The Wimpfheimer Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyStonington, Connecticut · EIN 06-6036353 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
57% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Cake Center | Westerly, RI | General expenses of the organization | $16,200 |
| Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center | Pawcatuck, CT | General expenses of the organization | $15,000 |
| Stonington Free Library | Stonington, CT | General expenses of the organization | $15,000 |
| Eugene Atwood Fund | Stonington, CT | General expenses of the organization | $10,000 |
| Warm Shelter Inc | Westerly, RI | General expenses of the organization | $10,000 |
| Scruffy Paws Animal Rescue | Warwick, RI | General expenses of the organization | $10,000 |
| Hygienic Art Inc | New London, CT | General expenses of the organization | $10,000 |
| James Merrill House Foundation | Stonington, CT | General expenses of the organization | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island Center for assisting | Charlestown, RI | General expenses of the organization | $10,000 |
| Stonington Community Center | Stonington, CT | General expenses of the organization | $5,000 |
| Stonington Historical Society | Stonginton, CT | General expenses of the organization | $5,000 |
| New London Area Food Pantry | New London, CT | General expenses of the organization | $5,000 |
| Permanentyl Disabled Jockeys Fund | Lexington, KY | General expenses of the organization | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Fairfax, VA | General expenses of the organization | $2,500 |
| Brain Injury Association of Virgini | Richmond, VA | General expenses of the organization | $2,000 |
| His Place Ministries | Pembroke Pines, FL | General expenses of the organization | $2,000 |
| Miami Project to Cure Paralysis | Miami, FL | General expenses of the organization | $2,000 |
| Old Friends Farm | Georgetown, KY | General expenses of the organization | $1,000 |
| North Kingstown Senior Center | North Kingstown, RI | General expenses of the organization | $500 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($78,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $212,200 | 31 |
| 2024 | $187,500 | 26 |
| 2023 | $119,500 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349101671
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6036353
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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