Private foundation · EIN 47-5620198 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc

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: 58 grants paid, $4.6M total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
58
$4.6M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$27M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Knox CollegeGalesburg, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$1.8M
Knox CollegeGalesburg, ILKnox annual scholarship fund$500K
Knox CollegeGalesburg, ILCareer Center Trek program$500K
Knox CollegeGalesburg, ILPhi Gamma Delta House renovation project$250K
Humane Society of Hall CountyGainesville, GABetter Together Georgia$150K
Michaels WayFort Washington, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$100K
Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters IncLudington, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$75K
Eagle Ranch IncFlowery Branch, GAWhitcomb Family Initiatives (Endowment for Therapy Program and Girls Center)$75K
Society of St Vincent de Paul Georgia IncAtlanta, GAHealthy Start for Life Launch$75K
Extra Special People IncWatkinsville, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$70K
Anchorage IncLeesburg, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$60K
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic ChurchAtlanta, GAI Give Catholic bus campaign$60K
Reclif Community IncPeachtree Corners, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$55K
Ahimsa HouseAtlanta, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Humane Society of Hall CountyGainesville, GABetter Together Georgia program$50K
Reclif Community IncPeachtree Corners, GAFunds for Gym equipment and remodel$50K
Calhoun County Board of CommissionersMorgan, GACalhoun County Family Connection Thanksgiving and Christmas funds$40K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MOGeneral & Unrestricted$35K
Grove Chapel Ministry IncEatonton, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$35K
Furkids IncCumming, GACat Shelter Capital Campaign$34K
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic ChurchAtlanta, GATo support work led by the Director of Ministries$30K
Lifeline Animal Project IncAtlanta, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
St Pius X Catholic High School IncAtlanta, GARing the Bells campaign$27K
Angels Among US Pet Rescue IncAlpharetta, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta IncAtlanta, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta IncAtlanta, GAFund for eSprinter Van initial costs$25K
Eagle Ranch IncFlowery Branch, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Friends to the Forlorn Pitbull Rescue IncDallas, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Furkids IncCumming, GACharitable Event$25K
Kidz 2 Leaders IncMarietta, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Lifeline Animal Project IncAtlanta, GACharitable Event$25K
McLean Hospital CorporationBelmont, MAKlarman Eating Disorder Scholarship Fund$25K
Ultimate Peace IncDeerfield, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Angels Among US Pet Rescue IncAlpharetta, GASnuffie's Fund$20K
Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta IncAtlanta, GAHoliday Bonus Bag$20K
Calhoun County Board of CommissionersMorgan, GACalhoun County Family Connection$20K
Dave Krache Foundation IncKennesaw, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Georgia Department of Human Services Division of FAtlanta, GAClark's Christmas Kids 2025$20K
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Vigilant Torch FoundationAlexandria, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Childrens Literacy NetworkAnn Arbor, MIGeneral operations fund and Specific Strategic Intensive Fund$16K
Refuge Coffee IncClarkston, GAStrategic Plan$15K
Refuge Coffee IncClarkston, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Beloved Books Bookmobile IncDecatur, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Georgia Purple Heart Veterans Foundation IncCumming, GAGwinnett County Veterans Museum$10K
Scottdale Early Learning IncScottdale, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Tekton Career TrainingClarkston, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Ultimate Peace IncDeerfield, ILIntegrated Athlete$10K
Hancock County Cis Family Connection IncSparta, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$7,500
Next Step Atlanta IncAlpharetta, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$7,500
Sigsbee Charter School IncKey West, FLFunds for Marine Science Lab trip$6,000
Furkids IncCumming, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,500
Friends of the Central Lake District LibraryCentral Lake, MIFunds for books at the Central Lake Public School Library$5,000
Ludington Area Arts CouncilLudington, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Peachtree Road Methodist ChurchAtlanta, GACharitable Event$5,000
Community Cats TnrLudington, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Society of St Vincent de Paul Georgia IncAtlanta, GAImpact Vector housing consulting$2,500
St Pius X Catholic High School IncAtlanta, GAannual fund$1,000

By state: Illinois 6 · Georgia 41 · Michigan 5 · Pennsylvania 1 · Missouri 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc 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 Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $4.6M across 58 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc give?

Illinois (6 grants), Georgia (41 grants), Michigan (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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