Grants paid in 2025
19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsWashington, DC | For benefit the cats | $200K |
| Humane Society InternationalWashington, DC | End animal abuse and neglect | $160K |
| Animal Legal Defense FundCotati, CA | For all animals with special focus on cats | $130K |
| Best Friend Animal SocietyKanab, UT | For benefit of cats | $130K |
| Connecticut Humane SocietyNewington, CT | For benefit of cats | $130K |
| Every Cat Health FoundationWyckoff, NJ | For benefit of cats | $130K |
| International Fund for Animal WelfareYarmouth Port, MA | For benefit of cats in ukraine and gaza | $130K |
| PantheraNew York, NY | For benefit of cats | $130K |
| Pets for Vets IncWilmington, NC | For benefit of animals | $130K |
| World Wildlife FundWashington, DC | Protect endangered wildlife | $130K |
| Our Companions Animal Rescue & SanctuaryManchester, CT | For benefit of cats | $120K |
| Alley Cat AlliesBethesda, MD | Advocate for cats | $110K |
| One Health OrganizationCleveland, OH | For benefit of cats | $70K |
| Alley Cat RescueMount Rainier, MD | Advocate for cats | $60K |
| Big Cat InitiativeJupiter, FL | For benefit of cats | $60K |
| Blind Cat Rescue and Sanctuary IncSt Pauls, NC | Advocate for cats | $50K |
| Animal Ark Wildlife SanctuaryReno, NV | For large cat program | $40K |
| Humane ColoradoDenver, CO | For benefit of cats | $30K |
| Kitty HarborGriswold, CT | For benefit of cats | $5,000 |
By state: District of Columbia 3 · Connecticut 3 · North Carolina 2 · Maryland 2 · California 1 · Utah 1
About this foundation
Pepper Whiston Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Pepper Whiston Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 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 Pepper Whiston Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.9M across 19 grants, a median of $130K.
Where does Pepper Whiston Foundation give?
District of Columbia (3 grants), Connecticut (3 grants), North Carolina (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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