The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD
The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD is a private foundation, based in Watertown, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $445K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $397K.
The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD at a glance
In short: The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD gave $31K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,700
- -88.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -58.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,140
- -71.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $445,422
- +2543.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Metropolitan Opera ($13K). Together the top 5 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 56 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD gives
- Giving fell 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 760% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2024) to $256K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | Public Support | $12,500 |
| International House New York, NY | Public Support | $10,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation New York, NY | Public Support | $7,000 |
| Waturmill Family Children's Foundat Bellevue, WA | Public Support | $1,000 |
| Soroptomist International New York, NY | Public Support | $200 |
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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 | $445,422 | $461,774 | $33,200 | $30,700 | 5 | $33,200 | $397,476 | $4,371 |
| 2023 | $16,848 | $33,065 | $260,894 | $256,250 | 12 | $259,850 | $32,021 | $9,545 |
| 2022 | $261,989 | $45,220 | $49,592 | $42,300 | 9 | $49,430 | $45,058 | $13,514 |
| 2021 | $377,305 | $1,677 | $70,025 | $62,325 | 12 | $70,025 | $1,677 | $18,038 |
| 2020 | $316,912 | $1,944 | $49,957 | $42,930 | 18 | — | $1,944 | $18,442 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David K Whitcomb
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Henrietta Whitcomb
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Rodman
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD
How much does The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD give each year?
The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD gave $31K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $256K across 12 grants.
What is The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD's typical grant size?
The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $6,140, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD give grants?
The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support" (5 grants).
Who are The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD's largest grantees?
The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD's largest 2024 grantees include Metropolitan Opera ($12,500), International House ($10,000) and The Carnegie Hall Corporation ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD?
The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD reported $445K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD's EIN?
The Henrietta & David Whitcomb Family FD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7267896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 years 2020–2024
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