Family Foundation | Old Greenwich, Connecticut | EIN: 13-4192506
The Phffoundation Inc is a private family foundation rooted in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. We partner with mission-aligned nonprofit organizations to advance youth development, environmental stewardship, the arts, and local community wellness across Fairfield County.
Headquartered in Old Greenwich, CT, The Phffoundation Inc operates as a private family foundation focused on thoughtful, intentional philanthropy. Our grantmaking philosophy centers on long-term partnerships rather than one-time, transactional gifts. We seek out organizations with strong leadership, clear measurable outcomes, and deep roots within the communities they serve.
We believe that thriving communities require a balance of creative expression, healthy natural spaces, supportive services for young people, and resources for vulnerable neighbors. Our board includes family trustees and independent community advisors who bring diverse perspectives to our funding decisions.
We maintain rigorous standards of transparency and stewardship. Our Employer Identification Number is 13-4192506. We prioritize unrestricted and multi-year operating support for our strongest nonprofit partners whenever possible.
Mentorship & skill-building
Conservation & green education
Accessible creative programs
Local support & food security
To invest in mission-driven nonprofits across Fairfield County that nurture creative potential, protect local ecosystems, build resilience in young people, and advance equitable wellness resources for residents of all backgrounds.
A region where every young person has access to mentorship and creative outlets, local natural spaces are protected for future generations, and community organizations have stable funding to serve neighbors in need.
We accept Letters of Inquiry (LOI) from registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations primarily operating within Fairfield County, Connecticut. We do not provide grants to individuals, political campaigns, lobbying activity, or religious proselytization.
Funding for after-school programs, mentorship, college readiness, social-emotional learning, and workforce skill development for children and teens from low-income households.
Supports land preservation, watershed protection, community gardening, environmental education, climate resilience projects and local green space maintenance across the county.
Funding for youth art, music, theater, museum outreach and cultural programs that remove financial barriers so all children and families can participate in the arts.
Grants to food pantries, meal delivery programs and organizations working to reduce household hunger and address short-term emergency needs for families in crisis.
Support for community counseling, peer support groups, trauma-informed care and preventive wellness programs serving youth and families in Fairfield County.
Select multi-year unrestricted grants for trusted partner nonprofits with proven track records of impact, allowing organizations to invest in leadership and infrastructure.
We collaborate closely with our grantees to track outcomes and publish annual impact reports for full transparency to our trustees and community partners.
Active Grantee Partners
Primary Funding Pillars
Community Members Served Yearly
Multi-Year Grant Portfolio
Our grant review cycles happen quarterly. All applicants must first submit a Letter of Inquiry. Full proposals are only invited after successful LOI review. Eligible applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating primarily in Fairfield County, CT.
For grant eligibility questions, annual report requests, partnership inquiries or administrative support, please reach out to our foundation team. We respond during standard business hours, Monday through Friday.
1700 E Putnam Ave Ste 206
Old Greenwich, CT, US 06870
7518763100
info@thephffoundation.cyou
13-4192506