Private foundation · EIN 06-1047468 · New London, Connecticut

Anderson-Paffard Foundation Incorporated

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $241K total, median $5,000. 91% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
23
$241K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CT
91%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2024

23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Noank Baptist ChurchGroton, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$85K
The Williams SchoolNew London, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$25K
Mystic Seaport MuseumMystic, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$15K
Planned ParenthoodNew London, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$15K
Safe Futures IncNew London, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$15K
Madonna PlaceNorwich, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$10K
Natchaug HospitalMansfield Center, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$10K
Always Home IncMystic, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$10K
Ct Trust for Historic PreservationHamden, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$5,000
Groton Open Space AssociationGroton, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$5,000
Mystic Noank LibraryMystic, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$5,000
United Way of Southeastern ConnectiGales Ferry, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$5,000
Visiting Nurses Association of Se CWaterford, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$5,000
Mystic Chamber MusicMystic, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$5,000
Eastern Conn Symphony OrchestraNew London, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$5,000
Connecticut Lyric OperaNew London, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$4,000
Lower Mystic Cemetary AssociationMystic, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$3,000
New London Community Meal CenterNew London, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$3,000
Noank Historical SocietyGroton, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$3,000
Salt Marsh OperaStonington, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$3,000
Metropolitan OperaNew York, NYExempt Purpose of Donee$2,000
Smith CollegeNorthampton, MAExempt Purpose of Donee$2,000
Mystic Arts CenterMystic, CTExempt Purpose of Donee$1,000

By state: Connecticut 21 · New York 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Anderson-Paffard Foundation Incorporated is a private grantmaking foundation in New London, Connecticut, tax-exempt since 1983. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Anderson-Paffard Foundation Incorporated accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Anderson-Paffard Foundation Incorporated give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $241K across 23 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Anderson-Paffard Foundation Incorporated give?

Connecticut (21 grants), New York (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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