Driscoll Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Driscoll Family Foundation is a private foundation in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $479,400 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $32,500 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$479,400
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$32,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $360,000 the year before.
60% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $445,000 | 7 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $360,000 | 8 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $479,400 | 10 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Driscoll 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $310,000 |
| New York | 3 | $124,400 |
| Utah | 2 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tesseract Research Center | General purpose | $150,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | General purpose | $109,400 |
| Business Executives for National Security | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Democracy Matters Foundation | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Utah Film Center Impact Partners | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Alliance to End Hunger | General purpose | $30,000 |
| The New Press Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Sundance Institute | General purpose | $10,000 |
| JDRF International | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Progressive Change Institute | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John P Driscoll
- John P Driscoll IV
- Daniel J Driscoll
Questions people ask
Does Driscoll Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Driscoll Family Foundation give?
$479,400 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $32,500.
Who runs Driscoll Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John P Driscoll (Trustee), John P Driscoll IV (Trustee) and Daniel J Driscoll (Trustee).