The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc
The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on philanthropic activities across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.6M
+51.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.8M
+218.1% YoY
Grant Count
45
+18.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$85K
+168.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Mental Health
- Suicide Prevention
- Psychiatry & Mental Health
- Children's Mental Health
Grantmaking
The foundation demonstrates active grantmaking with the following characteristics:
Grant Range
** $2,500 to $1,200,000
Average Grant
amount:** Data available in detailed filings
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily directs funding toward:
- Georgia
- North Carolina
- Illinois
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $12.9 million
- Total Revenue: $1.14 million
- Total Expenses: $1.31 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $19,572,882
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,572,882 | $12,895,823 | $13,066,962 |
| Revenue | $10,660,504 | $1,141,083 | $2,082,160 |
| Expenses | $3,983,445 | $1,312,222 | $1,086,265 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,877,746 | $1,244,013 | $1,002,348 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,474,011 | $1,124,590 | $158,838 |
| Distributable Amount | $707,260 | $636,417 | $654,796 |
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
215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jannah Overcast | Dir | 2 | — |
| Brendan P Whitcomb | Dir | 1 | — |
| David A Whitcomb | Dir, Sec | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Whitcomb | Pres, Dir | 10 | — |
| Richard A Whitcomb | Dir, Treas | 1 | — |
| Richard W Whitcomb | Dir, VP | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: Foundation Source, 501 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
- Telephone: 800-839-1754
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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