The Pryor Foundation
The Pryor Foundation is a private foundation based in West Hartford, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, while its website describes a mission of helping children and families facing sudden adversity.
The Pryor Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pryor Foundation gave $141K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Connecticut. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,500
- -31.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,036
- -17.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $5,686,440
- +1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (50% 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 Pryor Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website’s Rapid Response application is a separate program for eligible families, not an application process for outside organizations seeking grants. The website says applicants must be active families at a Children of America partner school, have at least one enrolled child, be in good standing, have household income at or below the community median, and be at risk of withdrawing a child from childcare because of adversity. The process begins with a confidential online application, followed by initial screening, an eligibility interview if the application passes screening, and a final determination.
- Contact
Mailing address: 29 Fernbrook, West Hartford, CT 06107
Phone: (860) 561-8520
Website: https://thepryorfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pryor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wadsworth Atheneum Museum ($25K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (50%), Michigan (18%), and Ohio (14%). The filing also reports shares for recipients in Washington, DC (7%) and New Hampshire (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Pryor Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 46% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $140K (2021) to $206K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth Atheneum Museum Hartford, CT | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Peace Neighborhood Ann Arbor, MI | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Hartford Hospital Hartford, CT | General Fund | $20,000 |
| The HARTFORD STAGE Hartford, CT | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Hartford Symphony Orchestra Hartford, CT | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Georgetown Ministry Center Washington, DC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| NECIC Mansfield, OH | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Jaffrey ANC Center Jaffrey, NH | General Fund | $7,500 |
| Maria Mitchell Association Nantucket, MA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Renaissance Theatre Mansfield, OH | General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 | $5,686,440 | $275,821 | $184,887 | $140,500 | 14 | $146,300 | $236,768 | $320,284 |
| 2023 | $5,581,738 | $211,788 | $226,793 | $205,968 | 17 | $205,968 | $190,944 | $296,592 |
| 2022 | $5,601,713 | $3,113,497 | $180,606 | $164,750 | 19 | $164,750 | $51,698 | $202,007 |
| 2021 | $2,733,835 | $1,412,400 | $154,892 | $139,989 | 14 | $139,989 | $239,270 | $105,676 |
| 2020 | $1,436,235 | $168,380 | $186,399 | $161,149 | 16 | — | $149,872 | $91,276 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pryor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $320K 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
The website states the mission as “where no child is left behind,” with an emphasis on helping families facing unexpected crises so children’s education can continue without interruption. It describes Rapid Response support for families and educators connected to partner schools, and a Community program that helps schools connect families with resources.
The 2024 grants also went to organizations with varied missions. The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art says it advances knowledge and inspires people to experience and appreciate art and culture; Hartford Hospital says it works to improve the health and healing of the people and communities it serves. Georgetown Ministry Center describes its work as seeking lasting solutions for people who are homeless or near homeless through outreach, counseling, placement, and service coordination. Hartford Symphony Orchestra says it enriches lives and community through music. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 14 grants totaling $140,500 in 2024. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $25,000, with a median of $8,750. Its reported grant totals were $205,968 across 17 grants in 2023 and $164,750 across 19 grants in 2022.
Notable 2024 grants included $25,000 each to Wadsworth Atheneum Museum and Peace Neighborhood Center, $20,000 to Hartford Hospital, $15,000 to Hartford Stage, and $10,000 each to Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Georgetown Ministry Center, and NECIC. The filing lists the grants’ purposes as general fund support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists F Loyal Bemiller as trustee/secretary and Esther A Pryor, Elizabeth P Bradley, and Daniel A Pryor as trustees.
The Pryor Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel A. Pryor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth P. Bradley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Esther A. Pryor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
F. Loyal Bemiller
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Pryor Foundation
How much does The Pryor Foundation give each year?
The Pryor Foundation gave $141K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $206K across 17 grants.
What is The Pryor Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pryor Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,750, and its average grant was $10,036, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Pryor Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Pryor Foundation give grants?
The Pryor Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (18%) and Ohio (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (4 grants) and Mansfield, OH (4 grants).
Does The Pryor Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Pryor Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Pryor Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pryor Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wadsworth Atheneum Museum ($25,000), Peace Neighborhood ($25,000) and Hartford Hospital ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pryor Foundation?
The Pryor Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $146K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $320K (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 does The Pryor Foundation fund?
The website states the mission as “where no child is left behind,” with an emphasis on helping families facing unexpected crises so children’s education can continue without interruption. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pryor Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Pryor Foundation's EIN?
The Pryor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6056108. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Pryor 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 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Pryor Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-pryor-foundation-morg_288a3508255548778768b9762bf08b99
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