Private foundation · EIN 20-2055237 · Durham, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Peach Pit Foundation

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: 25 grants paid, $518K total, median $7,500. 52% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$518K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in CT
52%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAGeneral fund$100K
Birdies for CharityHartford, CTGeneral fund$70K
Northern Middlesex YMCAMiddletown, CTGeneral fund$55K
Boston College Law Ingrid Hillinger Legacy FundNewton, MAGeneral fund$50K
Cooginchaug Little LeagueDurham, CTGeneral fund$40K
Business Industry Foundation of Middlesex CountyMiddletown, CTGeneral fund$33K
Durham & Middlefield Football LeagueMiddlefield, CTGeneral fund$30K
Boca Regional Hospital FoundationBoca Raton, FLGeneral fund$20K
Middlesex HospitalMiddletown, CTGeneral fund$20K
Community Foundation of Middlesex CountyMiddletown, CTGeneral fund$18K
After the StormRockfall, CTGeneral fund$15K
Xavier High SchoolMiddletown, CTGeneral fund$10K
A Little Compassion IncDeep River, CTGeneral fund$7,500
CvefDurham, CTGeneral fund$6,000
Middlesex Habitat for HumanityCromwell, CTGeneral fund$6,000
Friends of Boca Raton LibraryBoca Raton, FLGeneral fund$5,000
Gilead Community ServicesMiddletown, CTGeneral fund$5,000
MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXGeneral fund$5,000
Project Just BecauseHopkinton, MAGeneral fund$5,000
The Tomorrow FundProvidence, RIGeneral fund$5,000
Wound Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLGeneral fund$5,000
Make-A-Wish Mass & RiBoston, MAGeneral fund$3,500
Dinggin IncRoyal Palm Beach, FLGeneral fund$2,000
Fischer House FoundationincRockville, MDGeneral fund$1,500
Coastal StewardsOcean Ridge, FLGeneral fund$1,000

By state: Connecticut 13 · Massachusetts 4 · Florida 5 · Texas 1 · Rhode Island 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Peach Pit Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Durham, Connecticut, administered in care of Sharon Griffin, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Peach Pit Foundation 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 Peach Pit Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $518K across 25 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Peach Pit Foundation give?

Connecticut (13 grants), Massachusetts (4 grants), Florida (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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