The Resource Foundation Inc
The Resource Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut, established in 1987. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity and serves as a bridge between U.S. donors and communities in need throughout the Americas, with a particular focus on Latin America and the Caribbean.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.0M
-2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+23.9% YoY
Grant Count
70
-5.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+30.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Resource Foundation helps donors give with confidence by performing rigorous due diligence and providing funding for charitable organizations. The foundation has been supporting philanthropic initiatives for over 30 years.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Health
- Environment
- Disaster Relief
- Financial Inclusion
- Social Services
- Arts, particularly museums
- Religious purposes
- Human Services and poverty alleviation
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains seven Greatest Needs Funds addressing pressing issues including education, healthcare, food security, and potable water access in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Resource Foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Connecticut
- New York
- Massachusetts
- Latin America and the Caribbean region
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $15,012,968
- Total Revenue: $909,064
- Total Expenses: $1,417,440
- Total Liabilities: $27,800
- Staff: 2 employees
Tax-Exempt Status: Designated as 501(c)(3) since March 1988 (EIN: 22-2870501)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,012,968 | $15,440,172 | $15,548,336 |
| Revenue | $909,064 | $667,836 | $954,973 |
| Expenses | $1,417,440 | $1,201,502 | $1,217,633 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,231,431 | $1,006,177 | $1,066,898 |
| Net Investment Income | $774,492 | $526,772 | $813,283 |
| Distributable Amount | $963,342 | $903,622 | $957,187 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALISON J ALLEN | CHAIRMAN | 35 | $138,102 |
| TIMOTHY HARTCH | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ALAN D BARRY | SECRETARY | 5 | $61,000 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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