Wescustogo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wescustogo Foundation is a private foundation in Captiva, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.4 million in 58 grants; the typical grant was $42,500 and the largest $322,345. 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$3.4 million
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$42,500
- Largest grant$322,345
- Assets$76.9 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.2 million the year before.
3% 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 | $3.0 million | 57 | $68.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 59 | $77.9 million |
| 2025 | $3.4 million | 58 | $76.9 million |
How to apply
Wescustogo 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 Wescustogo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 29 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 13 | $830,300 |
| Connecticut | 9 | $567,845 |
| Florida | 5 | $250,138 |
| Virginia | 1 | $200,178 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charityvest Inc | Wescustogo Spring Charity Fund | $322,345 |
| MaineHealth | General Support | $260,092 |
| Nature Conservancy Inc | General Support | $200,178 |
| Portland Maine Symphony Orchestra | General Support | $150,083 |
| Portland Museum of Art | General Support | $150,083 |
| Mercy Hospital | McAuley House $50,000, Pediatric Behavioral Health $50,000, General Operations $50,000 | $150,000 |
| Cornell University | Weill Cornell Medicine | $125,061 |
| Preble Street | General Support | $125,000 |
| West Side Center for Community Life Inc | General Support | $120,000 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation | General Support | $110,138 |
| Riverkeeper Inc | General Support | $110,057 |
| Seventh Regiment Armory Conservancy | Artistic Programming/General Support | $100,138 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | General Support | $80,000 |
| Shed NYC | $50,000 Open Call Program/$25,000 Programming | $75,000 |
| Association for Autism and Neurodiversity Inc | General Support | $60,000 |
| Ding Darling Wildlife Society | General Support | $60,000 |
| Wayside Food Programs | General Support | $60,000 |
| Original Music Workshop | For artistic programming | $50,044 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | General Support | $50,000 |
| Fish of Sanibel-Captiva Inc | General Support | $50,000 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | General Support | $50,000 |
| Hope Acts | General Support | $50,000 |
| New York City Ballet | General Support | $50,000 |
| New York Community Trust | General Support | $50,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | Norwalk Hospital Cancer Center | $50,000 |
| Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute | General Support | $50,000 |
| Lifeflight of Maine LLC | General Support | $45,000 |
| Midcoast Conservancy | General Support | $45,000 |
| Person to Person Inc | General Support | $45,000 |
| Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County Inc | General Support | $40,000 |
| Family & Children's Agency | General Support | $35,000 |
| Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program | General Support | $35,000 |
| Center for Maine Contemporary Art | General Support | $30,000 |
| Citizens Campaign Fund for the Environment | General Support | $30,000 |
| Fairfield County's Community Foundation | General Support | $30,000 |
| Susan L Curtis Foundation | General Support | $30,000 |
| French Institute-Alliance Francaise | Crossing the Line Festival | $25,000 |
| Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries | General Support | $25,000 |
| Save The Sound | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society Inc | General Support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert S Nanovic
- Kathryn M Nanovic-Morlet
- Rebecca E Lin
- Elizabeth E Nanovic
- Robert T Nanovic
- Emmanuel Morlet
- Anne Nanovic
Questions people ask
Does Wescustogo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wescustogo Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2025, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $42,500.
Who runs Wescustogo Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert S Nanovic (President), Kathryn M Nanovic-Morlet (Treasurer), Rebecca E Lin (Secretary) and Elizabeth E Nanovic (Director (end 3/2025)) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Wescustogo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and health.