The Richard and Barbara Whitcomb Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in New Canaan, Connecticut · EIN 27-3420226
- Connecticut
- New Canaan
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Connecticut
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $750KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 69Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $1.7MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO FURTHER THE WORKS OF OTHER 501(C)(3) EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, GIVING PRIORITY TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES AND IMPROVE EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO DEPRIVED OR DISADVANTAGED PERSONS. THE FOUNDATION MAY ALSO MAKE EDUCATIONAL GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Carver Center | $220K | 2025 |
| Norwalk Community College | $65K | 2025 |
| Girls Inc of the Valley | $50K | 2025 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | $25K | 2025 |
| YMCA | $25K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (69 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.