The Paul & Erika White Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Paul & Erika White Foundation is a private foundation in Palos Verdes Estates, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $190,006 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,536. 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$190,006
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,536
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $166,942 the year before.
23% 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 | $134,149 | 31 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $166,942 | 35 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $190,006 | 39 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
The Paul & Erika 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 The Paul & Erika White Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 28 | $131,051 |
| New York | 4 | $20,419 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $16,515 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,536 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,453 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,032 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $10,536 |
| Partners in Health | General support | $10,453 |
| Direct Relief | General support | $10,326 |
| Planned Parenthood la | General support | $10,325 |
| Learning Rights Law Center | General support | $10,319 |
| World Food Program | General support | $10,300 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $10,250 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $10,000 |
| El Jardin de la Infancia | General support | $10,000 |
| La Regional Food Bank | General support | $10,000 |
| California Community Foundation Wildfire Recovery | General support | $10,000 |
| Immigrant Defenders Law Center | General support | $5,342 |
| Internaltional Refugee Assistance Project | General support | $5,263 |
| Chrysalis | General support | $5,182 |
| My Friends Place | General support | $5,182 |
| National Immigration Law Center | General support | $5,150 |
| Casa la | General support | $5,010 |
| Chla - Childrens Hospital la | General support | $5,000 |
| La Downtown Value Schools | General support | $5,000 |
| Las Familias del Pueblo | General support | $5,000 |
| The People Concern | General support | $2,700 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $2,611 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General support | $2,604 |
| Downtown Women's Center | General support | $2,600 |
| NAACP Legal Defense Fund | General support | $2,581 |
| Human Rights Watch | General support | $2,575 |
| People Assisting the Homeless | General support | $2,575 |
| Strive la | General support | $2,551 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General support | $2,500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | General support | $1,046 |
| South Bay Families Connected | General support | $1,033 |
| Charity Navigator | General support | $1,032 |
| Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services | General support | $1,010 |
| Maryvale | General support | $1,010 |
| Hope for Henry | General support | $1,000 |
| St Sebastian Sports Project | General support | $1,000 |
| Pups Without Borders | General support | $500 |
| KCRW | General support | $260 |
| PBS Socal | General support | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul White
- Erika White
- Emma White
- Alexander White
Questions people ask
Does The Paul & Erika White Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Paul & Erika White Foundation give?
$190,006 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Paul & Erika White Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul White (Director), Erika White (Director), Emma White (Director) and Alexander White (Director).
What does The Paul & Erika White Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, international and food and hunger.