Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew Milford, Connecticut · EIN 06-1523571 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$23K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$523K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
31% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL | Scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp | New Haven, CT | Campership fund | $2,000 |
| The University of Connecticut Foundation Inc | Storrs, CT | Support school of fine arts | $2,000 |
| American Film Institute Development Office | Los Angeles, CA | Preservation of the history of motion pictures | $1,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Teaching tolerance | $1,500 |
| Western Connecticut Health Network | Danbury, CT | Support resident physician communication program | $1,500 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Handgun Violence | Washington, DC | Support handgun control | $1,250 |
| Hunt Hill Farm Trust Inc | New Milford, CT | Land conservation | $1,000 |
| Minor Memorial Library | Roxbury, CT | Support library activities | $1,000 |
| Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association | Ridgefield, CT | Support hospice care | $1,000 |
| Roxbury Ambulance Association | Roxbury, CT | Support community healthcare | $1,000 |
| Roxbury Land Trust | Roxbury, CT | Land conservation | $1,000 |
| Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department | Roxbury, CT | Support local volunteer fire department | $1,000 |
| New Milford Food Bank | New Milford, CT | Preventing hunger | $750 |
| Women's Center of Greater Danbury | Danbury, CT | Protection of abused women and children | $750 |
| Alzheimers Association of Connecticut | Southington, CT | Medical research | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | Oklahoma City, OK | Medical research | $500 |
| American Diabetes Association | Arlington, VA | Medical research | $500 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | Washington, DC | Animal protection | $500 |
| Asap (After School Arts Program) | Washington, CT | Arts education | $500 |
| New Milford Community Ambulance | New Milford, CT | Support community health care | $500 |
| Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western Connecticut | Danbury, CT | Support hospice care | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,750 | 22 |
| 2024 | $20,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $20,750 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622439349100802
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1523571
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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