Pequot Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pequot Family Foundation is a private foundation in Westport, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $71,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$71,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$316,137
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $33,250 the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 | $43,750 | 16 | $305,636 |
| 2024 | $33,250 | 20 | $360,206 |
| 2025 | $71,000 | 12 | $316,137 |
How to apply
Pequot 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 Pequot Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 7 | $18,000 |
| New York | 3 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Global Programs | In furtherance of stated objectives of the organization | $50,000 |
| Kingsley Trust Association | In furtherance of stated objectives of the organization | $5,000 |
| The Norwalk Conservatory | In furtherance of stated objectives of the organization | $5,000 |
| The Norwalk Art Space | In furtherance of stated objectives of the organization | $3,500 |
| Westport Public Library | In furtherance of stated objectives of the organization | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County | In furtherance of stated objectives of the organization | $1,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | In furtherance of stated objectives of the organization | $1,000 |
| Yale University | In furtherance of stated objectives of the organization | $1,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | In furtherance of stated objectives of the organization | $1,000 |
| Earthplace | In furtherance of stated objectives of the organization | $500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | In furtherance of stated objectives of the organization | $500 |
| Freud Foundation | In furtherance of stated objectives of the organization | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Mayer
- Nancy Mayer
Questions people ask
Does Pequot Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pequot Family Foundation give?
$71,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Pequot Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey Mayer (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Nancy Mayer (Vice Pres).
What does Pequot Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.