The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $7,500. 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$25,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$97,857
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $24,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $26,000 | 7 | $135,141 |
| 2024 | $24,000 | 7 | $120,060 |
| 2025 | $25,000 | 7 | $97,857 |
How to apply
The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $14,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | general purposes | $7,500 |
| A Bridge to a Cure Foundation Inc | general purposes | $5,000 |
| Jewish Education in Media Inc | general purposes | $5,000 |
| Circle Program | general purposes | $2,000 |
| Interlakes Community Caregivers Inc | general purposes | $2,000 |
| Compassonate Care | general purposes | $2,000 |
| Collaboratory | general purposes | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth R Asher
- Gwenda L Asher
- Jeffrey A Whitley
- Douglas C Whitley
Questions people ask
Does The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial Foundation Inc give?
$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth R Asher (Asst. Secretary), Gwenda L Asher (Secretary), Jeffrey A Whitley (Vice President) and Douglas C Whitley (Vice President).