The O'Herron Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The O'Herron Family Foundation is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $530,050 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $107,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$530,050
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$107,500
- Assets$9.3 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $431,450 the year before.
35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $571,717 | 45 | $8.4 million |
| 2023 | $431,450 | 45 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $530,050 | 58 | $9.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Anne O'Herron Burleigh Pres the O'H PO Box 4816, Stamford, CT 06907 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 253-0549 |
| What to submit | Letter form; description of organization & its activities |
| Restrictions | Only organizations organized & operated exclusively for charitable purposes under irc section 501(c)(3) |
What The O'Herron Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 27 | $340,450 |
| Massachusetts | 15 | $90,000 |
| New York | 12 | $47,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $46,100 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kolbe Cathedral High School | Unrestricted | $107,500 |
| Horizons at Gfa | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| St Paul's School | Unrestricted | $27,600 |
| Horizons Bridgeport | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Keys | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| YMCA Cape Cod | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Unrestricted | $18,500 |
| Fairfield University | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Foundations in Education | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The New Canaan Museum & Historical Society | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Williams College | Unrestricted | $11,500 |
| At Home in Darien | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Canaan Library | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Quissett Harbor Preservation Trust | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Canaan YMCA | Unrestricted | $9,400 |
| Horizons at Shu | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Stepping Stone Museum | Unrestricted | $5,850 |
| Middlebury College | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| City Harvest | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| El Education | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Free Fair Litigation Group | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Horizons at New Canaan Country School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Country School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Ouimet Scholarship Fund | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Play for Pink | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Salt Pond Sanctuary | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The 300 Committee Land Trust | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Fairfield County's Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Staying Put in New Canaan | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne O'Herron Burleigh
- Jonathan O'Herron Jr
- Sarah Casey
Questions people ask
Does The O'Herron Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The O'Herron Family Foundation give?
$530,050 in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The O'Herron Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anne O'Herron Burleigh (Exec Director/Pres.), Jonathan O'Herron Jr (Director) and Sarah Casey (Director).
What does The O'Herron Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.