The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc
The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It supports grantmaking in Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc gave $4.6M across 58 grants in 2025 (avg $80K), mostly in Illinois. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,634,500
- +20.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 58
- +28.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $79,905
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $26,858,267
- +37.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (11 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Knox College ($3.0M across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
232 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 191 grants of 232 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Illinois received 65% of grant dollars and recipients in Georgia received 28%. Recipients in Michigan and Pennsylvania each received 2%, and recipients in Missouri received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 40 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $151K. How we count
Medians: $16K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 380% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 375% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $882K (2021) to $4.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 58 grants totaling $4.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knox College Galesburg, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,750,000 |
| Knox College Galesburg, IL | Knox annual scholarship fund | $500,000 |
| Knox College Galesburg, IL | Career Center Trek program | $500,000 |
| Knox College Galesburg, IL | Phi Gamma Delta House renovation project | $250,000 |
| Humane Society of Hall County Gainesville, GA | Better Together Georgia | $150,000 |
| Michaels Way Fort Washington, PA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters Inc Ludington, MI | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Eagle Ranch Inc Flowery Branch, GA | Whitcomb Family Initiatives (Endowment for Therapy Program and Girls Center) | $75,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Georgia Inc Atlanta, GA | Healthy Start for Life Launch | $75,000 |
| Extra Special People Inc Watkinsville, GA | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported that its 2024 distributions included $3,840,000 from sources other than current income. It stated that it had no plans for dissolution.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,858,267 | $12,139,483 | $4,854,098 | $4,634,500 | 58 | $4,672,794 | $1,929,568 | $1,245,978 |
| 2024 | $19,572,882 | $10,660,504 | $3,983,445 | $3,840,000 | 45 | $3,877,746 | $4,474,011 | $707,260 |
| 2023 | $12,895,823 | $1,141,083 | $1,312,222 | $1,207,000 | 38 | $1,244,013 | $1,124,590 | $636,417 |
| 2022 | $13,066,962 | $2,082,160 | $1,086,265 | $965,500 | 46 | $1,002,348 | $158,838 | $654,796 |
| 2021 | $12,071,067 | $939,252 | $1,000,157 | $881,500 | 45 | $918,374 | $817,956 | $685,774 |
| 2020 | $12,131,972 | $1,639,478 | $1,438,049 | $1,327,500 | 41 | — | $197,120 | $623,946 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2025 — 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 filing identifies the foundation’s focus areas but does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants included support for educational, animal-welfare, and human-services organizations. Knox College describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education to students from diverse backgrounds. The Humane Society of Hall County says it works to help animals and people live better together. Eagle Ranch describes its work as restoring and renewing relationships for children and families, while Extra Special People says it creates transformative experiences for people with disabilities and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation distributed $4,634,500 through 58 grants. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $1,750,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, received four grants: $1,750,000 for general and unrestricted purposes, $500,000 for its annual scholarship fund, $500,000 for its Career Center Trek program, and $250,000 for a Phi Gamma Delta house renovation project. Other notable 2025 grants included $150,000 to the Humane Society of Hall County for Better Together Georgia; $100,000 to Michael’s Way for general and unrestricted purposes; and $75,000 each to Eagle Ranch for an endowment for its Therapy Program and Girls Center, Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters for general and unrestricted purposes, and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia for Healthy Start for Life Launch.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jannah Overcast, Judene D Reese, Brendan P Whitcomb, David A Whitcomb, Elizabeth Whitcomb, Richard A Whitcomb, and Richard W Whitcomb as directors. David A Whitcomb is also listed as secretary; Elizabeth Whitcomb as president; Richard A Whitcomb as treasurer; and Richard W Whitcomb as vice president.
The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc is led by Elizabeth Whitcomb, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Whitcomb
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brendan P Whitcomb
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David A Whitcomb
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jannah Overcast
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard W Whitcomb
Director, Treasurer, Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judene D Reese
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/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 Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc gave $4.6M across 58 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.8M across 45 grants.
What is The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $79,905, across 58 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc that year got $22K on average.
Where does The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (14 grants), Galesburg, IL (4 grants), Cumming, GA (4 grants) and Ludington, MI (3 grants).
Does The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 52% of The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (3 grants).
Who are The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Knox College ($3,000,000 across 4 grants), Humane Society of Hall County ($200,000 across 2 grants) and Reclif Community Inc ($105,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc?
The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc reported $26.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc fund?
The filing identifies the foundation’s focus areas but does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants included support for educational, animal-welfare, and human-services organizations. Knox College describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education to students from diverse backgrounds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5620198. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 April 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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