Jeffrey G Pepper Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Jeffrey G Pepper Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Avon, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$15,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $17,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $30,600 | 22 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $17,000 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $15,500 | 6 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Jeffrey G Pepper Foundation Trust 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 Jeffrey G Pepper Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $7,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | General support | $5,000 |
| Feeding South Florida Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Friendship House of Middlesex Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey G Pepper Deceased
- Jeremy Stevens
- Paul Beechner
Questions people ask
Does Jeffrey G Pepper Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jeffrey G Pepper Foundation Trust give?
$15,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Jeffrey G Pepper Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey G Pepper Deceased (Trustee), Jeremy Stevens (Trustee) and Paul Beechner (Trustee).
What does Jeffrey G Pepper Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.