The Finn Family Foundation Inc
The Finn Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hobe Sound, Florida. In 2024, it reported 47 grants totaling $296,835 to charitable organizations, including organizations in education, community services, and health.
The Finn Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Finn Family Foundation Inc gave $297K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Connecticut. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $296,835
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +27.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,316
- -33.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,030
- Total assets
- $5,196,701
- -2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (9 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Finn Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6945 Se Mourning Dove Way, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
Phone: (203) 532-1520
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Finn Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sacred Heart of Greenwich ($100K). Together the top 10 received $242K.
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 207 grants of 213 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Connecticut accounted for 59% of grant dollars, Florida 11%, New Jersey 9%, Massachusetts 7%, and California 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Finn Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 41 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $229K (2020) to $352K (2023). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $297K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart of Greenwich Greenwich, CT | Support of Organization | $100,000 |
| St Benedicts Prep Newark, NJ | Support of Organization | $25,000 |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | Support of Organization Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Loblolly Community Foundation Hobe Sound, FL | Support of Organizationsupport of Organization | $15,585 |
| Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | Support of Organization | $15,000 |
| Kids in Crisis Cos Cob, CT | Support of Organization | $15,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Foundation Stuart, FL | Support of Organization | $10,000 |
| Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | Support of Organization | $10,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital Greenwich, CT | Support of Organization | $10,000 |
| Saint Mary's College Moraga, CA | Support of Organization | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,196,701 | $162,009 | $307,399 | $296,835 | 47 | $300,592 | $224,671 | $265,011 |
| 2023 | $5,342,091 | $270,665 | $366,335 | $352,426 | 37 | $355,566 | $227,947 | $255,770 |
| 2022 | $5,437,761 | $572,641 | $333,427 | $321,966 | 39 | $327,695 | $310,357 | $258,639 |
| 2021 | $5,198,547 | $208,143 | $249,237 | $238,376 | 43 | $241,806 | $142,148 | $265,778 |
| 2020 | $5,239,641 | $194,077 | $239,761 | $229,236 | 47 | — | $141,660 | $266,559 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Finn Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $265K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Fairfield University, whose stated mission is to conduct an educational institution in Connecticut and perform other works of education, charity, and religion. Kids in Crisis describes its work as building healthy communities where children and families thrive through prevention, counseling, and 24-hour crisis services. Loblolly Community Foundation says it supports the educational, health, and welfare needs of the Hobe Sound and Martin County community.
Saint Mary’s College of California describes its mission as providing retiree health benefits to former employees and their spouses and dependents, with other benefits possible under its plan documents.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $296,835. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $100,000, with a median of $1,030. Its largest listed grants included $100,000 to Sacred Heart of Greenwich; $25,000 to St Benedicts Prep; $20,000 to Boston College; and $15,585 to Loblolly Community Foundation. Other listed awards included $15,000 each to Fairfield University and Kids in Crisis, and $10,000 each to Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Foundation, Fairfield University, Greenwich Hospital, and Saint Mary’s College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Phyllis Finn as president and Daniel R Finn Jr as secretary.
The Finn Family Foundation Inc is led by Phyllis Finn, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Phyllis Finn
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel R. Finn Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 The Finn Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Finn Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Finn Family Foundation Inc gave $297K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $352K across 37 grants.
What is The Finn Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Finn Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,030, and its average grant was $6,316, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Finn Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Finn Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Finn Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (11%) and New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwich, CT (9 grants), Hobe Sound, FL (5 grants), Fairfield, CT (2 grants) and Cos Cob, CT (2 grants).
Does The Finn Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on The Finn Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Organization" (45 grants).
Who are The Finn Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Finn Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Sacred Heart of Greenwich ($100,000), Fairfield University ($25,000 across 2 grants) and St Benedicts Prep ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Finn Family Foundation Inc?
The Finn Family Foundation Inc reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $301K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $265K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Finn Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Fairfield University, whose stated mission is to conduct an educational institution in Connecticut and perform other works of education, charity, and religion. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Finn Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 The Finn Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Finn Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1405387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Finn 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Finn Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-finn-family-foundation-inc-morg_2a7598f08dae4174a8bca49b435e7f6e
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