Private foundation · EIN 06-1487230 · Simsbury, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert and Margaret Patricelli Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Connecticut. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $2,350.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 48 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $2,350. 75% of grants stayed in Connecticut. Stated restrictions: Grants are limited to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
48
$1.2M
Median grant
$2,350
Stays in CT
75%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$4.4M

How to apply

Must provide proof of 501(c)(3) public charity status. Contact: Robert E Patricelli, 77 Hartford Road, Simsbury, Ct, 8605082138 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Grants are limited to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wesleyan UniversityMiddletown, CTTo support higher education$510K
Hartford Public LibraryHartford, CTTo support community development$206K
Hartford International University for Religion & PeaceHartford, CTTo support higher education$102K
Hartford's Got TalentEast Hartford, CTTo support the arts$75K
Hartford Chamber of CommerceHartford, CTTo support public policy$50K
Hartford PromiseHartford, CTTo support elementary & secondary education$50K
The BushnellHartford, CTTo support the arts$25K
Connecticut News Project Inc (ct Mirror)Hartford, CTTo support public policy$25K
Ct Public BroadcastingHartford, CTTo support public policy$25K
Ocean Exploration TrustNew London, CTTo support the environment$25K
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (maps)San Jose, CATo support elementary & secondary education$20K
Goodwin UniversityEast Hartford, CTTo support higher education$10K
Animal Adoption Center IncJackson, WYTo support social services$7,500
Wadswoth AnthenuemHartford, CTTo support the arts$7,500
Junior Achievement of Sw New EnglandHartford, CTTo support elementary & secondary education and community development$7,000
World Affairs CouncilSeattle, WATo support public policy$6,000
Refuge PointBoston, MATo support social services$5,000
Trinity AcademyHartford, CTTo support elementary & secondary education$5,000
Tufts Human Nutrition Research Center (hnrca)Boston, MATo support the arts & public policy$5,000
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Connecticut IncHartford, CTTo support social services$2,500
Governor's Prevention PartnershipEast Hartford, CTTo support healthcare initiatives$2,500
Hartford HospitalHartford, CTTo support healthcare initiatives$2,500
Loomis Chaffee SchoolWindsor, CTTo support elementary & secondary education$2,500
Real Art WaysHartford, CTTo support the arts$2,500
Education for All ChildrenAmbridge, PATo support higher education$2,200
Community FIRST SchoolHartford, CTTo support elementary & secondary education$2,000
Connecticut ForumHartford, CTTo support public policy$2,000
Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts CenterSimsbury, CTTo support the arts$1,500
Goucher CollegeBaltimore, MDTo support higher education$1,250
Connecticut Science CenterHartford, CTTo support the arts & public policy$1,000
Florence Griswold MuseumOld Lyme, CTTo support the arts$1,000
Hartford Public SchoolsHartford, CTTo support elementary & secondary education$1,000
New England Jewish Academy (neja)West Hartford, CTTo support social services$1,000
Playhouse on ParkWest Hartford, CTTo support the arts$1,000
ResolveMcLean, VATo support healthcare initiatives$1,000
Simsbury Free LibrarySimsbury, CTTo support community development$1,000
White House Fellows FoundationWashington, DCTo support public policy$1,000
Simsbury Volunteer Ambulance AssociationSimsbury, CTTo support healthcare initiatives & social service$750
Harvard Law SchoolCambridge, MATo support higher education$500
National Academy of MedicineWashington, DCTo support healthcare initiatives$500
Simsbury a Better Chance (abc) ProgramSimsbury, CTTo support elementary & secondary education$500
Simsbury Historical Society IncSimsbury, CTTo support community development$500
American Indian College FundDenver, COTo support higher education$250
Hundred Club of CtGlastonbury, CTTo support social services$250
Madison Hose Co 1 IncMadison, CTTo support community development$250
McLean Game RefugeSimsbury, CTTo support the environment$250
Madison Ambulance AssociationMadison, CTTo support healthcare initiatives$100
Simsbury Police UnionSimsbury, CTTo support community development$100

By state: Connecticut 36 · California 1 · Massachusetts 3 · Wyoming 1 · Washington 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Robert and Margaret Patricelli Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Simsbury, Connecticut, administered in care of Robert E Patricelli, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Robert and Margaret Patricelli Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Must provide proof of 501(c)(3) public charity status. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Robert and Margaret Patricelli Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 48 grants, a median of $2,350.

Where does Robert and Margaret Patricelli Family Foundation Inc give?

Connecticut (36 grants), California (1 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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