Howard & Betty White Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Howard & Betty White Foundation is a private foundation in Menlo Park, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $333,333. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$333,333
- Assets$21.0 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $910,575 the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $946,860 | 33 | $19.0 million |
| 2023 | $910,575 | 33 | $20.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 34 | $21.0 million |
How to apply
Howard & Betty 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 Howard & Betty White Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $963,079 |
| Texas | 2 | $150,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $45,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $45,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $15,373 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Menlo Park Presbyterian Church | General | $333,333 |
| Hope Unlimited | General | $130,000 |
| Mercy Ships | General | $120,000 |
| Youth Reach | General | $95,000 |
| Young Life Woodleaf | General | $45,000 |
| Peninsula Ball Foundation | General | $40,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General | $40,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | General | $35,000 |
| Bible Study Felloeship | General | $30,000 |
| Hope Insitiute | General | $30,000 |
| Peninsula Humane Society | General | $30,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General | $26,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | General | $25,000 |
| Pathways Hospice Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General | $25,000 |
| City Team Ministries | General | $20,373 |
| Eastside College Preparatory School Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Peninsula Volunteers Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Reikes Center | General | $20,000 |
| Stanford Womens Cancer Center | General | $18,000 |
| Oak Grove Christian Ministry | General | $17,000 |
| Denison University Varsity Football | General | $15,373 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $15,000 |
| Job Train | General | $15,000 |
| Menlo Atherton Football Association | General | $15,000 |
| Peninsula Family Service | General | $15,000 |
| Pets in Need | General | $15,000 |
| Compassion Bridges | General | $10,000 |
| International Justice Mission | General | $10,000 |
| Mt Hermon Fund | General | $10,000 |
| Sutter Care at Home | General | $10,000 |
| Lucile Packard Children's Hospital | General | $5,000 |
| Menlo Park Presbyterian Church | General | $5,000 |
| Young Life SF | General | $3,373 |
Officers and trustees
- Marci Coggins
- Eddie Dove
- Mary McDowell
Questions people ask
Does Howard & Betty White Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard & Betty White Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Howard & Betty White Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marci Coggins (Secretary), Eddie Dove (Ceo) and Mary McDowell (Cfo).
What does Howard & Betty White Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and youth programs.