Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc
The Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Connecticut, including hospitals, arts organizations, and other local organizations.
Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc gave $260K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $260,400
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,040
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,950
- Total assets
- $103,324
- -47.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905
Phone: (203) 965-0400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 34 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $260K (2025) to $282K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $260K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $260,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $103,324 | $173,552 | $265,475 | $260,400 | 10 | $260,400 | $12 | $5,950 |
| 2024 | $195,247 | $173,559 | $269,376 | $266,000 | 13 | $266,000 | $19 | $9,446 |
| 2023 | $291,064 | $173,672 | $293,578 | $282,250 | 11 | $282,250 | $132 | $9,229 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for hospitals, arts organizations, a scholarship organization, a library, and other charitable organizations. Norwalk Hospital Foundation describes its mission as raising, reinvesting, administering, and distributing funds to Norwalk Hospital and other nonprofit Norwalk Hospital affiliates. Stamford Center for the Arts says its mission is to entertain, educate, and enrich the diverse population of Stamford and Fairfield County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $266,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $106,000, with a median of $10,500. Its largest grants included $106,000 to Stamford Hospital Foundation, $40,000 to Norwalk Hospital Foundation, $27,500 to Make-A-Wish, $25,000 to Stamford Center for the Arts, and $20,000 to the American Cancer Society. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as “General.” Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 10 grants totaling $260,400.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Adam J Whittingham as a director.
Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc is led by Adam J Whittingham, Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Adam J Whittingham
Director
Foundation Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc
How much does Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc gave $260K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $266K across 13 grants.
What is Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $18,950, and its average grant was $26,040, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc?
Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc reported $103K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $260K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for hospitals, arts organizations, a scholarship organization, a library, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2217690. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Andrew J Whittingham Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/andrew-j-whittingham-family-foundation-inc-morg_0a22741d69a54a75af4d93dd5a84b558
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