The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation
The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut. Its reported 2025 grants were for general charitable purposes.
The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation gave $2.7M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $1.4M), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,711,746
- +2376.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -95.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,355,873
- +59335.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,355,873
- Primary geography
- Florida (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation
- 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: Cummings Lockwood Smm PO Box, Stamford, CT 06904
Phone: (203) 327-1700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was O'Brien Watkins Family Fndtdonor Advised Fund at Raymond James Charitable ($1.4M). Together the top 2 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
220 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 218 grants of 220 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The two listed 2025 recipients were located in Florida and South Carolina, each receiving 50% of that year’s grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2376% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2021) to $2.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| O'Brien Watkins Family Fndtdonor Advised Fund at Raymond James Charitable St Petersburg, FL | General Charitable | $1,355,873 |
| The Bezzeg Family Foundation Campobello, SC | General Charitable | $1,355,873 |
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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 | — | $48,918 | $2,764,313 | $2,711,746 | 2 | $2,717,455 | $3,038 | $92,544 |
| 2024 | $825,553 | $181,508 | $158,787 | $109,500 | 48 | $113,366 | $136,410 | $120,286 |
| 2023 | $805,052 | $113,184 | $153,279 | $110,000 | 50 | $112,914 | $74,024 | $108,880 |
| 2022 | $847,982 | $130,174 | $158,442 | $109,500 | 60 | $114,156 | $85,314 | $110,858 |
| 2021 | $881,184 | $85,123 | $120,463 | $90,000 | 60 | — | $54,660 | $113,075 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K 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 is stated in the available information. The 2025 grants listed both had a general charitable purpose.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported two grants totaling $2,711,746. Each grant was $1,355,873. The recipients were O'Brien Watkins Family Fndtdonor Advised Fund at Raymond James Charitable and The Bezzeg Family Foundation.
In 2024, it reported 48 grants totaling $109,500. In 2023, it reported 50 grants totaling $110,000. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 2 grants totaling $2.7 million.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lisa H Bezzeg and Molly O'Brien Watkins as co-trustees.
The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa H. Bezzeg
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly O'Brien Watkins
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation
How much does The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation give each year?
The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation gave $2.7M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $110K across 48 grants.
What does The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation fund?
No mission is stated in the available information. The 2025 grants listed both had a general charitable purpose. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation?
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 ↑
Where does The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation make grants?
The two listed 2025 recipients were located in Florida and South Carolina, each receiving 50% of that year’s grant dollars.
How much is The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation's EIN?
The Edward E Hood Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6304421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Edward E Hood Jr 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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