The Widgeon Point Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Widgeon Point Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $251,000 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $86,000. 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$251,000
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$86,000
- Assets$56.1 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5.7 million the year before.
19% of its 2025 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 | $3.9 million | 111 | $51.5 million |
| 2024 | $5.7 million | 114 | $51.2 million |
| 2025 | $251,000 | 58 | $56.1 million |
How to apply
The Widgeon Point Charitable 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Widgeon Point Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 49 | $219,500 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 3 | $5,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Maine | Operational support | $86,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Operational support | $35,000 |
| Maine Community Swimming Foundation of Portland Public Schools | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Bessemer Giving Fund | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Community Kitchens | Operational support | $6,500 |
| Rippleffect Inc | Operational support | $6,000 |
| I'm Your Neighbor Books | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation | Operational support | $4,000 |
| Hand in Hand Mano En Mano | Operational support | $4,000 |
| Portland Community Squash | Operational support | $4,000 |
| On Belay | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Slow Food Tahoe | Operational support | $3,500 |
| City Harvest | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Hope Acts | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Maine Access Points | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Out Maine | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Preble Street Resource Center | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Queerly Me | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Sing for Hope | Operational support | $2,500 |
| University of Maine Law School | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Maine Re-Entry Network | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Needlepoint Sanctuary | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Adaptive Outdoor Education Center | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Apex Youth Connection | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Biddeford Food Pantry | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Esther House Good Shepherd Parish | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Falmouth Land Trust | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Fenix Theatre Company | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Friends of Casco Bay | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Presumpscot River | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Ketcha Outdoors | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Legal Services for the Elderly | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Maine Academy of Modern Music | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Maine Island Trails Association | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Marine Mammals of Maine | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Mechanics Hall | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Milestone Recovery | Operational support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John B Robinson
- Christopher N Robinson
- Mark Morrissette
- Nicolas J Robinson
- Emma W Robinson
- Caleb P Robinson
- Geneva E Morley
- Winslow N Robinson
- Rowland E Robinson
Questions people ask
Does The Widgeon Point Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Widgeon Point Charitable Foundation give?
$251,000 in tax year 2025, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Widgeon Point Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John B Robinson (President), Christopher N Robinson (Treasurer and Secretary), Mark Morrissette (Director) and Nicolas J Robinson (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Widgeon Point Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.