Washburn Family Foundation
The Washburn Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New Castle, New Hampshire. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $10,200 to charitable organizations.
Washburn Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Washburn Family Foundation gave $10K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $784.615), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,200
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $785
- +9.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $177,407
- +2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Washburn Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 332, New Castle, NH 03854
Phone: (215) 499-4293
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Washburn Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christ Church Preservation Trust ($4K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Pennsylvania (84%) and the District of Columbia (11%), with smaller shares going to Virginia (3%), New York (1%), and Georgia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Washburn Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $10K (2022) to $15K (2020). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Preservation Trust Philadelphia, PA | Washburn House | $3,500 |
| The Wistar Institute Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $3,500 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Mabel Boardman Society | $1,000 |
| Philabundance Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $600 |
| Brandywine Conservancy Chadds Ford, PA | General Operating | $250 |
| Natural Lands Trust Media, PA | General Operating | $250 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust Newtown Square, PA | General Operating | $250 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Operating | $250 |
| St Martin's Church Radnor, PA | General Operating | $200 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | General Operating | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $177,407 | $15,610 | $11,780 | $10,200 | 13 | $10,875 | $14,871 | $12,235 |
| 2024 | $173,577 | $12,688 | $11,670 | $10,000 | 14 | $10,687 | $11,933 | $11,408 |
| 2023 | $172,559 | $17,089 | $11,471 | $10,000 | 14 | $10,660 | $16,384 | $10,517 |
| 2022 | $172,287 | $8,896 | $11,385 | $9,900 | 14 | $10,550 | $7,608 | $11,144 |
| 2021 | $174,789 | $12,142 | $11,912 | $10,050 | 14 | $10,788 | $10,278 | $11,506 |
| 2020 | $174,559 | $26,449 | $15,957 | $14,550 | 13 | — | $25,143 | $9,946 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Washburn Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for historic preservation, hunger relief, conservation, wildlife protection, and housing. These are areas reflected in the work of its grantees, rather than stated priorities of the foundation.
For example, Christ Church Preservation Trust describes its mission as preserving historic Christ Church’s properties and strengthening the communities that use them. Philabundance says its mission is to drive hunger from communities and end hunger for good. Willistown Conservation Trust describes its work as preserving and managing open land and natural resources in the Willistown area and nearby communities. Habitat for Humanity of North Central Georgia says it partners with sponsors and volunteers to build homes with responsible low-income families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $10,200. Grants ranged from $100 to $3,500, with a median grant of $250. Among the listed awards, Christ Church Preservation Trust received $3,500 for the Washburn House, and The Wistar Institute received $3,500 for general operating support. Other recipients included the American Red Cross ($1,000), Philabundance ($600), and Willistown Conservation Trust ($250). The 2025 grantee information also reports a $100 award to Habitat for Humanity of North Central Georgia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth A. Pesce as president and treasurer, Mark D. Washburn as vice president, and Diana J. Slaymaker as secretary.
Washburn Family Foundation is led by Elizabeth A. Pesce, President Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth A. Pesce
President Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana J. Slaymaker
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark D. Washburn
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Washburn Family Foundation
How much does Washburn Family Foundation give each year?
Washburn Family Foundation gave $10K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 14 grants.
What is Washburn Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Washburn Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $785, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Washburn Family Foundation give grants?
Washburn Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Washburn Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of Washburn Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Washburn Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Washburn Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Christ Church Preservation Trust ($3,500), The Wistar Institute ($3,500) and American Red Cross ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Washburn Family Foundation?
Washburn Family Foundation reported $177K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (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 does Washburn Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for historic preservation, hunger relief, conservation, wildlife protection, and housing. These are areas reflected in the work of its grantees, rather than stated priorities of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Washburn Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Washburn Family Foundation's EIN?
Washburn Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3059858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Washburn Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Washburn Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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