The Wimpfheimer Foundation Inc
The Wimpfheimer Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1953 and located in Stonington, Connecticut. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a non-operating private foundation that uses investment income to support various charitable organizations through a selective grantmaking program.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$682K
-9.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$188K
+55.6% YoY
Grant Count
26
+18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+31.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports libraries and organizations involved with:
- K-12 education
- Spine disorders research
- Hunger relief
- Fire safety
- Equestrianism
- Youth development
- Community development
Grantmaking
Grant Range
range: $1,000 to $25,000
Average Grant
$6,000 to $7,000
How to Apply
** The foundation typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut and Florida, with grantmaking reaching organizations across 10 states. Connecticut, Florida, and Rhode Island account for approximately 74% of all grants.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $682,455
- Annual Revenue: $122,199
- Total Expenses: $191,447
- Total Liabilities: $1,800
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $752,900
- Annual Revenue: $52,200
- Investments: $587,100
The foundation has no employees and operates as a small, focused grantmaking entity.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $682,455 | $752,876 | $824,410 |
| Revenue | $122,199 | $52,196 | $1,672 |
| Expenses | $191,447 | $123,411 | $263,885 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $191,447 | $123,411 | $263,885 |
| Net Investment Income | $122,199 | $52,196 | $1,672 |
| Distributable Amount | $78,859 | $68,922 | $73,646 |
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
119 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jacques D. Wimpfheimer, a prominent figure in thoroughbred racing and community leadership, was associated with the foundation's history. He served as president of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association from 1971 to 1976 and was a longtime resident of Stonington, Connecticut.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Wimpfheimer | President | 1 | — |
| Fred Lidsky | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Susan Barber | Secretary | 1 | $1,500 |
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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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