Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark
Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark is a private foundation based in New Milford, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports 22 grants totaling $20,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations supporting education, healthcare, emergency services, arts, and other causes.
Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark at a glance
In short: Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark gave $21K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $931.818), mostly in Connecticut. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,500
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $932
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $447,489
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark
- 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: 51 Main Street, New Milford, CT 06776
Phone: (860) 355-2631
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lake Forest College ($2K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Connecticut recipients received 65% of grant dollars. The other reported shares were Illinois, 10%; Washington, DC, 7%; Alabama, 7%; and California, 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 22 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2024) to $26K (2021). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | Scholarship Fund | $2,000 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp New Haven, CT | Campership Fund | $2,000 |
| The University of Connecticut Foundation Inc Storrs, CT | Support School of Fine Arts | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Teaching Tolerance | $1,500 |
| Western Connecticut Health Network Danbury, CT | Support Resident Physician Communication Program | $1,500 |
| American Film Institute Development Office Los Angeles, CA | Preservation of the History of Motion Pictures | $1,250 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Handgun Violence Washington, DC | Support Handgun Control | $1,000 |
| Minor Memorial Library Roxbury, CT | Support Library Activities | $1,000 |
| Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association Ridgefield, CT | Support Hospice Care | $1,000 |
| Roxbury Ambulance Association Roxbury, CT | Support Community Healthcare | $750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $447,489 | $20,518 | $32,666 | $20,500 | 22 | $23,000 | $12,023 | $22,342 |
| 2023 | $459,637 | $10,931 | $33,889 | $20,750 | 22 | $23,160 | $4,746 | $22,172 |
| 2022 | $482,595 | $18,250 | $34,230 | $20,750 | 22 | $23,085 | $8,462 | $24,464 |
| 2021 | $498,575 | $31,737 | $40,398 | $25,500 | 19 | $27,775 | $21,258 | $27,243 |
| 2020 | $507,236 | $21,142 | $36,378 | $23,550 | 20 | — | $10,939 | $27,932 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a scholarship fund, a campership fund, the University of Connecticut’s School of Fine Arts, motion-picture preservation, hospice care, and local library and emergency services.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Lake Forest College says it provides post-secondary education leading to a baccalaureate degree. An individual recipient Health Network says it aims to improve community health through excellent, innovative, and compassionate care. The Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department says it provides emergency firefighting, hazardous-materials, and rescue response, while the Roxbury Ambulance Association says it provides emergency medical and transport services to the Roxbury community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $20,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median grant of $750.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $2,000 to Lake Forest College for its scholarship fund, $2,000 to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for its campership fund, and $2,000 to the University of Connecticut Foundation to support the School of Fine Arts. Other grants included $1,500 to the Southern Poverty Law Center for Teaching Tolerance and $1,500 to an individual recipient Health Network for a resident physician communication program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy J. Riordan as president and director, Mitchell J. Melnick as secretary and director, and Arthur C. Weinshank as vice president and director.
Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark is led by Timothy J. Riordan, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy J. Riordan
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$600 (2020) → $600 (2024)
Arthur C. Weinshank
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2024)
Mitchell J. Melnick
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $600, to Timothy J Riordan (President, Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark
How much does Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark give each year?
Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark gave $21K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 22 grants.
What is Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark's typical grant size?
Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $932, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark give grants?
Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark gives mostly in Connecticut: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (10%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Roxbury, CT (4 grants), New Milford, CT (3 grants), Danbury, CT (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Research" (3 grants).
Who are Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark's largest grantees?
Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark's largest 2024 grantees include Lake Forest College ($2,000), The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp ($2,000) and The University of Connecticut Foundation Inc ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark?
Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark reported $447K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a scholarship fund, a campership fund, the University of Connecticut’s School of Fine Arts, motion-picture preservation, hospice care, and local library and emergency services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark?
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 Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark's EIN?
Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1523571. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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