The Petit Family Foundation Inc
The Petit Family Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Plainville, Connecticut. It honors Jennifer Hawke-Petit, Hayley Elizabeth Petit, and Michaela Rose Petit by supporting education for young people, especially women in the sciences; people affected by chronic illness; and efforts to help and protect people affected by violence.
Key facts about The Petit Family Foundation Inc
In short: The Petit Family Foundation Inc gave $872K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Connecticut. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 26-0627813
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $871,621
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- Average grant
- $21,791
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (11 of 40, 2025)
- Total assets
- $5,175,228
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation’s 2026 cycle required electronic applications. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The 2026 submission deadline was April 7, 2026; this is a past deadline.
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$5.2M
-1.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$872K
+15.8% YoY
Grant Count
40
-28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+62.1% YoY
Is The Petit Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 40 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to continue the kindness, idealism, and activism of Jennifer, Hayley, and Michaela Petit. Its funds support education, particularly for young people and women in the sciences; efforts to improve the lives of people affected by chronic illness; and efforts to protect and help people affected by violence. Its 2024 filing also describes scholarships for children and young adults in need and educational and family programs centered around multiple sclerosis.
Examples of 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Connecticut Children’s Foundation says its mission is to support Connecticut Children’s Medical Center by raising resources for people, research, technology, and equipment. Prudence Crandall Center says it helps individuals achieve lives free of domestic violence through care, advocacy, support, and education. Connecticut Science Center says it inspires lifelong learning through interactive and innovative science experiences. The CCSU Foundation says it obtains private contributions to support educational programs and research at Central Connecticut State University.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $871,621. Grants ranged from $5,500 to $194,769, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed item was $194,769 in donations to public charities; other notable grants included $100,000 to Quinnipiac University, $60,000 to Connecticut Children’s Foundation, $50,000 to Space Foundation, $46,510 to Connecticut Science Center, and $35,000 each to CT Invention Convention and Prudence Crandall Center. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as “PROGRAMS.”
Review Cycle
The 2026 submission deadline was April 7, 2026; this is a past deadline.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from The Petit Family Foundation Inc
Community Service Award
The Petit Family Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Hayley Petit Injury and Violence Prevention Fellowship
The Petit Family Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Hayley's Hope and Michaela's Miracle Rotary Commemorative Awards
The Petit Family Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it supports local communities, and its General Project Support program gives preference to local New England-based nonprofits. In 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to Connecticut recipients and 6% to Colorado recipients; the state associated with the remaining 22% is not specified in the filing data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $415K (2020) to $872K (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $872K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Donations to Public Charities ($195K). Together the top 10 received $593K.
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 208 grants of 218 (95%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donations to Public Charities | Programs | $194,769 |
| Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | Programs | $100,000 |
| Connecticut Children's Foundation Injury Prevention Center Hartford, CT | Programs | $60,000 |
| Space Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Programs | $50,000 |
| Connecticut Science Center Hartford, CT | Programs | $46,510 |
| CT Invention Convention Inc Hartford, CT | Programs | $35,000 |
| Prudence Crandall Center New Britain, CT | Programs | $35,000 |
| Interval House Inc Hartford, CT | Programs | $31,508 |
| Beat Parkinson's Today East Hartford, CT | Programs | $20,000 |
| Mystic Aquarium Mystic, CT | Programs | $20,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,175,228 | $584,605 | $1,087,370 | $871,621 | 40 |
| 2024 | $5,225,585 | $976,441 | $975,579 | $753,004 | 56 |
| 2023 | $4,873,160 | $507,442 | $972,739 | $488,543 | 38 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,175,228 | $5,225,585 | $4,873,160 |
| Revenue | $584,605 | $976,441 | $507,442 |
| Expenses | $1,087,370 | $975,579 | $972,739 |
| Net Investment Income | $209,874 | $619,282 | $169,105 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William A. Petit Jr. as president; Johanna Petit Chapman as vice president; Ronald A. Bucchi as treasurer; Bernard J. Lidestri as secretary; and Richard A. Bucchi, Tara A. Bucchi, and Andrew J. Chapman as directors. It also lists Michael R. Chambrello in development and Sanford Cloud Jr. and A. M. Portia Corbett as emeritus.
The Petit Family Foundation Inc is led by William A. Petit Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 23 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William A. Petit Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jayme V. Ierna
Grant Chair
Director → Grant Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Cole Getlin Snider
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn F. Petit
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James J. Ritchie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John F. St Pierre
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Magdalena G. Johndrow
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. James Wasz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard A. Bucchi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara A. Bucchi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Terricciano
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew J. Chapman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Petit
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Am Portia Corbett
Emeritus
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernard J. Lidestri
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph O. Ierna
Emeritus
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M. Burch Tracy Ford
Emeritus
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Thompson
Emeritus
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. Chambrello
Development
Director → Development, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald A. Bucchi
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William A. Petit Sr.
Emeritus
Vice President → Emeritus, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sanford Cloud Jr. Esq.
Emeritus
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johanna Petit Chapman
Vice President
On filings since 2024
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Johanna Chapman-Petit (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Kate Terriciano-Sirignano (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 310, Plainville, CT 06062
Phone: (860) 479-1436
Website: https://petitfamilyfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about The Petit Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Petit Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Petit Family Foundation Inc gave $872K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $753K across 56 grants.
What is The Petit Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Petit Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,791, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Petit Family Foundation Inc that year got $23K on average.
Where does The Petit Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Petit Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (10 grants), New Britain, CT (5 grants) and Waterbury, CT (2 grants).
Does The Petit Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on The Petit Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programs" (40 grants).
Who are The Petit Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Petit Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Donations to Public Charities ($194,769), Quinnipiac University ($100,000) and Connecticut Children's Foundation Injury Prevention Center ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Petit Family Foundation Inc?
The Petit Family Foundation Inc reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $585K.
What does The Petit Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to continue the kindness, idealism, and activism of Jennifer, Hayley, and Michaela Petit. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Petit Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2026 cycle required electronic applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Petit Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Petit Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0627813. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Petit 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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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