Petit Family Foundation

Organization Overview

Petit Family Foundation is located in Plainville, CT. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Petit Family Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Petit Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Petit Family Foundation generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $715.7k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Petit Family Foundation has awarded 181 individual grants totaling $3,791,769. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CONTRIBUTIONS ARE PROVIDED TO CHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO FOSTER THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY WOMEN IN THE SCIENCES; TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE AFFECTED BY CHRONIC ILLNESSES; AND TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE.


SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IN NEED TO ASSIST WITH THEIR EDUCATION.


THE FOUNDATION SELLS VARIOUS MERCHANDISE INCLUDING FOUR O'CLOCK FLOWER SEEDS. THE SALE OF THE FLOWER SEEDS IS PART OF MICHAELA'S GARDEN PROJECT, WHICH WAS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE AREA FAMILIES AND YOUTH TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY SERVICE. EACH YEAR THE FOUR OCLOCKS HAVE BEEN RE- PLANTED FROM HARVESTED SEEDS. THE SEEDS FROM THESE PLANTS WERE HARVESTED, PACKED AND ARE BEING SOLD IN SPECIALLY DESIGNED PACKS OF 25 SEEDS. THE OTHER MERCHANDISE SOLD ARE SHIRTS, JACKETS, HATS, BLANKETS, LUMINARIES, TOTES AND BAGS, DECALS, WRISTBANDS, CHARMS, AND PINS. THE FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THE SELLING OF THESE PRODUCTS ARE DISBURSED TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO HELP FOSTER THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY WOMEN IN THE SCIENCES; TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE AFFECTED BY CHRONIC ILLNESSES; AND TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ronald A Bucchi
Treasurer
$0
William A Petit Sr
Emeritus
$0
Bernard J Lidestri
Secretary
$0
Johanna Chapman-Petit
Vice Preside
$0
Joseph O Ierna
Emeritus
$0
Richard A Bucchi
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,027,132
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,027,132
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $120,520
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $362,628
Net Income from Fundraising Events $11,107
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,546,285

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Petit Family Foundation has awarded $552,491 in support to 39 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

DONATIONS TO PUBLIC CHARITIES

PURPOSE: PROGRAMS

$101,508

PRUDENCE CRANDALL CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

New Britain, CT

PURPOSE: PROGRAMS

$35,000

HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL CAREFOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

New Britain, CT

PURPOSE: PROGRAMS

$33,333

THE CENTER FOR FAMILY JUSTICE INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Bridgeport, CT

PURPOSE: PROGRAMS

$25,000

SURVIVORS OF HOMICIDE INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Wethersfield, CT

PURPOSE: PROGRAMS

$24,148

JACKSON LABORATORY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Bar Harbor, ME

PURPOSE: PROGRAMS

$20,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Petit Family Foundation has recieved totaling $500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Farmington Bank Community Foundation Inc

Hartford, CT

PURPOSE: BOARD/EMPLOYEE MATCH

$500
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