Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation
The Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its stated primary purpose is to support other tax-exempt organizations through contributions, and it says it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation at a glance
In short: Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation gave $6.4M across 54 grants in 2026 (avg $118K), top state New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $6,382,537
- +30.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 54
- -3.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $118,195
- +35.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,540
- Total assets
- $6,185,848
- -49.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (43% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 West 72Nd Street 17, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (973) 472-6250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Central Park Conservancy Inc ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $6.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,096), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
263 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 212 grants of 263 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that 43% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. It lists 56% under “?” and 0% each for DC, California, and Massachusetts. The largest listed grants included awards to Oxford institutions; their recipient-state entries are blank in the filing data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation gives
- 50% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 294% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2023) to $6.4M (2026). In 2026 it made 54 grants totaling $6.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Conservancy Inc New York, NY | General Support | $2,000,000 |
| Worcester College Oxford Endowment Trust | Education/General Support | $1,994,026 |
| Worcester College Oxford | Education/General Support | $1,072,442 |
| The University of Oxford Development Trust (Oudt) | General Support | $399,634 |
| Adirondack Experience the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake (Adkx) Blue Mountain Lake, NY | General Support | $205,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Support | $103,500 |
| Pendragon Inc Aka Pendragon Theatre Saranac Lake, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| North Country Community College Foundation Saranac Lake, NY | Education/General Support | $100,000 |
| University of Oxford Finance Division | General Support | $50,327 |
| Saskatchewan Festival of Words | General Support | $35,849 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,185,848 | $496,666 | $6,556,652 | $6,382,537 | 54 | $6,388,234 | $491,307 | $498,851 |
| 2025 | $12,263,788 | $15,456,778 | $4,925,356 | $4,896,814 | 56 | $4,902,189 | $8,945,376 | $415,107 |
| 2024 | $7,911,287 | $2,184,042 | $3,281,693 | $3,267,208 | 50 | $3,272,458 | $1,122,649 | $528,627 |
| 2023 | $9,915,197 | $2,279,522 | $1,656,649 | $1,618,120 | 53 | $1,623,120 | $1,188,243 | $474,020 |
| 2022 | $10,153,719 | $1,178,574 | $2,600,672 | $2,546,281 | 50 | $2,551,986 | $1,173,779 | $574,825 |
| 2021 | $11,575,817 | $11,560,710 | $5,037,041 | $4,809,800 | 1 | — | $6,984,324 | $432,436 |
| 2020 | $9,204,301 | $12,936,295 | $2,794,277 | $2,776,433 | 1 | — | $7,817,230 | $331,974 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation reported a distributable amount of $499K for 2026 — 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 stated purpose is to support, by contributions, other organizations exempt under the Internal Revenue Code. Its 2026 grants included support for cultural organizations, educational institutions, community services, and other organizations. For example, grantees describe their own work as providing ambulance services (Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad), library services (Saranac Lake Free Library), and resources for local charitable organizations and municipalities (Saranac Lake Rotary Foundation).
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 54 grants totaling $6,382,537. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $2,000,000, with a median of $5,540. Its largest listed grants were $2,000,000 to Central Park Conservancy for general support; $1,994,026 to Worcester College Oxford Endowment Trust for education/general support; $1,072,442 to Worcester College Oxford for education/general support; and $399,634 to The University of Oxford Development Trust for general support. Other listed grants included $205,000 to Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake, and $103,500 to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, both for general support.
Other 2026 grants included $25,000 to Nuclear Threat Initiative, which describes its mission as reducing nuclear, biological, and emerging technology threats, and $15,000 to Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Barrie A. Wigmore, Deedee Wigmore, Emily Lenz, and Michael Cunningham as part-time trustees.
Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Barrie A. Wigmore
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deedee Wigmore
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Emily Lenz
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Cunningham
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Donald Lenz (2020) — Trustee & Part-Time
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation
How much does Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation give each year?
Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation gave $6.4M across 54 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $4.9M across 56 grants.
What is Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation's typical grant size?
Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,540, and its average grant was $118,195, across 54 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation give grants?
Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation's top state is New York, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The most frequent recipient cities were Saranac Lake, NY (16 grants), New York, NY (12 grants) and Lake Placid, NY (2 grants).
Does Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (54 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation's largest grantees?
Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Central Park Conservancy Inc ($2,000,000), Worcester College Oxford Endowment Trust ($1,994,026) and Worcester College Oxford ($1,072,442), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,096), which are not listed by name. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation?
Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $499K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support, by contributions, other organizations exempt under the Internal Revenue Code. Its 2026 grants included support for cultural organizations, educational institutions, community services, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation's EIN?
Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2967487. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Barrie and Deedee Wigmore Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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