Petchers Foundation Inc
Historical FunderFairfield, Connecticut · EIN 20-5272600 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BRIAN PETCHERS |
|---|---|
| Address | 2001 MOREHOUSE HWY, FAIRFIELD CT 06824 |
| Phone | 2039290266 |
| Form and materials | COMPLETE PROPOSAL INCL. EVIDENCE OF TAX EXEMPTION AND BUDGET |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | NO |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
97% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Rain Forest Foundation US | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Rain Forest Trust | Vint Hill, VA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Unicef | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Antidefamation League | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Hadassah | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Health in Harmony | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $7,700 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Propublica | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Food Bank for NYC | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Feeding America | Elmsford, NY | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Reporters for Freedom | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Purchase, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Als Association | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Conservation International | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Uja Federation of NY | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| National Audubon Society | Greenwich, CT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| International Refugee Assistance Pr | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Mount Kisco, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Jane Frances de Chantal Church | Wantagh, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $300 |
| One World Children's Fund | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Kellerman Foundation | Richardson, TX | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Jafina | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Institute for Educational Acheivemt | New Milford, NJ | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Congregation Anshe Sholom | New Rochelle, NY | Unrestricted | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $162,100 | 37 |
| 2023 | $96,850 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349102611
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5272600
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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