Draycott Family Foundation
Draycott Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New Canaan, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports 44 grants totaling $30,965, primarily to charitable organizations; the foundation states that it contributes only to preselected organizations.
Draycott Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Draycott Family Foundation gave $31K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $703.75), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,965
- +32.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $704
- +26.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $370
- Total assets
- $472,048
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Draycott Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1620, New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: (203) 299-5400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Draycott Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Communication First ($7K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 179 grants of 179 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (36%), Connecticut (30%), and New York (18%). Recipients in Maryland received 5% and those in Massachusetts received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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 grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $33K (2021). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $472,048 | $19,756 | $40,317 | $30,965 | 44 | $36,862 | $16,580 | $29,721 |
| 2023 | $492,609 | $15,367 | $36,097 | $23,425 | 42 | $23,425 | $9,984 | $27,134 |
| 2022 | $530,399 | $-584 | $28,385 | $23,600 | 43 | $23,600 | $8,929 | $27,597 |
| 2021 | $542,308 | $54,097 | $40,454 | $33,000 | 45 | $35,940 | $49,583 | $31,371 |
| 2020 | $528,665 | $-3,829 | $12,537 | $5,000 | 5 | — | $9,927 | $28,281 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Communication First says its mission is to protect the rights and advance the interests of people who cannot rely on speech alone to be heard and understood. Person to Person says it supports families and individuals with food, clothing, housing, and paths to economic opportunity. Reading Is Fundamental describes its work as inspiring children’s joy of reading to help address the U.S. literacy crisis.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions that include providing therapeutic treatment and education for young people and their families (Connecticut Junior Republic), advocating for people with spinal cord injuries or disease and wheelchair users (United Spinal Association), and offering high school students study-abroad opportunities (School Year Abroad).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $30,965. Grants ranged from $200 to $7,400, with a median of $370. The largest grant was $7,400 to Communication First for general support. Other notable grants included $1,500 to Planned Parenthood in New Haven; $1,300 each to American Red Cross in New Canaan, Channel 13 PBS WNET, Doctors Without Borders, and International Rescue Committee; and $1,040 each to Connecticut Children’s Hospital, UNICEF, and USA for UNHCR. These grants were reported for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Margot Draycott as manager/director and Mark Draycott as secretary/director.
Draycott Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margot Draycott
Manager & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Draycott
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Draycott Family Foundation
How much does Draycott Family Foundation give each year?
Draycott Family Foundation gave $31K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 42 grants.
What is Draycott Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Draycott Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $370, and its average grant was $704, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Draycott Family Foundation give grants?
Draycott Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were 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).
Does Draycott Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Draycott Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Draycott Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Draycott Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Communication First ($7,400), Planned Parenthood ($1,500) and American Red Cross ($1,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Draycott Family Foundation?
Draycott Family Foundation reported $472K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Draycott Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Communication First says its mission is to protect the rights and advance the interests of people who cannot rely on speech alone to be heard and understood. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Draycott Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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