The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation
The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $13.8M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $589K.
The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation at a glance
In short: The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation gave $75K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $15K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $75,000
- -81.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- -44.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -67.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $13,758,335
- +3.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (87% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Greenwich Country Day School Inc ($25K). Together the top 5 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 29 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 6% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2026) to $667K (2021). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Country Day School Inc Greenwich, CT | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Taft School Corporation Watertown, CT | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| The Greenwich Land Trust Inc Greenwich, CT | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America Atlanta, GA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Greenwich Historical Society Cos Cob, CT | General Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,758,335 | $591,389 | $92,470 | $75,000 | 5 | $79,307 | $588,582 | $1,376,998 |
| 2025 | $13,259,416 | $642,265 | $433,525 | $410,000 | 9 | $411,262 | $641,002 | $1,309,506 |
| 2024 | $13,050,676 | $509,522 | $512,834 | $418,000 | 6 | $421,186 | $851,390 | $1,068,297 |
| 2023 | $13,053,985 | $6,669,599 | $387,166 | $376,000 | 8 | $379,715 | $6,667,147 | $933,058 |
| 2022 | $6,771,552 | $335,065 | $210,364 | $193,764 | 1 | $197,814 | $331,015 | $1,131,705 |
| 2021 | $6,646,851 | $212,887 | $678,123 | $666,700 | 1 | — | $316,292 | $891,296 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Alexander L. Sacerdote
Trustee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alisa Ann Sacerdote-Brockelman
Trustee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Lee Sacerdote
Trustee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurence A. Sacerdote
Trustee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Peter M Sacerdote Foundation
How much does The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation give each year?
The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation gave $75K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $410K across 9 grants.
What is The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation's typical grant size?
The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation give grants?
The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwich, CT (2 grants).
Does The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation's largest grantees?
The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Greenwich Country Day School Inc ($25,000), Taft School Corporation ($20,000) and The Greenwich Land Trust Inc ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation?
The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation reported $13.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation's EIN?
The Peter M Sacerdote Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3102940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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