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Westport Fund is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1944. The principal officer is Gail Harmon. It holds total assets of $5.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Massachusetts and Arizona. According to available records, Westport Fund has made 639 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $350K and $766K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $766K distributed across 320 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $350K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 244 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, New York, Massachusetts, which account for 41% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 24 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$27K
Based on 169 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Westport Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 639 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, NY, MA.
Westport Fund has distributed a total of $1.8M across 639 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $350K.
Westport Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Westport Fund is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 24 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gail Mcgreevy Harmon | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Pam Mcgreevy | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kate Mcnay-Koch | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stuart Green | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eve H Bould | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Colin Mcnay | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Doug Green | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$407K
Total Assets
$4.9M
Fair Market Value
$8M
Net Worth
$4.9M
Grants Paid
$373K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$250K
Distribution Amount
$390K
Total: $4.6M
Total Grants
639
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
244
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Edwards, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| The Park SchoolCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Brookline, MA | $26K | 2023 |
| Coalition For Buzzards BayCHARITABLE PURPOSES | New Bedford, MA | $21K | 2023 |
| Population Services InternationalCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $18K | 2023 |
| Vail Health FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Vail, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Elite Nordic FundCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Stratton Mountain, VT | $12K | 2023 |
| Animal Cancer FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Port Washington, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| St Mary'S College Of Maryland FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSES | St Marys City, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| St Mark'S School Of Tx - St Mark'S FundCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $8K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Hagerstown, MD | $7K | 2023 |
| Sierra Club FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Oakland, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Giord Law Center To Prevent Gun ViolenceCHARITABLE PURPOSES | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Albert Lea, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Writers And BooksCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Rochester, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| The Nelson-Atkins Museum Of ArtCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky MountainsCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Counseling CenterCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Encino, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Brain & Behavior Research FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Camp Onaway TrustCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bryn Mawr, PA | $4K | 2023 |
| Humane Farming AssociationCHARITABLE PURPOSES | San Rafael, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Holt-Elwell Memorial FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Hebron, NH | $4K | 2023 |
| St Mark'S School Of SouthboroughCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Southborough, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilCHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Patagonia Youth Enrichment CenterCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Patagonia, AZ | $3K | 2023 |
| Memorial Art GalleryCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Rochester, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Rochester Philharmonic OrchestraCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Rochester, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| The Hockaday SchoolCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Dallas, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| National Coalition Against CensorshipCHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| The Carter CenterCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Atlanta, GA | $3K | 2023 |
| The Brigid AllianceCHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Dexter Southfield SchoolCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Brookline, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Rainforest TrustCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Warrenton, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Michael J Fox Fdn For Parkinsons ResearchCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Hagerstown, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| World Wildlife FundCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Geva Theatre CenterCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Rochester, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| WaterorgCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Kansas City, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| The Trevor ProjectCHARITABLE PURPOSES | West Hollywood, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| The Shakespeare TheatreCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research AllianceCHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Central And Western NyCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Rochester, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Feeding AmericaCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| NamiCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Baltimore, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of Greater Kansas CityCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Kansas City, KS | $2K | 2023 |
| Great Plains SpcaCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Merriam, KS | $2K | 2023 |
| Kansas University School Of BusinessCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Lawrence, KS | $2K | 2023 |
| Council On Aging In Union CountyCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Monroe, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Community RowingCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Brighton, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| St Mary'S Episcopal ChurchCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Newton Lower Falls, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Bonton FarmsCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Dallas, TX | $2K | 2023 |