Oscar Frederick Peyser Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHartford, Connecticut · EIN 13-6065515 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
31% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth Atheneum | Hartford, CT | Art Museum | $120,000 |
| Saint Patrick Saint Anthony Church | Hartford, CT | Religious | $15,000 |
| Fdn for Cure for Mitochodrial Dis | Cheshire, CT | Medical Research | $7,500 |
| Colby Sawyer College | New London, NH | Education | $7,500 |
| Jdrf | Farmington, CT | Medical Research | $5,000 |
| Convent of the Sacred Heart | New York, NY | Religious Education | $5,000 |
| Faithcare | Hartford, CT | Medical Services | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Association CT Chapter | Chicago, IL | Medical Services | $5,000 |
| Saint Marys Home | West Hartford, CT | Residential Home Care | $2,500 |
| Archbishops Annuyal Appeal | Hartford, CT | Religious | $2,500 |
| Real Art Ways | Hartford, CT | Performing and Visual Arts | $2,500 |
| Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation | Bloomfield, CT | Services for the Blind | $2,500 |
| Harc | Hartford, CT | Services for Disabled Individuals | $2,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Animal Rescue | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Disaster Relief Services | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Hagerstown, MD | Medical Research | $1,000 |
| Bushnell Theater | Hartford, CT | Performing Arts | $1,000 |
| My Sisters Place | Hartford, CT | Homeless Shelter and Related Services | $1,000 |
| Saint Francis Hospital | Hartford, CT | Medical Care | $0 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals. We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $187,000 | 21 |
| 2022 | $150,650 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Apr 3, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620969349100207
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6065515
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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