Petit Family Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Plainville, Connecticut · EIN 26-0627813
- Connecticut
- Plainville
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Connecticut
- Total giving
- $890KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $5.2MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE PETIT FAMILY FOUNDATION HONORS THE MEMORIES OF JENNIFER HAWKE-PETIT, HAYLEY ELIZABETH PETIT, AND MICHAELA ROSE PETIT BY CONTINUING THE KINDNESS, IDEALISM AND ACTIVISM THAT DEFINED THEIR LIVES. THE FOUNDATION'S FUNDS ARE GIVEN TO FOSTER THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY WOMEN IN THE SCIENCES; TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE AFFECTED BY CHRONIC ILLNESS; AND TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Donations to Public Charities | $190K | 2021 |
| Ct Invention Convention Inc | $35K | 2021 |
| Injury Prevention Center | $35K | 2021 |
| Hospital for Special Care | $33K | 2021 |
| The Center for Family Justice Inc | $25K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.petitfamilyfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.