Peridot Foundaion Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a particular focus on youth development, community service, and health-related initiatives. It provides funding to organizations that serve children and families, as well as those involved in environmental conservation. The foundation's mission reflects a commitment to enhancing the well-being of communities through grants to nonprofits that address diverse needs. While it primarily operates within a few states, its funding activities indicate a broader interest in supporting impactful programs that foster positive change.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized charities (often local) seeking modest general or project support, especially those working in youth/family services, community programs, environmental conservation, or local health causes in Connecticut or nearby Massachusetts.
Good Fit
- • Based in Connecticut or nearby Massachusetts (regional presence).
- • Work in youth development, family services, community service, or local environmental projects.
- • Requesting a modest grant (commonly $1K–$5K).
- • Can supply a written request with proof of tax-exempt status, board list, mission summary, project description and budget.
- • Is a new applicant or has limited prior foundation relationships (the funder regularly adds new grantees).
Geography
Grants span three states but are regionally concentrated: about 69% of dollars went to Connecticut and the foundation is based in Massachusetts, with only occasional out-of-state awards.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 15 distinct recipients across multiple sectors and 12 new grantees, indicating a broadly distributed recipient set despite some dollar concentration among the top five recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows strong turnover (12 new recipients in 2023 and only three repeats across two years) and the filings include explicit written-request instructions and a submission deadline, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
