Peckham Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peckham Family Foundation is a private foundation in Katonah, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 210 grants; the typical grant was $1,350 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants210
- Typical grant$1,350
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$26.3 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
59% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 126 | $23.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 156 | $23.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 210 | $26.3 million |
How to apply
Peckham 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 Peckham Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 140 | $941,050 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $205,000 |
| Massachusetts | 15 | $94,500 |
| Connecticut | 17 | $21,500 |
| Vermont | 15 | $20,750 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $11,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $6,000 |
| Rhode Island | 6 | $5,750 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Saratoga Performing Arts Center | Support of the capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | General operating support | $75,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | The holiday train show | $65,000 |
| Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts | Concert sponsorships | $50,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | General operating support | $35,000 |
| The Public Theater | The capital campaign | $35,000 |
| Stone Barns Center | General operating support | $31,000 |
| 12th Rock | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Artswestchester | Gala sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Conference Committee | Conducting trainings, civic education, and outreach to increase pro-choice womens political engagement in new york state | $25,000 |
| Scenic Hudson | General operating support | $25,000 |
| School of American Ballet | General operations, in support of the nutcracker family benefit | $25,000 |
| Town of Chester | Chester commons park improvements | $20,000 |
| Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | General operating support | $15,000 |
| The Center for Discovery | General operations, in support of the fall gala | $15,000 |
| The Center for Discovery | General operating support | $15,000 |
| New York City Ballet | General operating support | $13,000 |
| Abortion Positivity Project | General operating support | $10,000 |
| American Liver Foundation | Support of the 2025 national legacy gala, in honor of rich miller, gala chair | $10,000 |
| Asphalt Institute Foundation | The internship program | $10,000 |
| Community Center of Northern Westchester | Generate operating support | $10,000 |
| Empire Center for Public Policy | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Historic Hudson Valley | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Masters School | The annual fund | $10,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Saratoga Independent School | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Saratoga Performing Arts Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| St Peter's Hospital Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Center for Discovery | The farm program and swim program | $10,000 |
| The Public Theater | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Town of Pleasant Valley | Pleasant valley weekend 2025 | $10,000 |
| United Way of Westchester and Putnam | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Women in Need | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Yonkers Partners in Education | General operations, in support of the 2025 gala | $10,000 |
| Youth Theatre Interactions | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | General operating support | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Peckham
- John R Peckham
Questions people ask
Does Peckham Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peckham Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 210 grants, with a typical grant of $1,350.
Who runs Peckham Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amy Peckham (Trustee) and John R Peckham (Trustee).
What does Peckham Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.