Performance Family Foundation Inc
Performance Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cheshire, Connecticut, that reported making grants to charitable organizations in 2025. Its 2025 filing states that it contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Performance Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Performance Family Foundation Inc gave $56K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Connecticut. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,508
- +30.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,701
- +30.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $255,402
- +319.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Performance Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 450 Castle Glenn, Cheshire, CT 06410
Phone: (203) 624-3200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Performance Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aces Education Fund ($10K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 15% to Rhode Island, 7% to California, and 2% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Performance Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2024) to $57K (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aces Education Fund Hamden, CT | Donation- to enhance and transform lives through education, innovation and leadership | $10,000 |
| The Providence Center Providence, RI | To provide mental health and addiction treatments in a community settingto provide mental health and addiction support services in a community setting. | $8,500 |
| St Vincent's Medical Center Philanthropy Dept Bridgeport, CT | Fundraiser to provide financial assistance to cancer patientscampaign to honor and support cancer patients. | $6,000 |
| Ball and Socket Arts Cheshire, CT | Donation to assist the transformation of industrial space to a space for community discovery, learning and engagement through the arts | $5,000 |
| St Vincent's Medical Center Philanthropy Dept-Swim Across the Sound Bridgeport, CT | Fundraiser to support cancer patients undergoing treatment and their families | $5,000 |
| Trinity Health of New Englandst Francis Foundation Hartford, CT | Donation- Making Miracles Happen Fundraiser | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Hospital Foundation Hartford, CT | To support the women's and infant center at st mary's hospital. | $5,000 |
| Limitless Horizons Lxil Santa Cruz, CA | To create academic and professional opportunites for women and families of chajul guatemala. | $4,000 |
| Green Stage Festival- Guilford Performing Arts Festival Company Guilford, CT | To support performing arts education and experience to inspire and empower the community. | $2,500 |
| Liv Free Foundation Trumbull, CT | To Support Children and Families Fighting Pediatric Cancer | $1,008 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $255,402 | $250,032 | $55,508 | $55,508 | 15 | $55,508 | $32 | $1,938 |
| 2024 | $60,878 | $50,006 | $42,556 | $42,550 | 15 | $42,550 | $6 | $1,665 |
| 2023 | $53,428 | $60,421 | $56,993 | $56,950 | 14 | $56,950 | $421 | $1,428 |
| 2022 | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $81 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Performance Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for education, mental health and addiction services, cancer patients and their families, arts education, women and girls, and community needs.
Among its grantees, The Providence Center describes its work as providing treatment and supportive services in a community setting for people affected by psychiatric illnesses, emotional problems, and addictions. St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation describes its role as part of Trinity Health of New England and Trinity Health, serving communities as a compassionate and transforming healing presence. Key Biscayne Community Foundation says it raises funds to make grants benefiting its community. United Community and Family Services describes its work as improving the health and well-being of the Eastern Connecticut community through health and human services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $55,508. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $4,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $10,000 to ACES Education Fund for education, innovation, and leadership; $8,500 to The Providence Center for community-based mental health and addiction services; and $6,000 to St. Vincent’s Medical Center Philanthropy Department for assistance to cancer patients. Other grants included $5,000 each to Ball and Socket Arts, St. Vincent’s Medical Center Philanthropy Department–Swim Across the Sound, Trinity Health of New England/St. Francis Foundation, and St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven Sadler as founder and Miles Sadler and Robert Consla as trustees.
Performance Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Miles Sadler
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Consla
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Sadler
Founder
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Performance Family Foundation Inc
How much does Performance Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Performance Family Foundation Inc gave $56K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 15 grants.
What is Performance Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Performance Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,701, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Performance Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Performance Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Performance Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Rhode Island (15%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bridgeport, CT (2 grants), Hartford, CT (2 grants) and Cheshire, CT (2 grants).
Does Performance Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Performance Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Performance Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Performance Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Aces Education Fund ($10,000), The Providence Center ($8,500) and St Vincent's Medical Center Philanthropy Dept ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Performance Family Foundation Inc?
Performance Family Foundation Inc reported $255K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Performance Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for education, mental health and addiction services, cancer patients and their families, arts education, women and girls, and community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Performance Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Performance Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Performance Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4412764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Performance Family Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Performance Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/performance-family-foundation-inc-morg_ce8e4f192d3f4298af0fe6db6703e23f
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