Draycott Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Draycott Family Foundation is a private foundation in New Canaan, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $30,965 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $370 and the largest $7,400. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$30,965
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$370
- Largest grant$7,400
- Assets$602,710
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $23,425 the year before.
16% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $23,425 | 42 | $563,174 |
| 2024 | $30,965 | 44 | $602,710 |
How to apply
Draycott Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Draycott Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 7 | $11,115 |
| Connecticut | 18 | $9,330 |
| New York | 9 | $5,460 |
| Maryland | 2 | $1,600 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $950 |
| Texas | 2 | $925 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $650 |
| Florida | 1 | $485 |
| California | 1 | $250 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Communication First | General support | $7,400 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $1,300 |
| Channel 13 PBS Wnet | General support | $1,300 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $1,300 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $1,300 |
| Connecticut Children's Hospital | General support | $1,040 |
| UNICEF | General support | $1,040 |
| USA for Unhcr | General support | $1,040 |
| Covenant House | General support | $1,000 |
| Save the Children | General support | $1,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General support | $650 |
| St Jude Children Research Hospital | General support | $650 |
| Mercy Ships | General support | $600 |
| Wnyc Radio | General support | $520 |
| Rowayton Library | General support | $500 |
| American Diabetes Association | General support | $485 |
| Person to Person | General support | $400 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | General support | $400 |
| Talmadge Hill Community Church | General support | $400 |
| Land Trust Alliance | General support | $390 |
| Rowayton Senior Housing Corp (Hilltop Homes) | General support | $390 |
| Connecticut Junior Republic | General support | $350 |
| Roundabout Theatre | General support | $350 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $325 |
| ASPCA | General support | $325 |
| United Spinal Association | General support | $325 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General support | $325 |
| ACLU | General support | $300 |
| Arthritis Association | General support | $300 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | General support | $300 |
| National Federation for the Blind | General support | $300 |
| Norwalk Police Benevolent Association | General support | $300 |
| Rowayton Civic Association | General support | $300 |
| School Year Abroad | General support | $300 |
| ALS Association | General support | $260 |
| Elderly Housing Management Inc | General support | $260 |
| Lupus Foundation of America | General support | $260 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General support | $260 |
| Norwalk Land Trust | General support | $260 |
Officers and trustees
- Margot Draycott
- Mark Draycott
Questions people ask
Does Draycott Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Draycott Family Foundation give?
$30,965 in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $370.
Who runs Draycott Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Margot Draycott (Manager/Director) and Mark Draycott (Secretary/Director).
What does Draycott Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and youth programs.