Draycott Family Foundation
Draycott Family Foundation Inc is a private non-operating foundation based in New Canaan, Connecticut. The organization has been tax-exempt since January 1984 and operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. It is classified as an independent organization with no national, regional, or geographic affiliations.
Key facts about Draycott Family Foundation
- EIN
- 22-2480316
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,965
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- Average grant
- $704
- Median grant
- $370
- Total assets
- $472,048
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Draycott Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Draycott Family Foundation's 44 itemized 2024 grants were District of Columbia (36%), Connecticut (30%) and New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants), Norwalk, CT (4 grants) and Hagerstown, MD (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
How Draycott Family Foundation gives
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$472K
-4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$31K
+32.2% YoY
Grant Count
44
+4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$703.75
+26.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Draycott Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is making gifts, grants, or loans to other organizations. Based on recent grantmaking patterns, the foundation supports a diverse range of causes including:
- Education
- Health care
- Human services
- Philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking
- International affairs and development
- Arts & culture
- Community improvement
- Animal welfare
- Public benefit
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$260–$7,400
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation distributes grants across 10 states, with primary focus areas in Connecticut, New York, and the District of Columbia. Recent grantmaking reflects support for organizations in these regions and nationally-focused nonprofits.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 44 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
FY 2024 Financial Summary
- Total assets: $472,048
- Total revenue: $19,756
- Total expenses: $40,317
- Net income: -$20,561
- Net liabilities: $0
Revenue Sources (FY 2024)
- Dividends: $17,503 (88.6%)
- Sales of assets: $2,253 (11.4%)
- Contributions received: $0
- Interest revenue: $0
Expense Breakdown (FY 2024)
- Charitable disbursements: $36,862 (91.4%)
- Officer compensation: $0
Asset Trend Assets have declined from $717,378 in December 2013 to $472,048 in December 2024, reflecting a downward trajectory over the past decade.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $472,048 | $492,609 | $530,399 |
| Revenue | $19,756 | $15,367 | $-584 |
| Expenses | $40,317 | $36,097 | $28,385 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $36,862 | $23,425 | $23,600 |
| Net Investment Income | $16,580 | $9,984 | $8,929 |
| Distributable Amount | $29,721 | $27,134 | $27,597 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Communication First ($7,400), Planned Parenthood ($1,500), American Red Cross ($1,300).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATION FIRST Washington, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,400 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD New Haven, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS New Canaan, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,300 |
| CHANNEL 13 PBS WNET New York, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,300 |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS Hagerstown, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,300 |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE Washington, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,300 |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Hartford, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,040 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,040 |
| USA FOR UNHCR Washington, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,040 |
| COVENANT HOUSE New York, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Margot Draycott (Manager/director)
- Mark Draycott (Secretary/director)
Both officers serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margot Draycott | Manager/Director | 0.5 | — |
| Mark Draycott | Secretary/Director | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Draycott Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's stated purpose is making gifts, grants, or loans to other organizations. Based on recent grantmaking patterns, the foundation supports a diverse range of causes including: • Education • Health care • Human services • Philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking • International affairs and development • Arts & culture • Community improvement • Animal welfare • Public benefit
How do I apply for a grant from Draycott Family Foundation?
The foundation funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Draycott Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation distributes grants across 10 states, with primary focus areas in Connecticut, New York, and the District of Columbia. Recent grantmaking reflects support for organizations in these regions and nationally-focused nonprofits.
What size grants does Draycott Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Draycott Family Foundation awarded 44 grants totaling $31K — an average of about $703.75 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Draycott Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Draycott Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Draycott Family Foundation's EIN?
Draycott Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2480316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Draycott Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.