The Wadsworth Family Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Wallingford, Connecticut. Established in 2005, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with tax-exempt status. The foundation's primary purpose is to distribute funds to various organizations through income generated from its investment portfolio.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.2M
+13.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$598K
+8.7% YoY
Grant Count
43
+4200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-97.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation funds contributions across multiple sectors, with primary focus areas including:
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Health Care
- Housing
- Disaster Preparedness and Relief
- Addiction and Substance Abuse
Grantmaking
The foundation made 26 grants in 2024, with total giving of $597,725. Typical award amounts range from $75 to $550,100.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut, Florida, and Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $14,180,746
- Total Giving: $597,725
- Total Expenses: $597,770
- Total Revenue: $0
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,180,746 | $12,540,047 | $11,807,601 |
| Revenue | — | $99,845 | $209,204 |
| Expenses | $597,770 | $550,100 | $566,202 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $304,620 | $402,855 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
167 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
William F. Wadsworth Sr. (1939-2020) founded the Wadsworth Family Foundation. He established the foundation as a not-for-profit entity to provide donations to worthy causes. His son, William Wadsworth Jr., has been involved in running family investment businesses, while other family members are involved in the foundation's operations.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM WADSWORTH | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 879 Church Street, Route 68, Wallingford, CT 06492
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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