The Widgeon Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Widgeon Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Henrico, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $105,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $15,500. 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$105,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$15,500
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,000 the year before.
30% 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 | $52,000 | 10 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 8 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $105,000 | 11 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
The Widgeon 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 10 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sportable | General Operating Support | $15,500 |
| Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Inc | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation | General Operating Support | $13,500 |
| Science Museum of Virginia Foundati | General Operating Support | $13,500 |
| Hampton University | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| The First Tee of Greater Richmond | General Operating Support | $8,000 |
| Full Circle Grief Center | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| Individual | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| Virginia War Memorial Foundation | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Firts Baptist Church of Islamorada | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel Baronian III
- Marion Baronian
- Caroline Baronian
Questions people ask
Does The Widgeon Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Widgeon Foundation Inc give?
$105,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs The Widgeon Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Samuel Baronian III (President), Marion Baronian (Secretary) and Caroline Baronian (Vice President Treasurer).