The Witthoey Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Witthoey Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Westport, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $475,416 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $272,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$475,416
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$272,000
- Assets$182,210
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $318,417 the year before.
27% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $318,417 | 10 | $599,531 |
| 2024 | $475,416 | 11 | $182,210 |
How to apply
| Contact | Judy Phares 3 Lamplight Lane, Westport, CT 06880 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 467-1723 |
| What to submit | Written request |
| Deadlines | May 15 |
What The Witthoey Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 6 | $368,666 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $70,000 |
| New York | 2 | $16,750 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Inc | General support | $272,000 |
| Westport Country Playhouse | General support | $70,000 |
| The Walters Art Museum | General support | $41,666 |
| Everyman Theatre | General support | $25,000 |
| New York City Ballet | General support | $15,000 |
| Philly Seeds | General support | $10,000 |
| Maui Classical Music Festival | General support | $10,000 |
| Baltimore Squashwise | General support | $10,000 |
| Arts for Learning MD | General support | $10,000 |
| Bso Orchkids | General support | $10,000 |
| America Share USA Inc | General support | $1,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Judy M Phares
Questions people ask
Does The Witthoey Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 15.
How much does The Witthoey Foundation Inc give?
$475,416 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Witthoey Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Judy M Phares (President).
What does The Witthoey Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.