WP & HB White Foundation
EIN 362601558 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$10.6M
506 grants · $2.7M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $15K–$25K
grant size
76%
deep partner · 126/166 multi-year
repeat
$70.2M
Assets (2023)
166
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
STEVEN R WHITE
Phone
(847) 446-1441
Deadlines
THE BOARD MEETS QUARTERLY IN MARCH, JUNE, SEPTEMBER, AND DECEMBER. PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LAT
How to Apply
THE W.P. & H.B. WHITE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE FUTURE GOOD OF OUR SOCIETY, PRIMARILY IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON HELPING THOSE MOST IN NEED. THERE IS NO GRANT APPLICATION FORM. PROPOSALS FOR GRANTS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: -HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION -PURPOSE AND BENEFICIARIES OF THE REQUEST -ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET (AND PROJECT BUDGET IF APPLICABLE) -VERIFICATION OF FEDERAL TAX EXEMPT STATUS -LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS -LIST OF CORPORATE/FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTIONS -LATEST AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT BECAUSE THERE ARE LIMITS TO THE NUMBER OF PROPOSALS THAT THE FOUNDATION CAN FUND, SELECTION IN NO WAY REFLECTS ON THE MERITS OF THOSE NOT GIVEN SUPPORT.
Restrictions
GRANTS ARE BASICALLY LIMITED TO ILLINOIS CHARITIES FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES AND SPECIFIC PROGRAMS; HOWEVER, THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT SUPPORT VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, INDIVIDUALS, ENDOWMENTS OR FUND RAISING EVENTS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2.1M | $74.9M | $4.6M | 124 |
| 2021 | $2.3M | $80.0M | $10.1M | 120 |
| 2022 | $3.4M | $46.9M | $1.0M | 130 |
| 2023 | $2.8M | $70.2M | $-353K | 132 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 506 grants on record
Minimum
$4K
25th Pctl
$15K
Median
$20K
Average
$21K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$100K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (506 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Theological Union | Chicago, IL | $100,000 | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | 2022 |
| Josephinum Academy | Chicago, IL | $100,000 | TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Catholic Theological Union | Chicago, IL | $80,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | $75,000 | UKRAINIAN OUTREACH AID | 2022 |
| Safe Families for Children | Chicago, IL | $70,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Chicago Children's Advocacy Center | Chicago, IL | $60,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Communities in Schools of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $60,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| St Leonard's Ministries | Chicago, IL | $60,000 | BARLOW WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | 2022 |
| Rebuilding Together N. Suburban | Glenview, IL | $55,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| A Safe Haven | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Neopolitan Lighthouse | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | ONE TIME GRANT | 2020 |
| Our Lady of Tepeyac High School | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | CHALLENGE GRANT | 2023 |
| By the Hand Club for Kids | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | TECHNOLOGY ENABLED BLENDED LEARNING | 2022 |
| Holy Trinity High School | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | 2022 |
| Restoring the Path | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Sister House | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Wings Program | Palatine, IL | $50,000 | SAFE HOUSE AT WINGS METRO | 2022 |
| Catholic Theological Union | Chicago, IL | $40,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Catholic Theological Union | Chicago, IL | $40,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Chicago Children's Advocacy Center | Chicago, IL | $40,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Executive Service Corps | Chicago, IL | $40,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Greater West Town Community Develop | Chicago, IL | $40,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Haymarket Center | Chicago, IL | $40,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | $35,000 | COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAM | 2020 |
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