The O'herron Family Foundation
Historical FunderStamford, Connecticut · EIN 13-3244207 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$530K
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$9.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ANNE O'HERRON BURLEIGH PRES THE O'H |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 4816, STAMFORD CT 06907 |
| Phone | 2032530549 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM; DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION & ITS ACTIVITIES |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ONLY ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZED & OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) |
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
53% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolbe Cathedral High School | Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted | $107,500 |
| Horizons at Gfa | Westport, CT | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| St Paul's School | Concord, NH | Unrestricted | $27,600 |
| Horizons Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Keys | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| YMCA Cape Cod | Hyannis, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | Unrestricted | $18,500 |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Foundations in Education | Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The New Canaan Museum & Historical Society | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Williams College | Williamstown, MA | Unrestricted | $11,500 |
| At Home in Darien | Darien, CT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Canaan Library | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Quissett Harbor Preservation Trust | Falmouth, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Woods Hole, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Canaan YMCA | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted | $9,400 |
| Horizons at Shu | Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation | Stamford, CT | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Stepping Stone Museum | Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted | $5,850 |
| Middlebury College | Middlebury, VT | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| City Harvest | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| El Education | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Free Fair Litigation Group | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Horizons at New Canaan Country School | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Country School | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | Falmouth, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Ouimet Scholarship Fund | Wellesley, MA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Play for Pink | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Salt Pond Sanctuary | Falmouth, MA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The 300 Committee Land Trust | Falmouth, MA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Fairfield County's Community Foundation | Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Staying Put in New Canaan | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Chick Mission | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Impact Fairfield County | Greenwich, CT | Unrestricted | $2,200 |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Greenwich Academy | Greenwich, CT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Woodway Scholarship Fund | Darien, CT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Darien Land Trust | Darien, CT | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Ali Forney Center | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Fund | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Groton School | Groton, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, ME | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Open Medicine Foundation | Agoura Hills, CT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Reach Out and Read | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Westminster School | Simsbury, CT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hotchkiss School | Lakeville, CT | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wfuv-Fordham University | Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Woods Hole Public Library | Woods Hole, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $530,050 | 58 |
| 2023 | $431,450 | 45 |
| 2022 | $571,717 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600479349100780
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3244207
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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