The Resource Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Resource Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 70 grants; the typical grant was $5,250 and the largest $208,980. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$5,250
- Largest grant$208,980
- Assets$19.7 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2024 was up from $825,525 the year before.
3% 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 | $825,525 | 74 | $19.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 70 | $19.7 million |
How to apply
The Resource 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 Resource Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 51 | $759,634 |
| New York | 16 | $235,566 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $21,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,250 |
| California | 1 | $1,050 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Centers | Windrose work experience & stipends $30,480; anchor $50,000; rite start bonus $3,500; family first in education $75,000 & friendly connections $50,000 | $208,980 |
| Vaughn College | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Kids in Crisis | Kid talk, club kids & general purposes | $68,250 |
| Horizons at Brunswick School | Support class & 3 interns | $44,789 |
| Greenwich Alliance for Education | Support travel expense $3,000 & avid scholarships $40,000 | $43,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | General purposes | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich | Vocational scholarships | $30,000 |
| Greenwich Land Trust | Youth corp & intern | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Music program & diaper bank | $27,625 |
| Waterside School | General purposes | $26,250 |
| Greenwich Dept of Human Services Fund | 2025 greenwich youth conservation program $15,000 & 2024 campership $10,000 | $25,000 |
| River House | Admissions survey/review 7/24 - 6/25 | $25,000 |
| Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Inc | General purposes | $21,000 |
| Studio Institute | General purposes | $21,000 |
| Radio Wnyc Nypr | General purposes | $15,766 |
| Hill House | General purposes | $15,750 |
| Puppies Behind Bars | General purposes | $15,750 |
| Transportation Association of Greenwich | General purposes | $15,750 |
| Americares | General purposes | $10,500 |
| At Home in Greenwich | General purposes | $10,500 |
| CPTV - WNPR (CT Public) | General purposes | $10,500 |
| Greenwich Emergency Medical Service | General purposes | $10,500 |
| Laurel House | General purposes | $10,500 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | General purposes | $10,500 |
| Thirteen | General purposes | $10,500 |
| WLIW21 | General purposes | $10,500 |
| Abilis Inc | General purposes & support "project search" | $10,000 |
| Norwalk Community College Foundation | Scholarships - path to success | $10,000 |
| Call A Ride of Greenwich | General purposes | $8,925 |
| Meals on Wheels | General purposes | $7,875 |
| Friends of the Family Centre | General purposes | $6,300 |
| JM Wright Tech Pfo | Skills USA 2023 | $5,865 |
| Adopt-A-Dog | General purposes | $5,250 |
| Back Country Jazz | General purposes/summer camp 2024 | $5,250 |
| Barbara's House | Senior senior programs | $5,250 |
| Charleston Dog Shelter | General purposes | $5,250 |
| Coffee for Good Inc | General purposes | $5,250 |
| Connecticut Humane Society | General purposes | $5,250 |
| Friends of Nathaniel Witherell | General purposes | $5,250 |
| Future Five | General purposes | $5,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Alison J Allen
- Timothy Hartch
- Alan D Barry
Questions people ask
Does The Resource Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Resource Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $5,250.
Who runs The Resource Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Alison J Allen (Chairman), Timothy Hartch (Treasurer) and Alan D Barry (Secretary).
What does The Resource Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.