W F Whitman Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
W F Whitman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $336,750 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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$336,750
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $300,800 the year before.
37% 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 | $300,800 | 18 | $7.0 million |
| 2024 | $336,750 | 19 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
W F Whitman Family 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 W F Whitman Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $152,500 |
| Maine | 7 | $118,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $35,750 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Museum of Natural History | Chairman's FUND | $100,000 |
| Opera House Arts | Live! for $5 Series | $45,000 |
| Williams College | General & Unrestricted | $35,250 |
| Blue Hill Memorial Hospital Inc | Funds FOR construction of new CT room | $25,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| President & Fellows of Middlebury College | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Northeast Harbor Sailing School | The Sailing School Preservation Initiative | $20,000 |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pennys Flight Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Scyc Preservation Foundation Inc | To aid the refurbishments of the SCYC Jr. Club; bring the building and its facilities to code standards | $10,000 |
| Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Taft School Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery in | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Old Westbury Gardens Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Mount Desert Nursing Association | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| St Johns Church | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas C Danziger
- Heather B Warren
- Laura B Whitman
- W Fifield Whitman III
Questions people ask
Does W F Whitman Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does W F Whitman Family Foundation Inc give?
$336,750 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs W F Whitman Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas C Danziger (Dir), Heather B Warren (Dir), Laura B Whitman (Dir, Pres, Sec) and W Fifield Whitman III (Dir, VP, Treas).
What does W F Whitman Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.