Liddy Family Foundation
The Liddy Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Westport, Connecticut. It made 55 grants totaling $122,975 in 2025 to organizations including arts, education, health, human-services, and public-policy organizations.
Key facts about Liddy Family Foundation
In short: Liddy Family Foundation gave $123K across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Florida. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 65-6449530
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $122,975
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- Average grant
- $2,236
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (6 of 55, 2025)
- Total assets
- $1,856,395
- Primary geography
- Florida (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+39.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$123K
+12.5% YoY
Grant Count
55
-3.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+16.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Liddy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $119K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Liddy Family Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 55 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $563; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $450 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Opera Naples says its mission is to enrich Southwest Florida through opera performances and educational programs. The American College of Financial Services describes its mission as providing applied financial knowledge and education, promoting lifelong learning, and advocating for ethical standards. Gulfshore Playhouse says it is committed to professional theatre in Southwest Florida and to fostering its education department.
Other 2025 recipients include Liberty Youth Ranch, which describes its work as providing residential care and education for children in need of a home and supporting vulnerable families; Mayo Clinic, whose stated mission centers on patient care, education, and research; and Wounded Warrior Project, which says it provides programs and services to support the well-being of veterans, service members, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 55 grants totaling $122,975. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $16,300, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $16,300 to Opera Naples, $11,000 to ISU Foundation, and $10,000 each to NYU Langone Medical Center, Rebuilding Together Denver, and The American College. Other recipients included NCH Center For Philanthropy ($7,500), Artist Naples Philharmonic ($7,000), Naples United Church of Christ ($6,000), and Liberty Youth Ranch ($2,500). Cato Institute and Judicial Watch each received $2,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida received 42% of grant dollars, followed by New York at 12%, Iowa at 9%, and Colorado and Pennsylvania at 8% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 55 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
266 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opera Naples Naples, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $16,300 |
| ISU Foundation Ames, IA | unrestrictedgrant | $11,000 |
| NYU Langone Medical Center New York, NY | unrestrictedgrant | $10,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Denver Denver, CO | unrestrictedgrant | $10,000 |
| The American College Bryn Mawr, PA | unrestrictedgrant | $10,000 |
| NCH Center For Philanthropy Naples, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $7,500 |
| Artist Naples Philharmonic Naples, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $7,000 |
| Naples United Church of Christ Naples, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $6,000 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse Naples, FL | unrestrictedgrant | $3,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | unrestrictedgrant | $3,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $122,975 | 55 |
| 2024 | $109,355 | 57 |
| 2023 | $89,400 | 46 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,856,395 | $1,331,112 | $1,273,097 |
| Revenue | $521,454 | $157,500 | $18,919 |
| Expenses | $126,530 | $111,355 | $91,800 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $122,975 | $109,355 | $89,400 |
| Net Investment Income | $519,144 | $82,766 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $119,314 | $109,357 | $91,508 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard A Liddy, Joanne S Liddy, and Elwood Davis as directors.
Liddy Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elwood B. Davis
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne S Liddy
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard A Liddy
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Catherine L. Davis (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2630, Westport, CT 06880
Phone: (203) 226-8997
Frequently asked questions about Liddy Family Foundation
How much does Liddy Family Foundation give each year?
Liddy Family Foundation gave $123K across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $109K across 57 grants.
What is Liddy Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Liddy Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,236, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Liddy Family Foundation that year got $563 on average.
Where does Liddy Family Foundation give grants?
Liddy Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (12%) and Iowa (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (15 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Denver, CO (3 grants).
Does Liddy Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of Liddy Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "unrestrictedgrant" (49 grants).
Who are Liddy Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Liddy Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Opera Naples ($16,300), ISU Foundation ($11,000) and NYU Langone Medical Center ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Liddy Family Foundation?
Liddy Family Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $123K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Liddy Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Opera Naples says its mission is to enrich Southwest Florida through opera performances and educational programs. The American College of Financial Services describes its mission as providing applied financial knowledge and education, promoting lifelong learning, and advocating for ethical standards. Gulfshore Playhouse says it is committed to professional theatre in Southwest Florida and to f…
How do I apply for a grant from Liddy Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Liddy Family Foundation's EIN?
Liddy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6449530. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Liddy Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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