The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial
The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial is a private foundation, based in Old Greenwich, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $98K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial at a glance
In short: The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial gave $25K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,571
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $97,857
- -18.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Foundati ($8K). Together the top 7 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 405% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $26K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Foundati Ft Myers, FL | general purposes | $7,500 |
| A Bridge to a Cure Foundation Inc Ft Myers, FL | general purposes | $5,000 |
| Jewish Education in Media Inc Stamford, CT | general purposes | $5,000 |
| Circle Program Plymouth, NH | general purposes | $2,000 |
| Interlakes Community Caregivers Inc Center Harbor, NH | general purposes | $2,000 |
| Compassonate Care Norwood, MA | general purposes | $2,000 |
| Collaboratory Fort Myers, FL | general purposes | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,857 | $2,797 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 7 | $25,000 | $2,477 | — |
| 2024 | $120,060 | $9,419 | $24,500 | $24,000 | 7 | $24,500 | $9,419 | — |
| 2023 | $135,141 | $10,888 | $26,300 | $26,000 | 7 | $26,300 | $10,888 | $6,498 |
| 2022 | $139,113 | $19,313 | $21,250 | $21,250 | 7 | $21,250 | $19,313 | $6,113 |
| 2021 | $141,050 | $18,059 | $17,500 | $17,500 | 6 | $17,500 | $18,059 | — |
| 2020 | $140,491 | $9,404 | $25,674 | $25,500 | 7 | — | $9,404 | $7,503 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Douglas C Whitley
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gwenda L Asher
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A Whitley
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kenneth R Asher
Assistant Secretary
Asis. Secretary → Assistant Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial
How much does The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial give each year?
The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial gave $25K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 7 grants.
What is The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial's typical grant size?
The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,571, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial give grants?
The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial gives mostly in Florida: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (20%) and New Hampshire (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ft Myers, FL (3 grants).
Does The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial's largest grantees?
The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial's largest 2025 grantees include Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Foundati ($7,500), A Bridge to a Cure Foundation Inc ($5,000) and Jewish Education in Media Inc ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial?
The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial reported $98K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3K.
What is The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial's EIN?
The Ruth Angeline Whitley Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4202689. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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