The Pelletier Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Pelletier Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Branford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $113,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$113,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $112,029 the year before.
33% 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 | $71,000 | 11 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $112,029 | 8 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $113,500 | 9 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lisa Pelletier Fekete 44 Sunset Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405-5029 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 271-2467 |
| What to submit | Letter stating purpose of organization and proof of IRS tax exempt status. |
What The Pelletier Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $42,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $7,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $6,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $3,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimers Association | Alzheimers research | $50,000 |
| Melanoma Research Alliance | Provide assitance for research | $42,500 |
| A Lab for Rescue | Aid in dog adoptions | $7,000 |
| Individual | Assitance for service men and women | $3,500 |
| Individual | Aid for children medical care | $3,500 |
| Vermont Food Bank | Providing food for various community partners | $2,500 |
| Individual | Aid on broadcasting NPR | $2,500 |
| D Health Giving | Medical aid in digital identifiers | $1,000 |
| Windsor Community Food Shelf | Local food shelf assitance | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa A Fekete
- Louise M Pelletier
- Lynn M Spencer
Questions people ask
Does The Pelletier Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Pelletier Family Foundation Inc give?
$113,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs The Pelletier Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisa A Fekete (President), Louise M Pelletier (Vice President) and Lynn M Spencer (Secretary).
What does The Pelletier Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and food and hunger.