Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New Milford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $20,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$20,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$460,619
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was down from $20,750 the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,750 | 22 | $446,228 |
| 2024 | $20,500 | 22 | $460,619 |
How to apply
Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 15 | $13,250 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,250 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest College | Scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp | Campership fund | $2,000 |
| The University of Connecticut Foundation Inc | Support school of fine arts | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Teaching tolerance | $1,500 |
| Western Connecticut Health Network | Support resident physician communication program | $1,500 |
| American Film Institute Development Office | Preservation of the history of motion pictures | $1,250 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Handgun Violence | Support handgun control | $1,000 |
| Minor Memorial Library | Support library activities | $1,000 |
| Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association | Support hospice care | $1,000 |
| Roxbury Ambulance Association | Support community healthcare | $750 |
| Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department | Support local volunteer fire department | $750 |
| Women's Center of Greater Danbury | Protection of abused women and children | $750 |
| Alzheimers Association of Connecticut | Medical research | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | Medical research | $500 |
| American Diabetes Association | Medical research | $500 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | Animal protection | $500 |
| Asap (After School Arts Program) | Arts education | $500 |
| Hunt Hill Farm Trust Inc | Land conservation | $500 |
| New Milford Community Ambulance | Support community health care | $500 |
| New Milford Food Bank | Preventing hunger | $500 |
| Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western Connecticut | Support hospice care | $500 |
| Roxbury Land Trust | Land conservation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur C Weinshank
- Mitchell J Melnick
- Timothy J Riordan
Questions people ask
Does Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark Foundation Inc give?
$20,500 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Arthur C Weinshank (Vice President, Director), Mitchell J Melnick (Secretary, Director) and Timothy J Riordan (President, Director).
What does Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.