The Eugene Atwood Fund
The Eugene Atwood Fund is a private foundation, based in Stonington, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $136K. Net investment income was $135K.
The Eugene Atwood Fund at a glance
In short: The Eugene Atwood Fund gave $136K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $45K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $136,160
- +46.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $45,387
- +46.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $1,900,212
- +3.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Eugene Atwood Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Atwood Award ($28K). Together the top 2 received $50K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($85,875), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 15 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
How The Eugene Atwood Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−1%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 102% of 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2025) to $164K (2021). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $85,875 |
| Atwood Award Various, CT | Education Grants | $27,500 |
| Grants Various, CT | Educational Grants | $22,785 |
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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 | $1,900,212 | $329,308 | $261,380 | $136,160 | 3 | $243,048 | $135,202 | $239,272 |
| 2025 | $1,832,284 | $260,104 | $204,356 | $93,210 | 3 | $187,442 | $87,522 | $247,517 |
| 2024 | $1,776,536 | $172,699 | $225,578 | $114,222 | 3 | $210,909 | $44,415 | $196,159 |
| 2023 | $1,829,619 | $124,530 | $250,877 | $137,564 | 3 | $236,215 | $36,893 | $218,019 |
| 2022 | $1,955,990 | $344,062 | $241,352 | $124,917 | 3 | $222,037 | $182,480 | $227,444 |
| 2021 | $1,853,313 | $201,144 | $272,650 | $163,500 | 3 | — | $56,888 | $242,189 |
| 2020 | $1,925,415 | $186,655 | $249,523 | $139,254 | 3 | — | $58,637 | $236,965 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eugene Atwood Fund reported a distributable amount of $239K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Eugene Atwood Fund's 2026 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Charles Clark
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Dixon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Lindberg Gourd
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Bill Cosgrove
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annie White
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Hartell
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Amanda Atwood Lindberg (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Elizabeth Dodge White (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Charles White (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 The Eugene Atwood Fund
How much does The Eugene Atwood Fund give each year?
The Eugene Atwood Fund gave $136K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $93K across 3 grants.
What is The Eugene Atwood Fund's typical grant size?
The Eugene Atwood Fund's median grant in 2026 was $27,500, and its average grant was $45,387, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Eugene Atwood Fund give grants?
The Eugene Atwood Fund gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Eugene Atwood Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Eugene Atwood Fund's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Eugene Atwood Fund?
The Eugene Atwood Fund reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $243K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $239K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Eugene Atwood Fund's EIN?
The Eugene Atwood Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6044477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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