Wadsworth Family Foundation
The Wadsworth Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wallingford, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations working in areas including housing, community services, youth, the arts, and animal welfare.
Wadsworth Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Wadsworth Family Foundation gave $598K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $597,725
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- +4200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,901
- -97.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $14,180,746
- +13.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wadsworth Family Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Wadsworth Family Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 4165, Wallingford, CT 06492
Phone: (203) 269-9730
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wadsworth Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Habitat for Humanity ($148K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $483K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 172 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 28% to recipients in Connecticut. Vermont received 8%; Indiana and New York each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wadsworth Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $473K (2020) to $598K (2024). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $598K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity Fort Lauderdale, FL | Housing | $100,000 |
| Grace Center Foundation Naples, FL | General Charity | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Colliard East Naples, FL | Home Const | $100,000 |
| Dr Mission Team Wallingford, CT | Community | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Stratford, VT | Home Building | $48,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater NH New Haven, CT | YOUTH | $30,000 |
| Caribbean Fellowship Ministry Greenville, FL | Community | $15,000 |
| Masters Manna Wallingford, CT | Public Charity | $10,000 |
| Mt Zion Free Methodist Church Kokomo, IN | CHURCH | $10,000 |
| Wallingford Symphony Orchestra Wallingford, CT | ARTS | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,180,746 | — | $597,770 | $597,725 | 43 | $304,620 |
| 2023 | $12,540,047 | $99,845 | $550,100 | $550,100 | 1 | $402,855 |
| 2022 | $11,807,601 | $209,204 | $566,202 | $557,302 | 26 | — |
| 2021 | $13,203,111 | $728,916 | $581,107 | $574,725 | 55 | $626,239 |
| 2020 | $11,680,144 | $493,571 | $472,850 | $472,700 | 47 | $343,240 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for housing and home building, community programs, youth, arts, and animal-related organizations. For example, Grace Center Foundation says its mission is to save the lives of children and families in Ethiopia through an integrated, holistic approach. Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as eliminating poverty housing and making decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Labs4Rescue says it matches homeless Labrador retrievers and Labrador mixes with families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $597,725 through 43 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $100,000 to Grace Center Foundation in Naples, Florida; $100,000 to Habitat for Humanity in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; $100,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Colliard in East Naples, Florida; $50,000 to DR Mission Team in Wallingford, Connecticut; and $48,000 to Habitat for Humanity in Stratford, Vermont.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: The filing lists a 501(c)(3) letter, the most recent 990 filing, and a copy of audited financials as application materials. It states that there are no restrictions on awards. Deadline: None.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
William Wadsworth is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Wadsworth Family Foundation is led by William F. Wadsworth Jr., Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William F. Wadsworth Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Willam F. Wadsworth Sr. (2020) — Trustee
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 Wadsworth Family Foundation
How much does Wadsworth Family Foundation give each year?
Wadsworth Family Foundation gave $598K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $550K across 1 grant.
What is Wadsworth Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Wadsworth Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,901, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Wadsworth Family Foundation give grants?
Wadsworth Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (28%) and Vermont (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wallingford, CT (15 grants), Naples, FL (5 grants), Meriden, CT (5 grants) and New Haven, CT (2 grants).
Does Wadsworth Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of Wadsworth Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Recurring purposes include "Community" (10 grants), "Arts" (5 grants) and "Medical" (4 grants).
Who are Wadsworth Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Wadsworth Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Habitat for Humanity ($148,000 across 2 grants), Grace Center Foundation ($100,000) and Habitat for Humanity of Colliard ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wadsworth Family Foundation?
Wadsworth Family Foundation reported $14.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
What does Wadsworth Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for housing and home building, community programs, youth, arts, and animal-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wadsworth Family Foundation?
Wadsworth Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Wadsworth Family Foundation's EIN?
Wadsworth Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1645236. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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Grantable. (2026). Wadsworth Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wadsworth-family-foundation-morg_b22b9f2641384eeba0908f05a2abbd79
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