Peach Pit Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peach Pit Foundation is a private foundation in Durham, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $517,800 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$517,800
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$15.4 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $492,175 the year before.
52% of its 2024 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 | $492,175 | 26 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $517,800 | 25 | $15.4 million |
How to apply
Peach Pit 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 Peach Pit Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 13 | $314,800 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $158,500 |
| Florida | 5 | $33,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General fund | $100,000 |
| Birdies for Charity | General fund | $69,800 |
| Northern Middlesex YMCA | General fund | $55,000 |
| Boston College Law Ingrid Hillinger Legacy Fund | General fund | $50,000 |
| Cooginchaug Little League | General fund | $40,000 |
| Business Industry Foundation of Middlesex County | General fund | $32,500 |
| Durham & Middlefield Football League | General fund | $30,000 |
| Boca Regional Hospital Foundation | General fund | $20,000 |
| Middlesex Hospital | General fund | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middlesex County | General fund | $18,000 |
| After the Storm | General fund | $15,000 |
| Xavier High School | General fund | $10,000 |
| A Little Compassion Inc | General fund | $7,500 |
| Cvef | General fund | $6,000 |
| Middlesex Habitat for Humanity | General fund | $6,000 |
| Friends of Boca Raton Library | General fund | $5,000 |
| Gilead Community Services | General fund | $5,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| Project Just Because | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Tomorrow Fund | General fund | $5,000 |
| Wound Warrior Project | General fund | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Mass & Ri | General fund | $3,500 |
| Dinggin Inc | General fund | $2,000 |
| Fischer House Foundationinc | General fund | $1,500 |
| Coastal Stewards | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon Griffin
- Jessica Scheff
Questions people ask
Does Peach Pit Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peach Pit Foundation give?
$517,800 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Peach Pit Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sharon Griffin (Trustee) and Jessica Scheff (Trustee).
What does Peach Pit Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.