Private foundation · EIN 22-2578377 · Pomfret Ctr, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

1772 Foundation Inc

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: 87 grants paid, $3.8M total, median $10K. 7% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
87
$3.8M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CT
7%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$81M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 87 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $3.8M; Part I reports $4.8M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Coastal Community Foundation of South CarolinaNorth Charleston, SCPinckney scholarship program, place-based impact investment program, ccf operations$500K
The Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CABlack history and culture program$500K
Maine PreservationYarmouth, MEHistoric preservation grantmaking in me$125K
New Hampshire Preservation AllianceConcord, NHHistoric preservation grantmaking in nh$125K
Preservation ConnecticutHamden, CTHistoric preservation grantmaking in ct$125K
Preservation MassachusettsPlymouth, MAHistoric preservation grantmaking in ma$125K
Preservation Trust of VermontBurlington, VTHistoric preservation grantmaking in vt$125K
Preserve Rhode IslandProvidence, RIHistoric preservation grantmaking in ri$125K
Center for Heirs' Property PreservationNorth Charleston, SCLand conservation and wealth-building for historically underserved landowners$100K
Dade Heritage TrustMiami, FLAffordable housing revolving fund$100K
GbhBoston, MAAmerican experience documentary series$100K
Heritage OhioColumbus, OHRevolving fund for emergency repairs for buildings$100K
Historic Charleston FoundationCharleston, SCCommon cause loan fund to help long term homeowners with home repairs$100K
Historic New EnglandHaverhill, MASustainability and climate work focusing on casey farm$100K
National Main Street CenterChicago, ILNew small deals initiative loan fund start-up costs$100K
National Trust for Historic PreservationWashington, DCPastforward conference support$100K
The Georgia Trust for Historic PreservationAtlanta, GAHistoric preservation grantmaking in ga$100K
Historic WilmingtonWilmington, NCAffordable housing revolving fund$75K
Power of Preservation Foundation (fiscal Sponsor Climate Heritage Network)San Antonio, TXDecarbonizing the built environment through heritage$75K
Scenic HudsonPoughkeepsie, NYPoughkeepsie mill restoration project$75K
Black History in Action for CambridgeportCambridge, MASt. augustine's african orthodox church$63K
Penn Center IncSt Helena Island, SCProfessional search for new executive director$60K
Downtown Joplin AllianceJoplin, MOEndangered properties fund$50K
Fairmount Park ConservancyPhiladelphia, PALemon hill mansion work$50K
Preserve Rhode IslandProvidence, RIChase farmhouse revolving fund$50K
Smithsonian Center for Folklife & Cultural HeritageWashington, DCNext generation artisans in the historic building trades$50K
The Slave Dwelling ProjectLadson, SC2024 slave dwelling conference$50K
Alabama African American Civil Rights Heritage Sites Consortium IncBirmingham, ALCapacity-building convenings and stayed on freedom podcast$40K
Mdc IncDurham, NCGullah funders network$40K
The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USABoston, MAStart-up assistance for an taisce supporting organization$36K
National Main Street CenterChicago, ILMain street now conference$35K
Restore MobileMobile, ALRevolving fund for real estate$35K
NYC Historic Properties FundNew York, NYLoan program to hlep nyc residents make facade reapirs$30K
Preservation MarylandBaltimore, MDDiverse recruitment pipeline for historic preservation field$25K
Cecil Williams South Carolina Civil Rights MuseumOrangeburg, SCBriggs before and beyond brown 70th anniversary exhibit$25K
Maine PreservationYarmouth, ME3 convenings of northeast statewide organizations administrating matching grants$23K
Hunterdon Land TrustFlemington, NJTrustee-directed (discretionary) grant$20K
National Preservation Partners NetworkKnoxville, TNRevolving fund grantmaking$20K
Revolution WorkshopChicago, ILHprp feasibility study$20K
Landmarks Foundation of MontgomeryMontgomery, ALHprp feasibility study$15K
Whale - Waterfront Historic Area LeagueNew Bedford, MAStrategic planning/feasibility study$15K
Sema Hadithi FoundationWest Valley Cirty, UTEasement program$14K
Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe CountyAsheville, NCTrustee-directed (discretionary) grant$13K
Irish American Partnership for Americans for an TaisceBoston, MATrustee-directed (discretionary) grant$10K
National Preservation Partners NetworkKnoxville, TNNew england green project$10K
Preservation Action Foundationcenter for Preservation InitiativesWashington, DCTrustee-directed (discretionary) grant$10K
Preservation DaytonDayton, OHHprp feasibility study$10K
Raritan Headwaters AssociationGladstone, NJTrustee-directed (discretionary) grant$10K
Responsible Hospitality InstituteScotts Valley, CATrustee-directed (discretionary) grant$10K
Wegoja FoundationColumbia, SCTaveau church oral history project$10K
Appalachian Trail ConservancyHarpers Ferry, WVTrustee-directed (discretionary) grant$5,000
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, ALTrustee-directed (discretionary) grant$5,000
Marygrove ConservancyDetroit, MITrustee-directed (discretionary) grant$5,000
Newtown MaconMacon, GATrustee-directed (discretionary) grant$5,000
Responsible Hospitality InstituteScotts Valley, CATrustee-directed (discretionary) grant$5,000
Robert W Johnson Community CenterHagerstown, MDTrustee-directed (discretionary) grant$5,000
Sipp Culture (mississippi Center for Cultural Production)Utica, MSTrustee-directed (discretionary) grant$5,000
The Connecticut Audubon Society (for Center at Pomfret)Fairfield, CTTrustee-directed (discretionary) grant$5,000
University of OrangeOrange, NJTrustee-directed (discretionary) grant$5,000
Wyndham Land Trust IncPomfret Center, CTTrustee-directed (discretionary) grant$5,000

By state: South Carolina 7 · California 3 · Massachusetts 8 · Rhode Island 2 · District of Columbia 3 · Illinois 3

About this foundation

1772 Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Pomfret Ctr, Connecticut, tax-exempt since 1985. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does 1772 Foundation Inc 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 1772 Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.8M across 87 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does 1772 Foundation Inc give?

South Carolina (7 grants), California (3 grants), Massachusetts (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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