Pepper Whiston Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Hartford, Connecticut · EIN 88-2811358 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.9M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$130,000
Total assets$42.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $60,000 and $130,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
84% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Washington, DC | For benefit the cats | $200,000 |
| Humane Society International | Washington, DC | End animal abuse and neglect | $160,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | For all animals with special focus on cats | $130,000 |
| Best Friend Animal Society | Kanab, UT | For benefit of cats | $130,000 |
| Connecticut Humane Society | Newington, CT | For benefit of cats | $130,000 |
| Every Cat Health Foundation | Wyckoff, NJ | For benefit of cats | $130,000 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | Yarmouth Port, MA | For benefit of cats in ukraine and gaza | $130,000 |
| Panthera | New York, NY | For benefit of cats | $130,000 |
| Pets for Vets Inc | Wilmington, NC | For benefit of animals | $130,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Protect endangered wildlife | $130,000 |
| Our Companions Animal Rescue & Sanctuary | Manchester, CT | For benefit of cats | $120,000 |
| Alley Cat Allies | Bethesda, MD | Advocate for cats | $110,000 |
| One Health Organization | Cleveland, OH | For benefit of cats | $70,000 |
| Alley Cat Rescue | Mt Ranier, MD | Advocate for cats | $60,000 |
| Big Cat Initiative | Jupiter, FL | For benefit of cats | $60,000 |
| Blind Cat Rescue and Sanctuary Inc | St Pauls, NC | Advocate for cats | $50,000 |
| Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary | Reno, NV | For large cat program | $40,000 |
| Humane Colorado | Denver, CO | For benefit of cats | $30,000 |
| Kitty Harbor | Griswold, CT | For benefit of cats | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,945,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $729,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $76,500 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349103642
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-2811358
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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