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Helen & Sidney Witty Foundation is a private corporation based in EAST GRANBY, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Patricia Drasner. It holds total assets of $825K. Annual income is reported at $525K. Total assets have decreased from $1.2M in 2010 to $919K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut and New York. According to available records, Helen & Sidney Witty Foundation has made 141 grants totaling $187K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $56K in 2021 to $37K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $94K distributed across 64 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $10K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 73 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, which account for 67% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$120
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 32 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Helen & Sidney Witty Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 141 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CT, RI.
Helen & Sidney Witty Foundation has distributed a total of $187K across 141 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $10K.
Helen & Sidney Witty Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Helen & Sidney Witty Foundation is headquartered in EAST GRANBY, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth French | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anthony Freund | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$54K
Total Assets
$919K
Fair Market Value
$919K
Net Worth
$899K
Grants Paid
$37K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$22K
Distribution Amount
$44K
Total: $713K
Total Grants
141
Total Giving
$187K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
73
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Univ GiftsUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Providence, RI | $10K | 2023 |
| The Dalton SchoolUNRESTRICTED GRANT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Fidelco Guide Dog FoundationUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Wilton, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| PublicolorUNRESTRICTED GRANT | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of SneUNRESTRICTED GRANT | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| The Bushnell CenterUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Hartford, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| WnycUNRESTRICTED GRANT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| World Central KitchenUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Make A Wish FoundationUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Phoenix, AZ | $1K | 2023 |
| Pilots To The RescueUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S Assn Ct ChapterUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Gifts Of Love IncUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Avon, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Resolve New EnglandUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Waltham, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Hole In The Wall GangUNRESTRICTED GRANT | New Haven, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| The V FoundationUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Cary, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Renbrook FundUNRESTRICTED GRANT | West Hartford, CT | $500 | 2023 |
| Cptv-WnprUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Hartford, CT | $500 | 2023 |
| Narcotic Enforcement OfficersUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Port Reading, NJ | $500 | 2023 |
| Pitchblack ImmersiveUNRESTRICTED GRANT | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| WinnycorgUNRESTRICTED GRANT | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| The ShedUNRESTRICTED GRANT | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Fbpay Sheldrick Wildlife TrustUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Laguna Hills, CA | $100 | 2023 |
| Westchester Land TrUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Bedford Hills, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Actblue - Naral Pro-ChoiceUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Somerville, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Danny Rons RescueUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Wellington, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Of HartfordUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Hartford, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Sidewalk UniversityUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Maplewood, NJ | $1K | 2022 |
| Connecticut Humane SocietyUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Newington, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Autism SpeaksUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Princeton, NJ | $1K | 2022 |