Whittaker Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Whittaker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Westport, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $420,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$420,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$17.5 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $490,050 the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $10.1 million |
| 2023 | $490,050 | 9 | $12.9 million |
| 2024 | $420,000 | 9 | $17.5 million |
How to apply
Whittaker Family Foundation 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 Whittaker Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $125,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $75,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $70,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Comprehensive cancer treatment and research | $75,000 |
| Beyond Celiac (Formerly National Foundation for Celiac Awareness) | To advance research for celiac disease and accelerate the discovery of treatments and a cure. To educate and empower individuals living with celiac disease. | $75,000 |
| Horizons at Greens Farms Academy | Assist students attending under-resourced bridgeport ct schools | $50,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard Business School) | Education and research in the fields of business administration and management, developing leaders who make a difference in the world. | $50,000 |
| Southport Congregational Church | Help people find meaning and purpose in every day life | $50,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc | To restore and protect america's everglades through science, advocacy, and education to benefit people and nature. | $45,000 |
| Naples Children and Education Foundation | To make a profound and sustaining difference in the quality of children's lives. | $25,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | A private, nonprofit, coeducational institution dedicated to undergraduate education, graduate study, and research in the arts and sciences and professional schools. | $25,000 |
| Kissick Family Foundation | Private grant-making foundation supporting education, healthcare, and community-based charitable programs. | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephani B Whittaker
- Andrew R Whittaker
- Bruce J Powers
Questions people ask
Does Whittaker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Whittaker Family Foundation give?
$420,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Whittaker Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephani B Whittaker (President), Andrew R Whittaker (Treasurer) and Bruce J Powers (Director).
What does Whittaker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.