Petchers Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Petchers Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fairfield, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $162,100 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$162,100
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $96,850 the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 | $96,850 | 28 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $162,100 | 37 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Brian Petchers 2001 Morehouse Hwy, Fairfield, CT 06824 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 929-0266 |
| What to submit | Complete proposal incl. Evidence of tax exemption and budget |
What Petchers Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $90,300 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $28,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $19,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $7,700 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 2 | $2,250 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,250 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Rain Forest Foundation US | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Rain Forest Trust | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| UNICEF | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Antidefamation League | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Hadassah | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| ACLU | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Health in Harmony | Unrestricted | $7,700 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Brandeis University | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Propublica | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Food Bank for NYC | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Feeding America | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Skidmore College | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Brown University | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Reporters for Freedom | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The ALS Association | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Conservation International | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| UJA Federation of Ny | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| National Audubon Society | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Feed the Children | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| International Refugee Assistance PR | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Jane Frances de Chantal Church | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Unrestricted | $300 |
| One World Children's Fund | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Kellerman Foundation | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Jafina | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Institute for Educational Acheivemt | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Congregation Anshe Sholom | Unrestricted | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Neil Petchers
- Lori Petchers
- Brian Petchers
- Adam Petchers
Questions people ask
Does Petchers Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Petchers Foundation Inc give?
$162,100 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Petchers Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Neil Petchers (President), Lori Petchers (Treasurer), Brian Petchers (Secretary) and Adam Petchers (Asst. Treasu).
What does Petchers Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and international.