The Bigs Foundation Inc
The Bigs Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Greenwich, CT. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $35K.
The Bigs Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Bigs Foundation Inc gave $35K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $35K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $35,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $35,000
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Bigs Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Family Centers ($35K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Centers Greenwich, CT | Assist Families in Need | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $66,375 | $35,000 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bigs Foundation Inc is led by Ben Carpenter, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Ben Carpenter
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Lynn Siegal
Managing Par
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Pam Caffrey
Business Man
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 The Bigs Foundation Inc
How much does The Bigs Foundation Inc give each year?
The Bigs Foundation Inc gave $35K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Bigs Foundation Inc?
The Bigs Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Greenwich, CT.
Where does The Bigs Foundation Inc operate?
The Bigs Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is The Bigs Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Bigs Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4743120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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