AND FILED BY HARTFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. HARTFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUBMINTS THESE FORMS WITH ITS W-3.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ONLY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECEIVES A COPY OF FORM 990 AND HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS IT BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES THAT ALL OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT EACH YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>COMPENSATION AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE PRESIDENT ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD CHAIR AND BOARD DEVELOPMENT CHAIR ANNUALLY. THE BOARD MEETS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO EVALUATE PERFORMANCE AND DECIDE UPON THE ANNUAL SALARY OF THE PRESIDENT.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>