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Also known as: BINGHAM FOUNDATION
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The W Richard Bingham And Winifred W Bingham Foundation is a private trust based in SARATOGA SPGS, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Shade Tree Jesse George. It holds total assets of $4.1M. Annual income is reported at $491K. Total assets have grown from $2.6M in 2011 to $4.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. Please note, the foundation is not involved in any direct charitable activities. Its primary purpose is to support, by contributions, other charitable organizations exempt. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including California, New York, Florida. According to available records, The W Richard Bingham And Winifred W Bingham Foundation has made 17 grants totaling $304K, with a median grant of $750. Annual giving has decreased from $171K in 2021 to $134K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $134K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Florida, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The W Richard Bingham And Winifred W Bingham Foundation reported 17 individual grants totaling $304,383 between 2021 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $750. Half of those grants fell between $300 and $5,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $133,750. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $233,465 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in CA (5 of 17), followed by NY (5) and FL (4). In total the foundation's grantees span 5 states. Of its 17 distinct grantees, 0 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the exception rather than the norm. Its largest institutional recipients were Leland Stanford Junior University ($100,000), University Of California Berkeley ($33,333) and California Academy Of Sciences ($25,000).
Computed from 17 individual grant records (2021–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 5 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$625
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 16 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Please note, the foundation is not involved in any direct charitable activities. Its primary purpose is to support, by contributions, other charitable organizations exempt
Under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).
Please note, the foundation is not involved in any direct charitable activities. Its primary purpose is to support, by contributions, other charitable organizations exempt. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, FL.
The W Richard Bingham And Winifred W Bingham Foundation has distributed a total of $304K across 17 grants. The median grant size is $750, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $134K.
The W Richard Bingham And Winifred W Bingham Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The W Richard Bingham And Winifred W Bingham Foundation is headquartered in SARATOGA SPGS, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred W Bingham | TRUSTEE- < 1 HR/WEEK | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$304K
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$750
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda By The SeaGeneral Charitable Purposes | Palm Beach, FL | $250 | 2021 |
| See Attached ListGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Saratoga Springs, NY | $134K | 2022 |
| Leland Stanford Junior UniversityGeneral Charitable Purposes | Stanford, CA | $100K | 2021 |
| University Of California BerkeleyGeneral Charitable Purposes | Berkeley, CA | $33K | 2021 |
| California Academy Of SciencesGeneral Charitable Purposes | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2021 |
| South Florida Science Center And AquariumGeneral Charitable Purposes | West Palm Beach, FL | $5K | 2021 |
| St Johns ChurchGeneral Charitable Purposes | Pawcatuck, CT | $2K | 2021 |
| University Of Florida FoundationGeneral Charitable Purposes | Gainesville, FL | $1K | 2021 |
| The Thacher SchoolGeneral Charitable Purposes | Ojai, CA | $750 | 2021 |
| Suffield AcademyGeneral Charitable Purposes | Suffield, CT | $750 | 2021 |
| Island Health ProjectGeneral Charitable Purposes | Fishers Island, NY | $500 | 2021 |
| National Audobon Society IncGeneral Charitable Purposes | New York, NY | $500 | 2021 |
| The Lord'S Place IncGeneral Charitable Purposes | West Palm Beach, FL | $500 | 2021 |
| Legacy PhilanthropyGeneral Charitable Purposes | Santa Barbara, CA | $300 | 2021 |
| Henry L Ferguson MuseumGeneral Charitable Purposes | Fishers Island, NY | $250 | 2021 |
| Island Community CenterGeneral Charitable Purposes | Fishers Island, NY | $250 | 2021 |
| Bellwether SchoolGeneral Charitable Purposes | Williston, VT | $250 | 2021 |