Thomas & Carolyn Witt Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Thomas & Carolyn Witt Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Darien, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $255,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$255,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $230,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $230,000 | 7 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $255,000 | 6 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Thomas & Carolyn Witt 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 Thomas & Carolyn Witt Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $65,000 |
| New York | 2 | $40,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $65,000 |
| Adirondack Camp | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Connecticut | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| YMCA of the Triangle Camp Kanata | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Student Leadership Network | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dermott M Breen
- Sue M Breen
- Delphine Knight Brown
- Nada McKinney
Questions people ask
Does Thomas & Carolyn Witt Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas & Carolyn Witt Foundation Inc give?
$255,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Thomas & Carolyn Witt Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Dermott M Breen (Treasurer), Sue M Breen (Vice President), Delphine Knight Brown (President) and Nada McKinney (Secretary).
What does Thomas & Carolyn Witt Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.