Peco Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes, primarily focusing on arts and culture, education, and community services. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing cultural heritage through funding for museums and arts organizations, as well as promoting social welfare by supporting community centers and food banks. The foundation serves various populations, including youth, vulnerable communities, and organizations dedicated to environmental conservation. It primarily operates within New York, providing grants to local charities and educational institutions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A New York–based nonprofit seeking general operating support, typically mid-to-small awards, with demonstrated program fit in arts, education, community services or human services and an existing local relationship or referral to trustees or current grantees.
Good Fit
- • Organization is physically based in New York.
- • Request is for general operating or broad-purpose support rather than a competitive project grant.
- • Applicant is known to the foundation or has an introduction from an existing grantee or local trustee.
- • Typical ask aligns with common award sizes (many grants in the $5k–$25k range, occasional larger grants).
- • Track record of community impact in arts, education, youth development, or social services.
Geography
Across the observed years the foundation’s grants were confined to a single state; in each filing 100% of grant dollars and grant counts went to New York organizations.
Recipient Variety
The funder distributed grants to a large number of distinct independent recipients (about 158 in 2024) across arts, education and social service sectors, with only modest concentration at the top (top five ~24%).
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows the foundation operates by preselection/invitation rather than an open application process; while some new grantees appear each year (38 in 2024), the stated 'only preselected' policy and absence of a public submission route make it unlikely that an unfamiliar applicant can successfully apply without a referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
