Whiteman Foundation
Accepts applications
Whiteman Foundation is a private foundation in Mesa, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $410,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$410,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$9.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $300,000 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 13 | $8.4 million |
| 2025 | $410,000 | 16 | $9.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Board 1725 S Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ 85210 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (480) 633-4300 |
| What to submit | No specific form required |
| Deadlines | Open |
| Restrictions | No religious organizations |
What Whiteman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 15 | $385,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IDEA Museum | Art and creativity for children | $50,000 |
| Boys Girls Club | Education for civic disadvantaged youth | $40,000 |
| Individual | Homeless children | $35,000 |
| Circle the City | Holistic care for the homeless | $30,000 |
| Individual | Homeless children | $25,000 |
| Flagstaff Shelter Services | Homeless | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Blind Children | Blind children | $25,000 |
| Individual | Reading education for children | $25,000 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation | Healthcare | $25,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Education assistance for family of fallen military | $25,000 |
| House of Refuge | Homeless families | $20,000 |
| Individual | $20,000 | |
| Individual | Child court advocacy | $20,000 |
| Individual | Children with hearing loss | $15,000 |
| Friends of Camp Colton | Environmental education for children | $15,000 |
| Rosies House | Music academy for children | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Whiteman
- Anne Wilson
- Jeff Whiteman
- Mollie Trivers
- Madison Sato
Questions people ask
Does Whiteman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Open.
How much does Whiteman Foundation give?
$410,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Whiteman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eric Whiteman (Vice President), Anne Wilson (VP Secretary), Jeff Whiteman (President) and Mollie Trivers (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Whiteman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, housing and homelessness and education.