Lydia & Rob Petty Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lydia & Rob Petty Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $146,650 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $45,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$146,650
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$103,567
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was down from $296,124 the year before.
48% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $120,060 | 23 | $161,288 |
| 2023 | $296,124 | 12 | $146,755 |
| 2024 | $146,650 | 23 | $103,567 |
How to apply
Lydia & Rob Petty Family 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 Lydia & Rob Petty Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 3 | $46,500 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $30,350 |
| New York | 4 | $26,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $22,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $16,800 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $4,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University | General | $45,000 |
| The Sconset Trust | General | $25,000 |
| American Associates of the Vic Theatre | General | $20,000 |
| Engender Health | General | $20,000 |
| V & A Americas Foundation | General | $15,800 |
| St Paul's School | General | $3,000 |
| Doula Program to Accompany & Comfort | General | $2,000 |
| The Brearly School | General | $2,000 |
| The Buckley School | General | $2,000 |
| Tuckenuck Land Trust | General | $2,000 |
| Amherst College | General | $1,000 |
| Haiti Cardiac Alliance | General | $1,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | General | $1,000 |
| Princeton University | General | $1,000 |
| St Alban's | General | $1,000 |
| The Taft School | General | $1,000 |
| The Trustees of the Reservations | General | $1,000 |
| Urban Institute | General | $1,000 |
| Nantucket Lighthouse School | General | $500 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank | General | $500 |
| Siasconset Union Chapel | General | $500 |
| Nantucket Book Foundation | General | $250 |
| Nantucket Dreamland Foundation | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Petty
- Lydia Petty
Questions people ask
Does Lydia & Rob Petty Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lydia & Rob Petty Family Foundation give?
$146,650 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Lydia & Rob Petty Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Petty (Trustee) and Lydia Petty (Trustee).
What does Lydia & Rob Petty Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.