Peckham Family Foundation

KATONAH, NY EIN: 14-1814765

The Peckham Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1999 and based in Katonah, New York. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$22.2M

-0.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.2M

+1.2% YoY

Grant Count

156

+23.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

-18.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peckham Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Grantmaking

The foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual giving activity. In 2023, the foundation made 119 grants totaling approximately $1.2 million. Recent notable grants include:

Grant Range

s vary, with recent awards ranging from tens of thousands to over $250,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with demonstrated support for institutions in the region including educational institutions, conservation organizations, and local community services.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $1.3M (85%)

Connecticut $42K (3%)

Kentucky $38K (3%)

Vermont $36K (2%)

Florida $20K (1%)

Ohio $20K (1%)

Pennsylvania $20K (1%)

California $11K (1%)

+10 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Illinois Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont

Cities

AlbanyAlfredAshtabulaAthensBeaconBedfordBedford HillsBelle MeadBenningtonBethkehemBostonBrewsterBriarcliffBridgeportBronxBrookfieldBrooklynCairoCambridgeCarmel

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $22.2 million
Total Revenue: $1.59 million
Total Expenses: $1.5 million
Total Liabilities: $0

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $22.19 million
Total Revenue: $1.25 million
Total Expenses: $1.36 million

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$22,183,215	$22,187,944	$22,291,012
Revenue	$1,594,593	$1,253,063	$10,874,827
Expenses	$1,501,212	$1,356,131	$777,334
Qualifying Distributions	$1,237,332	$1,222,608	$643,089
Net Investment Income	$1,317,627	$825,602	$471,923
Distributable Amount	$1,135,514	$1,096,469	$585,469

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

250 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Peckham Family Foundation

Foundation

Peckham Family Foundation: Basic Support Grants

PECKHAM FAMILY FOUNDATION

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Caramoor Center for Music ($93,250), Center for Discovery ($40,000), Boys & Girls Club of Stamford ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
12TH ROCK SPORTS MIDDLETOWN, NY	TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE IN COMMUNITY	$10,000
ABORTION POSITIVITY PROJECT INC ST PETERSBURGH, FL	TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE IN HEALTH	$5,000
ADDICTIONS CARE FOUNDATION INC ALBANY, NY	TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE IN HEALTH	$2,500
ALBANY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ALBANY, NY	TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE IN MUSIC	$5,000
ALFRED STATE ANNUAL FUND ALFRED, NY	TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE IN EDUCATION	$2,000
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF WOOD TURNERS ST PAUL, MN	TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE IN EDUCATION	$1,000
AMERICAN LEGION POST 236 NEWPORT BEACH, CA	TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE IN COMMUNITY	$10,000
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY NEW YORK, NY	TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE IN MUSEUMS	$8,000
ASHTABULA ARTS CENTER ASHTABULA, OH	TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE IN ARTS	$10,000
ASPHALT INSTITUTE FOUNDATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAM LEXINGTON, KY	TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE IN EDUCATION	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
AMY PECKHAM	TRUSTEE	1	—
JOHN R PECKHAM	TRUSTEE	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 29 Old Aspetong Road, Katonah, NY 10536-3844

Phone: 914-949-2000

EIN: 14-1814765

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Peckham Family Foundation?

The foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual giving activity. In 2023, the foundation made 119 grants totaling approximately $1.2 million. Recent notable grants include: • The Masters School: $260,000 (Education) • Scenic Hudson: $110,000 (Conservation) • New York Botanical Garden: $69,520 (Conservation) The foundation supports organizations across education, conservation, and other charitable purposes. Grant sizes vary, with recent awards ranging from tens of thousands to ove…

Where does Peckham Family Foundation make grants?

What size grants does Peckham Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Peckham Family Foundation awarded 156 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Peckham Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Peckham Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.