Thomas and Donna Whitney
EIN 942775750 Private FoundationTotal Given 2017–2024
$309K
34 grants · $39K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$3K
typical micro grants · $2K–$5K
grant size
75%
deep partner · 9/12 multi-year
repeat
$932K
Assets (2024)
12
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
DONNA WHITNEY
Phone
(650) 949-3568
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
1. BASIC INFORMATION: A. PROJECT DIRECTOR(S) B. TITLE/ASSIGNMENT(S) C. PROJECT STUDENT #; STAFF #; AND AGE LEVEL D. DATES PROJECT BEGINS AND ENDS E. PROJECT SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBERS F. DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM OR PROGRAMS, TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBERS G. REQUESTED GRANT AMOUNT AND DATE(S) NEEDED H. DATE OF BOARD MEETING APPROVAL (ATTACH BOARD MINUTES) 2. PROJECT SUMMARY, INCLUDING TITLE OF YOUR PROJECT AND STATEMENT OF THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE/RATIONAL AND CONTENT OF YOUR PROJECT 3. ATTACH YOUR BUDGET AND A COPY OF YOUR 501(C)(3) DOCUMENTATION 4. A LIST OF YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS FROM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS, OR 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND UNIVERSITIES WORKING CLOSELY WITH SUCH DISTRICTS. THE FOUNDATION WILL NOT: 1. MAKE GRANTS TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS; 2. SUPPLANT ONGOING FUNDING OBLIGATIONS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS; 3. GENERALLY MAKE GRANTS TO ONGOING OPERATING BUDGETS; 4. MAKE GRANTS SOLELY FOR ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT SUCH AS COMPUTER HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE; 5. FUND PROGRAMS AIMED PRIMARILY AT SERVING THE "SPECIAL EDUCATION" POPULATION; OR 6. SUPPORT FUND RAISING DRIVES OR SPECIAL EVENTS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $12K | $894K | $20K | 5 |
| 2018 | $96K | $890K | $26K | 5 |
| 2019 | $24K | $911K | $9K | 8 |
| 2020 | N/A | $876K | $-8K | N/A |
| 2021 | $12K | $1.1M | $21K | 4 |
| 2022 | $26K | $925K | $-16K | 7 |
| 2023 | $85K | $888K | $18K | 3 |
| 2024 | $55K | $932K | $31K | 2 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 34 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$3K
Average
$9K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$70K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (34 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Hospital Foundation | Los Gatos, CA | $70,000 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - "ASPIRE, PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM" | 2023 |
| El Camino Health Foundation | Mountain View, CA | $50,000 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - "ASPIRE, OUTREACH COORDINATOR FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT" | 2024 |
| El Camino Hospital Foundation | Los Gatos, CA | $50,000 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - ASPIRE PROGRAM (OUTPATIENT THERAPY PROGRAM)PURPOSE: EDUCATION - ASPIRE PROGRAM (OUTPATIENT... | 2018 |
| Resource Area for Teachers (Raft) | San Jose, CA | $40,000 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - PARTNERSHIP ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION PROGRAM | 2018 |
| Resource Area for Teachers (Raft) | San Jose, CA | $10,000 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - "MAKERS' MOBILE" HANDS ON LEARNING PROGRAMS | 2023 |
| Mentor Tutor Connection | Los Altos, CA | $6,000 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - "BRAMBLE PROGRAM FOR ONLINE LEARNING" | 2021 |
| Music for Minors | San Carlos, CA | $6,000 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - FUND A NEED | 2017 |
| El Camino Hospital Foundation | Los Gatos, CA | $5,000 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - "MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION PROGRAM" | 2019 |
| Land Trust of Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz, CA | $5,000 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - "KEEP SANTA CRUZ WILD" CAMPAIGN | 2019 |
| Land Trust of Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz, CA | $5,000 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - "NATURE CONNECTION CAMPAIGN" TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION FOR ANIMALS | 2022 |
| New Museum Los Gatos | Los Gatos, CA | $5,000 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - "ENGAGING COMMUNITY IN ART AND CULTURE" COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM | 2022 |
| Resource Area for Teachers (Raft) | San Jose, CA | $5,000 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - "MAKERS' MOBILE" HANDS ON LEARNING PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| New Museum Los Gatos | Los Gatos, CA | $5,000 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - "LOS GATOS HISTORY PROJECT" | 2022 |
| New Museum Los Gatos | Los Gatos, CA | $5,000 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - "LOS GATOS HISTORY PROJECT" | 2023 |
| Land Trust of Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz, CA | $5,000 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - "WILD THINGS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY" WILDLIFE CONSTRUCTION FOR ANIMALS | 2024 |
| El Camino Hospital Foundation | Los Gatos, CA | $4,000 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - "CARDIAC-PULMONARY WELLNESS FUND" | 2019 |
| New Museum Los Gatos (Formerly Los Gatos Museums Association) | Los Gatos, CA | $4,000 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - "DREAM BIG" CAMPAIGN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM | 2019 |
| Music for Minors | San Carlos, CA | $2,500 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - "FUND A NEED" PROGRAM (SUBSIDIZE MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS) | 2019 |
| Music for Minors | San Carlos, CA | $2,500 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - "RECONNECT MUSIC CAMPAIGN" PROGRAM | 2021 |
| Resource Area for Teachers (Raft) | San Jose, CA | $2,500 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - "HANDS ON LEARNING" PROGRAMS | 2021 |
| Music for Minors | San Carlos, CA | $2,500 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - "ANNUAL FUND" MUSIC PROGRAM | 2022 |
| Land Trust of Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz, CA | $2,500 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - WILDLIFE TUNNEL PROJECT | 2017 |
| Music for Minors | San Carlos, CA | $2,500 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - SUBSIDIZE MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS | 2018 |
| Mentor Tutor Connection | Los Altos, CA | $2,000 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - "TRAINING FOR A NEW FOCUS" PROGRAM | 2019 |
| The Trust for Hidden Villa | Los Altos Hills, CA | $2,000 | PURPOSE: EDUCATION - "OPERATING FUNDS" PROGRAM | 2022 |
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