Pritchard Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pritchard Foundation is a private foundation in New Canaan, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$36.9 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
30% 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 | $1.2 million | 24 | $32.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 25 | $35.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 30 | $36.9 million |
How to apply
Pritchard 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 Pritchard Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 9 | $317,500 |
| New York | 6 | $240,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $190,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 2 | $85,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $50,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Penn - Penn Medicine | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $100,000 |
| Edible Schoolyard | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $75,000 |
| The Conscious Kid | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $75,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $70,000 |
| All Our Kin | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $50,000 |
| Bridgercare | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $50,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $50,000 |
| Children's Literacy Foundation | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $50,000 |
| Connecticut Humane Society | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $50,000 |
| El Education | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $50,000 |
| Fairfield County's Community Foundation | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $50,000 |
| Horizons Bridgeport | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $50,000 |
| Horizons NYC | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $50,000 |
| Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (Iris) | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $50,000 |
| Pflag | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $50,000 |
| The Garden Club of America | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Connecticut | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $50,000 |
| Wind River Food Sovereignty Project | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $50,000 |
| Our Sister School | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $25,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $20,000 |
| Every Library | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $20,000 |
| Expanded Schools | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $10,000 |
| Horizons New Canaan | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $10,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $10,000 |
| Artistic Dreams International | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Library | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $5,000 |
| Squam Lakes Association | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $5,000 |
| Squam Lakes Conservation Society | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $5,000 |
| Horizons National | Unrestricted charitable puproses | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joanne Ziesing
- Peter Ziesing
Questions people ask
Does Pritchard Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pritchard Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Pritchard Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joanne Ziesing (Trustee) and Peter Ziesing (Trustee).
What does Pritchard Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.