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Wf Whitman Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $6.8M. Annual income is reported at $4.9M. Total assets have grown from $3.2M in 2011 to $6.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Maine and Connecticut. According to available records, Wf Whitman Family Foundation Inc. has made 65 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $276K and $521K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $521K distributed across 34 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $100K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, Maine, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 13 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.
Wf Whitman Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 65 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, ME.
Wf Whitman Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.1M across 65 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $100K.
Wf Whitman Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wf Whitman Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas C Danziger | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Heather B Warren | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura B Whitman | Dir, Pres, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| W Fifield Whitman Iii | Dir, VP, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
65
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Museum Of Natural HistoryChairman's Fund | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Williams Collegethe Parent Fund '24 and the new Williams Boat House fund | Williamstown, MA | $35K | 2023 |
| Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryGeneral & Unrestricted | Cold Spring Harbor, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Blue Hill Memorial Hospital IncFunds for construction of new CT room | Blue Hill, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Northeast Harbor Sailing SchoolGeneral & Unrestricted | Ne Harbor, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| President & Fellows Of Middlebury CollegeIn support of the Parent Fund '27 | Middlebury, VT | $20K | 2023 |
| Mount Desert Island Biological LaboratoryGeneral & Unrestricted | Salsbury Cove, ME | $16K | 2023 |
| Green Vale SchoolGeneral & Unrestricted | Old Brookville, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Taft School CorporationGeneral & Unrestricted | Watertown, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Mount Desert Island HospitalGeneral & Unrestricted | Bar Harbor, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery InGeneral & Unrestricted | Cold Spg Hbr, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Scyc Preservation Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Oyster Bay, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| New York UniversityGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Pennys Flight Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Glen Cove, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Wesleyan UniversityGeneral & Unrestricted | Middletown, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Jackson LaboratoryGeneral & Unrestricted | Boston, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| North Shore Land Alliance IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Oyster Bay, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Opera House ArtsLive For $5.00 | Stonington, ME | $20K | 2022 |
| St Johns ChurchGeneral & Unrestricted | Cold Spring Harbor, NY | $7K | 2022 |
| New York University - School Of LawGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Island Pantry IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Deer Isle, ME | $1K | 2022 |
| Island Health & Wellness FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Deer Isle, ME | $500 | 2022 |
| Stonington Public LibraryGeneral & Unrestricted | Stonington, ME | $500 | 2022 |