Oscar Frederick Peyser Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Oscar Frederick Peyser Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2023 it gave $187,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $120,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$187,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2023 was up from $150,650 the year before.
50% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $150,650 | 13 | $2.1 million |
| 2023 | $187,000 | 18 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Oscar Frederick Peyser Foundation Inc 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 Oscar Frederick Peyser Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 12 | $166,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $7,500 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth Atheneum | Art Museum | $120,000 |
| Saint Patrick Saint Anthony Church | Religious | $15,000 |
| Fdn for Cure for Mitochodrial Dis | Medical Research | $7,500 |
| Colby Sawyer College | Education | $7,500 |
| JDRF | Medical Research | $5,000 |
| Convent of the Sacred Heart | Religious Education | $5,000 |
| Faithcare | Medical Services | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Association CT Chapter | Medical Services | $5,000 |
| Saint Marys Home | Residential Home Care | $2,500 |
| Archbishops Annuyal Appeal | Religious | $2,500 |
| Real Art Ways | Performing and Visual Arts | $2,500 |
| Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation | Services for the Blind | $2,500 |
| Harc | Services for Disabled Individuals | $2,000 |
| ASPCA | Animal Rescue | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster Relief Services | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Medical Research | $1,000 |
| Bushnell Theater | Performing Arts | $1,000 |
| My Sisters Place | Homeless Shelter and Related Services | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary P Gibbons
- Mary Sloan
- Myles Gibbons
- Frederica Kerr
- John Gibbons
Questions people ask
Does Oscar Frederick Peyser Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oscar Frederick Peyser Foundation Inc give?
$187,000 in tax year 2023, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Oscar Frederick Peyser Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Mary P Gibbons (President), Mary Sloan (Director), Myles Gibbons (Director) and Frederica Kerr (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Oscar Frederick Peyser Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and faith communities.