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Also known as: FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
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Meredith And Whitney George Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in DARIEN, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is W Whitney George. It holds total assets of $48.1M. Annual income is reported at $8.4M. Total assets have grown from $22.1M in 2010 to $43.1M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut and Rhode Island. According to available records, Meredith And Whitney George Family Foundation Inc. has made 190 grants totaling $10M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $2.6M and $4.6M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.6M distributed across 96 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $350 to $500K, with an average award of $53K. The foundation has supported 57 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, North Carolina, Massachusetts, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$48K
Largest Grant
$307K
Based on 48 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.
Meredith And Whitney George Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 190 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, NC, MA.
Meredith And Whitney George Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $10M across 190 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $53K. Individual grants have ranged from $350 to $500K.
Meredith And Whitney George Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Meredith And Whitney George Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in DARIEN, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W Whitney George | CHAIRMAN/SECY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Meredith M George | PRES/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$3.5M
Total Assets
$43.1M
Fair Market Value
$55.2M
Net Worth
$43.1M
Grants Paid
$2.9M
Contributions
$2M
Net Investment Income
$1.6M
Distribution Amount
$2.8M
Total: $23.7M
Total Grants
190
Total Giving
$10M
Average Grant
$53K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
57
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Madeira SchoolGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Mc Lean, VA | $500K | 2023 |
| The Hotchkiss SchoolCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Lakeville, CT | $363K | 2023 |
| Trinity College Annual FundGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Hartford, CT | $360K | 2023 |
| Wake Forest UniversityCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Winstonsalem, NC | $308K | 2023 |
| The Cure Alzheimer'S FundGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Wellesley Hills, MA | $253K | 2023 |
| Yale New Haven HospitalGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | New Haven, CT | $201K | 2023 |
| Darien Tech Comm FoundationCAPITAL COMPAIGN | Darien, CT | $200K | 2023 |
| Westerly HospitalGEN'L ON-GOING OPERTIONS | Westerly, RI | $144K | 2023 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall FoundationGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Wallingford, CT | $100K | 2023 |
| Norwalk Hospital FoundationGENERAL ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Norwalk, CT | $100K | 2023 |
| Duke UniversityCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Durham, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| The United TheatreGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Westerly, RI | $30K | 2023 |
| St Luke'S ChurchGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Darien, CT | $15K | 2023 |
| Darien YmcaGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Darien, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Darien LibraryGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Darien, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Stepping Stone MuseumGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Norwalk, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Teach For AmericaGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Community Fund Of DarienGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Darien, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Hands Across The SeaGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| New Canaan Country SchoolGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | New Canaan, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| East Beach AssociationGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Westerly, RI | $10K | 2023 |
| Spiritual Finance InitiativeGENERAL ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Westport, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Darien Nature CenterGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Darien, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Darien Ems Post 53GEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Darien, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Centro Infantel San PabloGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Laredo, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Family Children'S AgencyGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Norwalk, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| The Watch Hill ConservancyGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Westerly, RI | $5K | 2023 |
| Darien Land TrustGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Darien, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| New Mexico Women OrganizationGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Santa Fe, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| Ascent Soccer UsaGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Darien Community AssnGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Darien, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Person-To-Person Campership ProgramGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Darien, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Breast Cancer AllianceGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Greenwich, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Wfu Sigma Chi FoundationGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Winston Salem, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Warm CenterGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Westerville, OH | $3K | 2023 |
| Tuxedo Park SchoolGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Tuxedo Park, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Experian CampsGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Westport, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Westerly LibraryGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Westerly, RI | $2K | 2023 |
| A Better Chance In Darien IncGEN'L ONGOING OPERATIONS | Darien, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Colonial TheaterGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Pittsfield, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| At Home In DarienGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Darien, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Watch Hill Chapel SocietyGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Westerly, RI | $2K | 2023 |
| Darien Arts CenterGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Darien, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Darien Fire DepartmentGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Darien, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Children'S Community Development CeGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Westport, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Darien Police AssnGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Darien, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Watch Hill Improvement SocietyGENERAL ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Watch Hill, RI | $1K | 2023 |
| Wee Burn Scholarship FundGEN'L ON-GOING OPERATIONS | Darien, CT | $350 | 2023 |