The Resource Foundation Inc
The Resource Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations, most of them in Connecticut and New York. The foundation’s website describes its work as helping donors support communities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Resource Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Resource Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 70 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Connecticut. 1% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,022,500
- +23.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 70
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,607
- +30.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $15,012,968
- -2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 1% first-time grantees (1 of 70, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Resource Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Wj Mckeever Co Llc PO Box 5, Greenwich, CT 06831
Phone: (203) 622-8625
Website: https://resourcefnd.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Resource Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Family Centers ($209K). Together the top 10 received $619K.
Grant Size Distribution
361 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 346 grants of 361 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its regional work as focused on Latin America and the Caribbean, where it says it works through a network of more than 370 local nonprofit organizations in 29 countries. In its 2024 filing, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 23% to New York, 2% to Massachusetts, 1% to Arkansas, and less than 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Resource Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
1%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 70 grantees (1%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 97% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $718K (2021) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 70 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Centers Greenwich, CT | Windrose work experience & stipends $30,480; anchor $50,000; rite start bonus $3,500; family first in education $75,000 & friendly connections $50,000 | $208,980 |
| Vaughn College Flushing, NY | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Kids in Crisis Cos Cob, CT | Kid Talk, Club Kids & General Purposes | $68,250 |
| Horizons at Brunswick School Greenwich, CT | Support Class & 3 Interns | $44,789 |
| Greenwich Alliance for Education Greenwich, CT | Support Travel Expense $3,000 & Avid Scholarships $40,000 | $43,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Yorktown Heights, NY | General Purposes | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Greenwich, CT | Vocational Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Greenwich Land Trust Greenwich, CT | Youth Corp & Intern | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army Stamford, CT | Music Program & Diaper Bank | $27,625 |
| Waterside School Stamford, CT | General Purposes | $26,250 |
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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 | $15,012,968 | $909,064 | $1,417,440 | $1,022,500 | 70 | $1,231,431 | $774,492 | $963,342 |
| 2023 | $15,440,172 | $667,836 | $1,201,502 | $825,525 | 74 | $1,006,177 | $526,772 | $903,622 |
| 2022 | $15,548,336 | $954,973 | $1,217,633 | $854,325 | 77 | $1,066,898 | $813,283 | $957,187 |
| 2021 | $15,578,037 | $3,073,672 | $1,070,160 | $717,912 | 65 | $911,603 | $794,631 | $978,715 |
| 2020 | $13,567,876 | $1,850,814 | $1,062,969 | $740,961 | 75 | — | $924,072 | $826,358 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Resource Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $963K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to empower disadvantaged communities in Latin America and the Caribbean with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to improve their lives. Its website describes work with community-based nonprofit organizations and identifies issues addressed by local partners that include education and job-skills training, healthcare, environmental conservation, disaster relief, and financial inclusion.
Its 2024 grants also supported organizations with varied missions. Family Centers says its mission is to empower children, adults, families, and communities to realize their potential. Kids in Crisis describes its work as building healthy communities through prevention, counseling, and crisis services. Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich says it prepares young people through enrichment opportunities and supportive relationships. Waterside School describes its mission as providing an early-years educational foundation for motivated, disadvantaged children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 70 grants totaling $1,022,500. Grant amounts ranged from $525 to $208,980, with a median of $5,250.
The largest reported grants included $208,980 to Family Centers for several programs, including Windrose Work Experience & Stipends, Anchor, Rite Start Bonus, Family First in Education, and Friendly Connections; $100,000 to Vaughn College for scholarships; and $68,250 to Kids in Crisis for Kid Talk, Club Kids, and general purposes. Other grants included $44,789 to Horizons at Brunswick School for support of a class and three interns, and $43,000 to Greenwich Alliance for Education for travel expenses and AVID scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alison J. Allen as chairman, Timothy Hartch as treasurer, and Alan D. Barry as secretary.
The Resource Foundation Inc is led by Alison J. Allen, Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alison J. Allen
Chairman
Secretary & Treasurer → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$126K (2020) → $138K (2024)
Alan D. Barry
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$40K (2022) → $61K (2024)
Timothy Hartch
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Edith J. Simpson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary-Elizabeth Joy Simpson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Roy B. Simpson (2020–2021) — Chairman & President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $138K, to Alison J Allen (Chairman). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Resource Foundation Inc
How much does The Resource Foundation Inc give each year?
The Resource Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 70 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $826K across 74 grants.
What is The Resource Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Resource Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,250, and its average grant was $14,607, across 70 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Resource Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Resource Foundation Inc give grants?
The Resource Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwich, CT (28 grants), Stamford, CT (7 grants), New York, NY (7 grants) and Norwalk, CT (4 grants).
Does The Resource Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of The Resource Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (57 of 70) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Resource Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Resource Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Family Centers ($208,980), Vaughn College ($100,000) and Kids in Crisis ($68,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Resource Foundation Inc?
The Resource Foundation Inc reported $15.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $963K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Resource Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to empower disadvantaged communities in Latin America and the Caribbean with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to improve their lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Resource Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Resource Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Resource Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2870501. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Resource Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Resource Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-resource-foundation-inc-morg_2d1bea4447d340b39247ce7b0f8a27c7
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