The Meredith and Whitney George Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Meredith and Whitney George Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Darien, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $613,144. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$613,144
- Assets$75.9 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.9 million | 50 | $55.2 million |
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 52 | $66.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 49 | $75.9 million |
How to apply
The Meredith and Whitney George Family 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 The Meredith and Whitney George Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 27 | $2.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $268,139 |
| New York | 4 | $229,168 |
| Rhode Island | 8 | $210,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Choate Rosemary Hall Foundation | Gen'l on-going operations | $613,144 |
| Foundation of Nuvance Health | General on-going operations | $503,979 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation | Gen'l on-going operations | $250,706 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital | Gen'l on-going opertions | $250,140 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Gen'l on-going operations | $247,050 |
| Individual | Gen'l on-going operations | $201,668 |
| Trinity College | Gen'l on-going operations | $152,207 |
| The Hotchkiss School | Capital campaign | $150,516 |
| Darien Tech Comm Foundation | Capital compaign | $150,000 |
| Westerly Hospital | Gen'l on-going operations | $150,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Gen'l on-going operations | $50,000 |
| Duke University | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| The United Theater | Gen'l on-going operations | $20,000 |
| Americares | Gen'l on-going operations | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Gen'l on-going operations | $15,000 |
| St Luke's Church | Gen'l on-going operations | $15,000 |
| Darien Library | Gen'l on-going operations | $15,000 |
| Tuxedo Park School | Gen'l on-going operations | $12,500 |
| Watch Hill Chapel Society | Gen'l on-going operations | $11,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Gen'l on-going operations | $10,500 |
| Darien Ems Post 53 | Gen'l on-going operations | $10,000 |
| New Canaan Country School | Gen'l on-going operations | $10,000 |
| Community Fund of Darien | Gen'l on-going operations | $10,000 |
| Individual | Gen'l on-going operations | $10,000 |
| East Beach Association | Gen'l on-going operations | $10,000 |
| Hands Across the Sea | Gen'l on-going operations | $10,000 |
| Teach for America | Gen'l on-going operations | $10,000 |
| Darien Community Assn | Gen'l on-going operations | $10,000 |
| Stepping Stone Museum | Gen'l on-going operations | $10,000 |
| Ascent Soccer USA | Gen'l on-going operations | $10,000 |
| Person-To-Person | Gen'l on-going operations | $10,000 |
| Individual | Gen'l on-going operations | $9,089 |
| Family Children's Agency | Gen'l on-going operations | $5,000 |
| The Watch Hill Conservancy | Gen'l on-going operations | $5,000 |
| Darien Nature Center | Gen'l on-going operations | $5,000 |
| Street Squash | Gen'l n-going operations | $5,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Gen'l on-going operations | $5,000 |
| Warm Center | Gen'l on-going operations | $2,500 |
| Colonial Theater | Gen'l on-going operations | $2,000 |
| Westerly Library | Gen'l on-going operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- W Whitney George
- Meredith M George
Questions people ask
Does The Meredith and Whitney George Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Meredith and Whitney George Family Foundation Inc give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Meredith and Whitney George Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists W Whitney George (Chairman/Secy) and Meredith M George (Pres/Treas).
What does The Meredith and Whitney George Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.