Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.4 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $5,540 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$6.4 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$5,540
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.9 million the year before.
52% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.3 million | 50 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $4.9 million | 56 | $13.4 million |
| 2025 | $6.4 million | 54 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
Barrie and Deedee Wigmore 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 Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York. It also paid $3.6 million in 15 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 34 | $2.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 3 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | General support | $2.0 million |
| Worcester College Oxford Endowment Trust | Education/general support | $2.0 million |
| Worcester College Oxford | Education/general support | $1.1 million |
| The University of Oxford Development Trust (Oudt) | General support | $399,634 |
| Adirondack Experience the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake (Adkx) | General support | $205,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $103,500 |
| Pendragon Inc Aka Pendragon Theatre | General support | $100,000 |
| North Country Community College Foundation | Education/general support | $100,000 |
| University of Oxford Finance Division | General support | $50,327 |
| Saskatchewan Festival of Words | General support | $35,849 |
| Kiwanis Club of Saranac Lake Foundation Inc | General support | $27,000 |
| Saranac Lake Rotary Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| FJC A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds | General support | $25,000 |
| Nuclear Threat Initiative | General support | $25,000 |
| Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad | General support | $15,000 |
| The Decorative Arts Society | General support | $13,465 |
| Tudor House Broadway Trust | General support | $13,431 |
| Adirondack Carousel Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Adirondack Medical Center Foundation Aka Adirondack Health Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| American Folk Art Museum General Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Adirondack Rail Trail Assoc | General support | $10,000 |
| Saranac Lake Free Library | General support | $10,000 |
| Adirondack Ski Touring Council Incplatinum Aka Barkeater Trails Alliance (B | General support | $10,000 |
| Saranac Lake Voluntary Health Association Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Historic Sarnac Lake | General support | $10,000 |
| The Olana Partnership (Friends of Olana) | General support | $8,000 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals | General support | $6,080 |
| Saranac Lake Adult Center Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | General support | $5,000 |
| Symphony Space | General support | $5,000 |
| The Doe Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Bideawee Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| University Community Social Services Inc Aka University Community Social SE | General support | $5,000 |
| Next Chapter Animal Rescue League | General support | $4,396 |
| Mercy Care for the Adirondacks Inc Aka Mercy Care | General support | $4,000 |
| The Association of Art Museum Curators | General support | $3,750 |
| Vancouver Unitarian Society | Education/general support | $3,692 |
| Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra | General support | $3,653 |
| Kidsport Saskatchewan | General support | $3,594 |
| Newton North High School Boosters Club | General support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barrie A Wigmore
- Deedee Wigmore
- Emily Lenz
- Michael Cunningham
Questions people ask
Does Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation give?
$6.4 million in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $5,540.
Who runs Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barrie A Wigmore (Trustee/Part-Time), Deedee Wigmore (Trustee/Part-Time), Emily Lenz (Trustee/Part-Time) and Michael Cunningham (Trustee/Part-Time).
What does Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and environment and conservation.