The Richard and Barbara Whitcomb Foundation
Invitation OnlyHolyoke, Massachusetts · EIN 27-3420226 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$747K
Organizations funded69
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $9,000.
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
62% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Center | Norwalk, CT | General support | $221,000 |
| Norwalk Community College | Norwalk, CT | General support | $65,000 |
| Girls Inc of the Valley | Holyoke, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | Norwalk, CT | General purpose | $25,000 |
| YMCA | Holyoke, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Athlife Foundation Inc | Huntington, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Holyoke Canoe Club | Holyoke, MA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| University of Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | General support | $12,000 |
| Bellows Falls Area Senior Center Inc | Bellows Falls, VT | General support | $10,000 |
| Childrens Museum of Holyoke Inc | Holyoke, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Domus Kids | Stamford, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Fairfield County Sports Commission | Stamford, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School | Hadley, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Public Health Institute | Springfield, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Springfield | Springfield, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| The Jimmy Mcgrath Foundation | Shelton, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| The Womens Fund of Western Ma | Springfield, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation | Greenwich, CT | General support | $9,000 |
| Nfhca | Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $9,000 |
| Kids Helping Kids | Stamford, CT | General support | $7,500 |
| Boys Town of New England | Providence, RI | General support | $7,000 |
| Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley, MA | General support | $7,000 |
| Foundation for Tjo Animals | Springfield, MA | General support | $6,500 |
| Lorraine's Soup Kithchen | Chicopee, MA | General support | $6,000 |
| Sphere | Ridgefield, CT | General support | $6,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Stamford | Stamford, CT | General support | $5,500 |
| Abundance Farm | Northampton, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Academy of Music | Northampton, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Athlete Ally | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Bridgeport Youth Lacrosse | Bridgeport, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Christina's House | Springfield, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| City Vision Foundation | Spring Hill, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Hanover Music Theater | Worcester, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Happy Hope Factory | Pocasset, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Holyoke Merry Go Round | Holyoke, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Ireland-Us Council Foundation Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Maine Adaptive Sports | Newry, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Malta House | Norwalk, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation | New Canaan, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Group Home | New Canaan, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Providence Ministries (Kate's Kitchen) | Holyoke, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Second Chance Animal Services | North Brookfield, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Sound Life Connections | Guilford, CT | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Staples High School | Westport, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Staying Put in New Canaan | New Canaan, CT | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Villa Maria School | Stamford, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Days for Girls | Mount Vernon, WA | General support | $4,000 |
| Tiki Kiti & Poni Rescue | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $4,000 |
| Temple Beth Torah | Centreville, VA | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Congregation Bnai Israel | Bridgeport, CT | General support | $3,000 |
| Each Moment We're Alive | West Springfield, MA | General support | $3,000 |
| Fall Mountain Friendly Meals | Alstead, NH | General support | $3,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts Inc | Worcester, MA | General support | $3,000 |
| Grace Community Church of New Canaan Inc | New Canaan, CT | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Make-A-Wish America | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $3,000 |
| Temple Shalom | Buzzards Bay, MA | General support | $3,000 |
| The Serenity Project | Redding, CT | General purpose | $3,000 |
| New Beginnings Family Academy | Bridgeport, CT | General support | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 69 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $747,000 | 69 |
| 2024 | $750,600 | 83 |
| 2023 | $621,344 | 81 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349102237
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3420226
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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