The Daniell Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Daniell Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Branford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$39.4 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
35% 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 | $1.3 million | 38 | $27.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 40 | $32.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 43 | $39.4 million |
How to apply
The Daniell Family 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 The Daniell Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $355,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $300,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $210,000 |
| New Jersey | 8 | $173,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $142,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $77,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 2 | $37,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gaylord Specialty Healthcare | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Fdn | Nicu beds & 1st 1000 days | $200,000 |
| Gilford Comm CH Youth Ctr | Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University and Medici | Lyme disease research | $100,000 |
| NYU Grossman Sch of Medicine | Nursing ldrshp & succ plng pgm | $100,000 |
| Edpowerment Inc | Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| Sage Valley Golf Foundation | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical GDNS | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Nelad Research Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Speculator Vol Ambul Corps | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Perlman Music Program | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Perlman Music Program Suncoast Inc | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Bluepath Service Dogs | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| MEM0RIAL Sloan Kettering Cycle for Survival | Cycle for survival | $25,000 |
| Nyjtl | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Nyjtl Cary Leeds Ctr F/Tennis & LRNG | C leeds ctr f/tennis & learning | $25,000 |
| Ny Langone Healthchairman's Circle | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| PF Charitable Fnd | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Seacrest School | Enrichment pgm & flexible tuition | $25,000 |
| Wyckoff Family YMCA | M o'shea char golf classic | $25,000 |
| Chelsea's Hope Boxer Rescue | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Guilford Community CH Scholarship FD | 2025 scholarship fd | $20,000 |
| Preschool Advantage | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Ramapo College Bus PTNRS Fdn | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross Relief for la Fires | La fire relief | $12,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Rebuild la | Rebuild la | $12,500 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| 100 Who Care | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Food 1st Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Genesis House | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Staying Put in New Canaan | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Bass Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Able Athletics Inc McA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Anthony P Morotti Mem Sch FD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bergen Catholic H S-Crusader FD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cameron Animal Rescue Inc | Research of dr andrew gladstone | $5,000 |
| Joy Ride Florida Fab Adventures Inc | Joy ride florida | $5,000 |
| No Matter What Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rare Road Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Catherine Catholic School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Miller
- Holly D Miller
- Sandra Dane
Questions people ask
Does The Daniell Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Daniell Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Daniell Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul Miller (Direct/Treas), Holly D Miller (President) and Sandra Dane (Director/Sec).
What does The Daniell Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.