Anderson-Paffard Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker NEW LONDON, CT EIN: 06-1047468

Anderson-Paffard Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New London, Connecticut. Established in 1983, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is classified as a private foundation under IRS regulations. The foundation is a grantmaking organization that distributes funds to charitable causes primarily in the Northeast.

Key facts about Anderson-Paffard Foundation Inc

EIN: 06-1047468
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $241,000
Grants made (2025): 23
Average grant: $10,478
Median grant: $5,000
Primary geography: Connecticut (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Anderson-Paffard Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Anderson-Paffard Foundation Inc's 23 itemized 2025 grants were Connecticut (98%). The most frequent recipient cities were New London, CT (6 grants), Mystic, CT (6 grants) and Groton, CT (3 grants). None of its 23 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Exempt Purpose of Donee" (23 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$241K

+7.6% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+7.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Historical Organizations

The foundation primarily funds the exempt purposes of its grantees across Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.

Grantmaking

The foundation distributes grants to support the exempt purposes of its grantees.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Connecticut
New York
Massachusetts

Grant Distribution by State

Connecticut $237K (98%)

New York $2K (1%)

Massachusetts $2K (1%)

Share of all 23 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Connecticut Kansas Massachusetts New York

Cities

New LondonMysticGrotonGales FerryHamdenNew YorkNorthamptonStoningtonWaterfordMansfield CenterNorwichLawrence

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2025 (ending September 2025):

Total Assets: $5,033,503
Total Revenue: $492,028
Total Expenses: $257,172
Total Liabilities: $0

As of Fiscal Year 2024 (ending September 2024):

Total Assets: $4,798,647
Total Revenue: $603,875
Total Expenses: $228,018
Investment Income and Dividends: $109,751
Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $494,124

The foundation maintains no employees and operates with investment income as its primary revenue source.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

113 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Noank Baptist Church ($85,000), The Williams School ($25,000), Mystic Seaport Museum ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Noank Baptist Church Groton, CT	Exempt Purpose of Donee	$85,000
The Williams School New London, CT	Exempt Purpose of Donee	$25,000
Mystic Seaport Museum Mystic, CT	Exempt Purpose of Donee	$15,000
Planned Parenthood New London, CT	Exempt Purpose of Donee	$15,000
Safe Futures Inc New London, CT	Exempt Purpose of Donee	$15,000
Madonna Place Norwich, CT	Exempt Purpose of Donee	$10,000
Natchaug Hospital Mansfield Center, CT	Exempt Purpose of Donee	$10,000
Always Home Inc Mystic, CT	Exempt Purpose of Donee	$10,000
CT Trust for Historic Preservation Hamden, CT	Exempt Purpose of Donee	$5,000
Groton Open Space Association Groton, CT	Exempt Purpose of Donee	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Frederic P Anderson MD	President	1	—
Sara S Peck	Vice President	1	—
Robert P Anderson Jr	Secy/Treas	1	—
Charles C Anderson	Trustee	1	—
James A Anderson	Trustee	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anderson-Paffard Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's grantmaking focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Arts, Culture & Humanities • Historical Organizations The foundation primarily funds the exempt purposes of its grantees across Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.

How do I apply for a grant from Anderson-Paffard Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 23 grants in fiscal year 2024 • Total giving: $241,000 (fiscal year 2025) • Typical award range: $1,000–$138,000 **Recent Grants (FY 2024):** • Groton Open Space Association: $25,000 • Safe Futures: $15,000 • Mystic Seaport Museum: $15,000 The foundation distributes grants to support the exempt purposes of its grantees.

Where does Anderson-Paffard Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Connecticut • New York • Massachusetts

What size grants does Anderson-Paffard Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Anderson-Paffard Foundation Inc awarded 23 grants totaling $241K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Anderson-Paffard Foundation Inc's EIN?

Anderson-Paffard Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1047468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.