Liddy Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Liddy Family Foundation is a private foundation in Westport, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $122,975 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $16,300. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$122,975
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$16,300
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $109,355 the year before.
15% of its 2025 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 | $89,400 | 46 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $109,355 | 57 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $122,975 | 55 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Liddy Family Foundation 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 Liddy Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 19 | $52,000 |
| New York | 5 | $14,700 |
| Iowa | 1 | $11,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $10,325 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $8,100 |
| Virginia | 4 | $3,050 |
| Missouri | 5 | $3,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opera Naples | unrestrictedgrant | $16,300 |
| ISU Foundation | unrestrictedgrant | $11,000 |
| NYU Langone Medical Center | unrestrictedgrant | $10,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Denver | unrestrictedgrant | $10,000 |
| The American College | unrestrictedgrant | $10,000 |
| NCH Center For Philanthropy | unrestrictedgrant | $7,500 |
| Artist Naples Philharmonic | unrestrictedgrant | $7,000 |
| Naples United Church of Christ | unrestrictedgrant | $6,000 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | unrestrictedgrant | $3,000 |
| Hillsdale College | unrestrictedgrant | $3,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | unrestrictedgrant | $3,000 |
| Liberty Youth Ranch | unrestrictedgrant | $2,500 |
| CATO Institute | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 |
| Judicial Watch | unrestrictedgrant | $2,000 |
| Sigma Phi Epsilon | unrestrictedgrant | $1,900 |
| Bascom Palmer Art Institute | unrestrictedgrant | $1,500 |
| Fund For American studies | unrestrictedgrant | $1,500 |
| Mass Eye and Ear | unrestrictedgrant | $1,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | unrestrictedgrant | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army | unrestrictedgrant | $1,500 |
| Wgcu | unrestrictedgrant | $1,500 |
| Indian River County Historical Society | unretrictedgrant | $1,500 |
| Naples Players | unrestrictedgrant | $1,500 |
| Benedictine Sisters | unrestricted grant | $1,200 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy | unrestrictedgrant | $1,000 |
| American Enterprise Inst | unrestrictedgrant | $1,000 |
| Daniel Danforth Plant Science Ctr | unrestrictedgrant | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | unrestrictedgrant | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Tower Fdtn | unrestrictedgrant | $800 |
| American Heart Assn | unrestrictedgrant | $500 |
| National Legand & Policy center | unrestrictedgrant | $500 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | unrestrictedgrant | $500 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | unrestrictedgrant | $500 |
| The Trinity Forum | unrestrictedgrant | $500 |
| United Way of Collier county | unrestrictedgrant | $500 |
| New England Air Museum | unrestrictedgrant | $500 |
| Naples Council on World Affairs | unrestricted grant | $500 |
| Collier Co Comm Fdtn | unrestrictedgrant | $400 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | unrestrictedgrant | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard A Liddy
- Joanne S Liddy
- Elwood Davis
Questions people ask
Does Liddy Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Liddy Family Foundation give?
$122,975 in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Liddy Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard A Liddy (Director), Joanne S Liddy (Director) and Elwood Davis (Director).
What does Liddy Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.