Private foundation · EIN 38-6056108 · West Hartford, Connecticut

The Pryor 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: 14 grants paid, $141K total, median $8,750. 29% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$141K
Median grant
$8,750
Stays in CT
29%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wadsworth Atheneum MuseumHartford, CTGeneral fund$25K
Peace NeighborhoodAnn Arbor, MIGeneral fund$25K
Hartford HospitalHartford, CTGeneral fund$20K
The Hartford StageHartford, CTGeneral Fund$15K
Hartford Symphony OrchestraHartford, CTGeneral fund$10K
Georgetown Ministry CenterWashington, DCGeneral fund$10K
NecicMansfield, OHGeneral fund$10K
Jaffrey Anc CenterJaffrey, NHGeneral fund$7,500
Maria Mitchell AssociationNantucket, MAGeneral fund$5,000
Renaissance TheatreMansfield, OHGeneral fund$5,000
Mid Ohio Civic OperaMansfield, OHGeneral fund$2,000
Mansfield Art CenterMansfield, OHGeneral fund$2,000
Grace Episcopal Food PantryPalm Coast, FLGeneral fund$2,000
Way FindersSpringfield, MAGeneral Fund$2,000

By state: Connecticut 4 · Michigan 1 · Ohio 4 · District of Columbia 1 · New Hampshire 1 · Massachusetts 2

About this foundation

The Pryor Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut, administered in care of Esther a Pryor, tax-exempt since 1950. 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 The Pryor 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 The Pryor Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $141K across 14 grants, a median of $8,750.

Where does The Pryor Foundation give?

Connecticut (4 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Ohio (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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