About Us

Widgeon Point
Charitable Foundation

We give to local nonprofits that make their communities a better place to live, work, and breathe.

Our MissionWidgeon Point TodayWho We Support
Our Mission

Spreading Joy.
Relieving Suffering.

The Foundation's mission is to spread joy and relieve suffering. We support non-profit leaders who have identified issues we can help solve.

We support nonprofit, IRS registered 501(c)(3) organizations.

We believe in local leadership, local organizations.

Arts, youth, environment, education, and social services.

We value relationships

The better we know an organization, the more likely we are to support the people and the cause.

We fund local organizations that solve local issues

We try to identify new and unfolding opportunities.

Widgeon Point Today

WE GIVE

Local non-profit leaders are in the best position to spot unfolding opportunities. We fund people and organizations that make change happen.

1,783
Organizations Supported
Nonprofits across the United States
4,600+
Donations Given
Grants awarded since our founding in 1966
5
Focus Areas
Community, Youth, Environment, Arts & Discretionary
APPLICATION DEADLINE

We only accept applications between March 15 and September 15.

Who Can Apply

IRS registered 501(c)(3) organizations operating within the United States are allowed to apply. However, the Grant Committee will prioritize applications from local organizations known personally to a member of the foundation.

Who We Support

Eligibility at a glance

There are basic criteria every applicant must meet.

IRS registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits
Organizations operating within the United States
New applicants applying for the first time
Prior recipients encouraged to apply every year
Individuals or for profit entities
Organizations outside the United States
Political campaigns or lobbying organizations
Organizations not registered with the IRS

Ready to apply? The application window is open March 15 to September 15.

Start Your Application