The Pritchard Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in New Canaan, Connecticut. Established in 1998 and granted tax-exempt status in June 1999, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with the legal name Klingensteinm Lee Et Al Ttee. The foundation focuses on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.0M
-3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+10.6% YoY
Grant Count
25
+4.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$54K
+6.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pritchard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on grantmaking patterns, the foundation supports organizations in the following areas:
- Education
- Science and STEM education
- Human Services
- Environmental conservation
- Animals and wildlife
- Children and youth
- Health and well-being
- Human rights
Grantmaking
No formal application process information is publicly available.
Grant Range
$1,000 to $375,000
Average Grant
amount: approximately $50,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with notable concentration in:
- Connecticut (New Canaan, Bridgeport, New Haven, Westport)
- New York (Brooklyn, New York City)
- Washington, DC
- New Hampshire (Holderness)
- California (La Jolla)
- Colorado (Carbondale)
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total Assets: $22,716,600
- Total Revenue: $1,242,590
- Total Expenses: $1,695,823
- Total Liabilities: $0
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total Assets: $22,041,765
- Total Revenue: $1,154,570
- Total Expenses: $1,844,005
Staffing:
- 1 employee (as of 2023-2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,041,765 | $22,716,600 | $19,508,888 |
| Revenue | $1,154,570 | $1,242,590 | $1,752,836 |
| Expenses | $1,844,005 | $1,695,823 | $2,064,832 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,527,610 | $1,407,717 | $1,760,280 |
| Net Investment Income | $844,421 | $967,320 | $1,487,379 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,673,455 | $1,443,923 | $1,312,022 |
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
110 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include El Education ($250,000), Defenders of Wildlife ($100,000), New Canaan Library ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALL OUR KIN NEW HAVEN, CT | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PUPROSES | $25,000 |
| BRIDGERCARE BOZEMAN, MT | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PUPROSES | $25,000 |
| CONNECTICUT HUMANE SOCIETY WESTPORT, CT | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PUPROSES | $50,000 |
| DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE WASHINGTON, DC | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PUPROSES | $100,000 |
| EDIBLE SCHOOLYARD BROOKLYN, NY | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PUPROSES | $75,000 |
| EL EDUCATION NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PUPROSES | $250,000 |
| FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NORWALK, CT | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PUPROSES | $50,000 |
| HORIZONS BRIDGEPORT BRIDGEPORT, CT | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PUPROSES | $75,000 |
| HORIZONS NYC BROOKLYN, NY | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PUPROSES | $25,000 |
| HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION BRIDGEPORT, CT | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PUPROSES | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees:
- Lee P. Klingenstein
- Joanne Ziesing (Trustee, compensation: $160,000 as of 2024)
- Peter Ziesing
- Allen Grossman
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOANNE ZIESING | TRUSTEE | 25 | $160,000 |
| PETER ZIESING | TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 55 Wellesley Drive New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: (203) 962-8589
EIN: 23-7982138
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pritchard Foundation fund?
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on grantmaking patterns, the foundation supports organizations in the following areas: • Education • Science and STEM education • Human Services • Environmental conservation • Animals and wildlife • Children and youth • Health and well-being • Human rights
How do I apply for a grant from Pritchard Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • In 2023, the foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $1,211,782 • Average grant amount: approximately $50,000 • Typical grant range: $1,000 to $375,000 **Recent Grants (2023-2024):** • The New Canaan Library: $200,000 (2023) and $100,000 (2024) • The Taft School Corporation: $175,000 (2023) • Defenders of Wildlife: $100,000 (2023 and 2024) • EL Education: $250,000 (2024) • Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services Inc. (among grantees) **Application Process:** No formal applic…
Where does Pritchard Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with notable concentration in: • Connecticut (New Canaan, Bridgeport, New Haven, Westport) • New York (Brooklyn, New York City) • Washington, DC • New Hampshire (Holderness) • California (La Jolla) • Colorado (Carbondale)
What size grants does Pritchard Foundation award?
In 2024, Pritchard Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $54K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Pritchard Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Pritchard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Pritchard Foundation's EIN?
Pritchard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7982138. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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