Widder Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Widder Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $154,495 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $22,615 and the largest $104,265. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$154,495
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$22,615
- Largest grant$104,265
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $89,696 the year before.
0% 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 | $87,478 | 11 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $89,696 | 11 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $154,495 | 4 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Laurette Widder 156 West 56th Street 10th Floor, New York, NY 10019 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 230-1171, lwidder@widderbros.com |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Restrictions | Must comply with IRS requirements |
What Widder Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $114,265 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $35,230 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan School of Music | General support | $104,265 |
| The University of Pennsylvania | General support | $35,230 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $10,000 |
| Uva Cancer Center | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurette Widder
- Lynette Widder
Questions people ask
Does Widder Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Widder Foundation Inc give?
$154,495 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $22,615.
Who runs Widder Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Laurette Widder (President) and Lynette Widder (Secretary).
What does Widder Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.