Whittaker Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWestport, Connecticut · EIN 92-0836768 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$420K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$17.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
77% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Comprehensive cancer treatment and research | $75,000 |
| Beyond Celiac (Formerly National Foundation for Celiac Awareness) | Bala Cynwyd, PA | To advance research for celiac disease and accelerate the discovery of treatments and a cure. to educate and empower individuals living… | $75,000 |
| Horizons at Greens Farms Academy | Bridgeport, CT | Assist students attending under-resourced bridgeport ct schools | $50,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard Business School) | Boston, MA | Education and research in the fields of business administration and management, developing leaders who make a difference in the world. | $50,000 |
| Southport Congregational Church | Southport, CT | Help people find meaning and purpose in every day life | $50,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc | Palmetto Bay, FL | To restore and protect america's everglades through science, advocacy, and education to benefit people and nature. | $45,000 |
| Naples Children and Education Foundation | Naples, FL | To make a profound and sustaining difference in the quality of children's lives. | $25,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | A private, nonprofit, coeducational institution dedicated to undergraduate education, graduate study, and research in the arts and sciences… | $25,000 |
| Kissick Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Private grant-making foundation supporting education, healthcare, and community-based charitable programs. | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $420,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $490,050 | 9 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541359349103059
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-0836768
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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