The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 47-5620198 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$4.6M
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$28.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox College | Galesburg, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,750,000 |
| Knox College | Galesburg, IL | Knox annual scholarship fund | $500,000 |
| Knox College | Galesburg, IL | Career Center Trek program | $500,000 |
| Knox College | Galesburg, IL | Phi Gamma Delta House renovation project | $250,000 |
| Humane Society of Hall County | Gainesville, GA | Better Together Georgia | $150,000 |
| Michaels Way | Fort Washington, PA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters Inc | Ludington, MI | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Eagle Ranch Inc | Flowery Branch, GA | Whitcomb Family Initiatives (Endowment for Therapy Program and Girls Center) | $75,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Georgia Inc | Atlanta, GA | Healthy Start for Life Launch | $75,000 |
| Extra Special People Inc | Watkinsville, GA | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Anchorage Inc | Leesburg, GA | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church | Atlanta, GA | I Give Catholic bus campaign | $60,000 |
| Reclif Community Inc | Peachtree Corners, GA | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Ahimsa House | Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of Hall County | Gainesville, GA | Better Together Georgia program | $50,000 |
| Reclif Community Inc | Peachtree Corners, GA | Funds for Gym equipment and remodel | $50,000 |
| Calhoun County Board of Commissioners | Morgan, GA | Calhoun County Family Connection Thanksgiving and Christmas funds | $40,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Grove Chapel Ministry Inc | Eatonton, GA | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Furkids Inc | Cumming, GA | Cat Shelter Capital Campaign | $34,000 |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church | Atlanta, GA | To support work led by the Director of Ministries | $30,000 |
| Lifeline Animal Project Inc | Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| St Pius X Catholic High School Inc | Atlanta, GA | Ring the Bells campaign | $27,000 |
| Angels Among US Pet Rescue Inc | Alpharetta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta Inc | Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta Inc | Atlanta, GA | Fund for eSprinter Van initial costs | $25,000 |
| Eagle Ranch Inc | Flowery Branch, GA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Friends to the Forlorn Pitbull Rescue Inc | Dallas, GA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Furkids Inc | Cumming, GA | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Kidz 2 Leaders Inc | Marietta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Lifeline Animal Project Inc | Atlanta, GA | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Mclean Hospital Corporation | Belmont, MA | Klarman Eating Disorder Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| Ultimate Peace Inc | Deerfield, IL | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Angels Among US Pet Rescue Inc | Alpharetta, GA | Snuffie's Fund | $20,000 |
| Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta Inc | Atlanta, GA | Holiday Bonus Bag | $20,000 |
| Calhoun County Board of Commissioners | Morgan, GA | Calhoun County Family Connection | $20,000 |
| Dave Krache Foundation Inc | Kennesaw, GA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Georgia Department of Human Services Division of F | Atlanta, GA | Clark's Christmas Kids 2025 | $20,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Vigilant Torch Foundation | Alexandria, VA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Childrens Literacy Network | Ann Arbor, MI | General operations fund and Specific Strategic Intensive Fund | $16,000 |
| Refuge Coffee Inc | Clarkston, GA | Strategic Plan | $15,000 |
| Refuge Coffee Inc | Clarkston, GA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Beloved Books Bookmobile Inc | Decatur, GA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Georgia Purple Heart Veterans Foundation Inc | Cumming, GA | Gwinnett County Veterans Museum | $10,000 |
| Scottdale Early Learning Inc | Scottdale, GA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tekton Career Training | Clarkston, GA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ultimate Peace Inc | Deerfield, IL | Integrated Athlete | $10,000 |
| Hancock County Cis Family Connection Inc | Sparta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Next Step Atlanta Inc | Alpharetta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Sigsbee Charter School Inc | Key West, FL | Funds for Marine Science Lab trip | $6,000 |
| Furkids Inc | Cumming, GA | General & Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Friends of the Central Lake District Library | Central Lake, MI | Funds for books at the Central Lake Public School Library | $5,000 |
| Ludington Area Arts Council | Ludington, MI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Peachtree Road Methodist Church | Atlanta, GA | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Community Cats Tnr | Ludington, MI | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Georgia Inc | Atlanta, GA | Impact Vector housing consulting | $2,500 |
| St Pius X Catholic High School Inc | Atlanta, GA | annual fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,634,500 | 58 |
| 2024 | $3,840,000 | 45 |
| 2023 | $1,207,000 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600939349100125
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5620198
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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