Private foundation · EIN 45-4009043 · Wilton, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thomas and Maria Wilcox Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $179K total, median $20K. 82% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$179K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CT
82%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Family & Children's AgencyNorwalk, CTGeneral support$28K
Homes With HopeWestport, CTGeneral support$25K
Teen Center of Wilton Inc (aka Trackside)Wilton, CTGeneral support$25K
Tiny Miracles FoundationDarien, CTGeneral support$25K
Trustees of Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MAGeneral support$25K
Person to PersonDarien, CTGeneral support$20K
Malta HouseNorwalk, CTGeneral support$10K
Friends of Ambler Farm IncWilton, CTGeneral support$6,700
Back to School Shop IncStamford, CTGeneral support$5,000
Cartie CorpShelton, CTGeneral support$5,000
The Chester County Hospital Foundation IncWest Chester, PAGeneral support$5,000

By state: Connecticut 9 · Massachusetts 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Thomas and Maria Wilcox Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilton, Connecticut, administered in care of Untracht Early, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Thomas and Maria Wilcox Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Thomas and Maria Wilcox Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $179K across 11 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Thomas and Maria Wilcox Family Foundation give?

Connecticut (9 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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