The Whittier Educational Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Whittier Educational Foundation is a private foundation in Concord, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $170,250 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,375 and the largest $25,000. 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$170,250
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,375
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees97%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6,000 the year before.
97% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $17,680 | 4 | $3.6 million |
| 2023 | $6,000 | 2 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $170,250 | 32 | $0 |
How to apply
The Whittier Educational 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Whittier Educational Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $116,500 |
| New York | 7 | $29,500 |
| Oregon | 6 | $19,250 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Playhouse | To support program services | $25,000 |
| Luzerne Music Center | To support program services | $20,000 |
| One World Children's Fund | To support program services | $20,000 |
| San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art | To support program services | $20,000 |
| Kalw Public Media Inc | To support program services | $10,000 |
| Kqed Inc | Producer's circle | $10,000 |
| Richmond Yacht Club Foundation | To support program services | $10,000 |
| Wilsonville High School | For a new projector / same school district as rosemont | $8,000 |
| Oakland Theatre Project | To support program services | $5,000 |
| Sage School Incorporated | To support program services | $5,000 |
| San Jose Museum of Art | To support program services | $5,000 |
| NW Dance Project | To support program services | $4,000 |
| Bobby Tsobanakis | This is a family can grant, last of 2 patients, tuition help | $3,000 |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival | Producer's circle membership - deline goods and services | $3,000 |
| Marin Shakespeare Company | To support program services | $2,500 |
| Playwrights Foundation | 2025 festival sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Rosemont Ridge Middle School | To support program services | $2,250 |
| Bric | To support program services | $2,000 |
| Art Council Inc | To support program services | $1,500 |
| Brava for Women in the Arts | To support program services | $1,000 |
| Broadway Rose Theatre Company | To support program services | $1,000 |
| Center for Photographic Art | To support program services | $1,000 |
| Groundswell Community Mural Project Inc | To support program services | $1,000 |
| Montalvo Arts Center | To support program services | $1,000 |
| Oregon Ballet Theatre | To support program services | $1,000 |
| Playwrights Horizons | To support program services | $1,000 |
| The Laundromat Project | To support program services | $1,000 |
| Theatre Bay Area | To support program services | $1,000 |
| Z Space | To support program services | $1,000 |
| Headlands Center for the Arts | To support program services | $500 |
| Playground Inc | 2025 festival sponsorship | $500 |
| San Jose Chamber Orchestra | To support program services | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald J Whittier
- Ellen Fingerhut Whittier
Questions people ask
Does The Whittier Educational Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Whittier Educational Foundation give?
$170,250 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,375.
Who runs The Whittier Educational Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ronald J Whittier (Chairman/President) and Ellen Fingerhut Whittier (Cfo/Secretary).
What does The Whittier Educational Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.