Martha Christine White Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Martha Christine White Foundation is a private foundation in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $28,820 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$28,820
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was down from $46,500 the year before.
80% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44,080 | 8 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $46,500 | 6 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $28,820 | 7 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Martha Christine White Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Martha Christine White Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 6 | $27,400 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,420 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clay County Dept of Human Resources | Foster children assistant | $15,000 |
| First Assembly of God | Regligious | $5,000 |
| Ashland Elementary School | Education | $4,000 |
| Cly County Board of Education | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Giving strategies | $1,420 |
| Isabel Anderson Comer Arts Center | Children's art | $500 |
| Individual | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha P Jordan
- Rev Carnes E Summers
- John E Rochester
- William Henry Agee
Questions people ask
Does Martha Christine White Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Martha Christine White Foundation give?
$28,820 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Martha Christine White Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha P Jordan (Director), Rev Carnes E Summers (Vice Preside), John E Rochester (President) and William Henry Agee (Sec/Treasure).
What does Martha Christine White Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.