The Whole Family Foundation
The Whole Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $182K.
The Whole Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Whole Family Foundation gave $115K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,205
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,458
- -45.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,000
- Total assets
- $2,413,339
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Whole Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was All Hands and Hearts Smart Response Inc ($31K). Together the top 7 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 31 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Whole Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2020) to $136K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Hands and Hearts Smart Response Inc Mattapoisett, MA | General & Unrestricted | $31,000 |
| Team Impact Quincy, MA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse and Leadership Corporation New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| Lift Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| St Rock Haiti Foundation Ltd Milton, MA | General & Unrestricted | $9,205 |
| Corporate Pero Latinos Inc Astoria, NY | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| The Herren Project Portsmouth, RI | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
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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 | $2,413,339 | $174,711 | $134,567 | $115,205 | 7 | $132,367 | $181,739 | $142,946 |
| 2023 | $2,373,195 | $119,363 | $137,621 | $120,000 | 4 | $136,521 | $119,363 | $132,262 |
| 2022 | $2,391,453 | $81,346 | $154,965 | $136,290 | 7 | $153,065 | $81,346 | $136,826 |
| 2021 | $2,465,072 | $94,939 | $139,882 | $122,000 | 7 | $139,112 | $94,939 | $154,849 |
| 2020 | $2,510,015 | $54,688 | $85,103 | $65,000 | 6 | — | $54,688 | $135,909 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Whole Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $143K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Whole Family Foundation is led by Kristen F Giarrusso, President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristen F Giarrusso
President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry Giarrusso
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Whole Family Foundation
How much does The Whole Family Foundation give each year?
The Whole Family Foundation gave $115K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $120K across 4 grants.
What is The Whole Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Whole Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $21,000, and its average grant was $16,458, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Whole Family Foundation give grants?
The Whole Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (22%) and District of Columbia (18%).
Does The Whole Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Whole Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Whole Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Whole Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include All Hands and Hearts Smart Response Inc ($31,000), Team Impact ($25,000) and Harlem Lacrosse and Leadership Corporation ($21,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Whole Family Foundation?
The Whole Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Whole Family Foundation's EIN?
The Whole Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5330773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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