Witman Family Foundation

EIN 26-2702670 · DE · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in CA, MD, NM
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Witman Family Foundation based in DE paid 16 grants totaling $261.5K to 13 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $150K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH, and ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF INLAND NORTH COUNTY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$4,975,673
Giving (latest yr)
$261,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
16
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
13
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • California Polytechnic State University Foundation$150,000
  • Trinity Episcopal Church$32,000
  • Assistance League of Inland North County$29,000
  • The San Diego Foundation$19,000
  • Meals-on-wheels Greater San Diego Inc$8,000

Where grants went

  • California$253,500 · 14 grants
  • Maryland$5,000 · 1 grant
  • New Mexico$3,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (16)

California Polytechnic State University Foundation
San Luis Obispo, CA
Earn By Doing Fund
$150,000
Trinity Episcopal Church
Escondido, CA
General & Unrestricted
$32,000
The San Diego Foundation
San Diego, CA
Escondido Foundation Fund
$19,000
Assistance League of Inland North County
Escondido, CA
General & Unrestricted
$11,000
Meals-on-wheels Greater San Diego Inc
San Diego, CA
General & Unrestricted
$8,000
Assistance League of Inland North County
Escondido, CA
Funds for 2nd Floor, Attic, and general fund
$7,000
Assistance League of Inland North County
Escondido, CA
Attic Fund and general support
$6,000
Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc
Hagerstown, MD
General & Unrestricted
$5,000
Assistance League of Inland North County
Escondido, CA
Funds for Duffel Bags, New Ceiling Fans, and general support
$5,000
Riding Emphasizing Individual Needs and Strengths
Bonsall, CA
General & Unrestricted
$5,000
Rangers Legacy Equine Rescue
Roswell, NM
General & Unrestricted
$3,000
Escondido History Center
Escondido, CA
General & Unrestricted
$3,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Witman Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Witman Family Foundation reported 16 itemized grants totaling $261.5K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $150K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH, ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF INLAND NORTH COUNTY, among 13 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Witman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Delaware, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Witman Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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