WHH Foundation
Preselected recipients only
WHH Foundation is a private foundation in San Marino, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.9 million in 149 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $2.3 million. 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$7.9 million
- Number of grants149
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$2.3 million
- Assets$179 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.1 million the year before.
43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.1 million | 108 | $168 million |
| 2024 | $7.9 million | 149 | $179 million |
How to apply
WHH 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 WHH Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 71 | $5.6 million |
| Colorado | 13 | $389,000 |
| Oregon | 12 | $368,700 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $325,000 |
| Arizona | 5 | $266,000 |
| Hawaii | 11 | $240,100 |
| Washington | 4 | $176,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $122,000 |
| New York | 5 | $118,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Program/project support | $2.3 million |
| University of Southern California | Program/project support | $695,050 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Program/project support | $560,000 |
| Huntington Library | Program/project support | $350,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | General support | $215,000 |
| Project 34 | General support | $161,000 |
| Sign Fracture Care International | General support | $150,000 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet | General support | $145,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Program/project support | $127,725 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | Program/project support | $121,800 |
| Common Ground Collective | Program/project support | $115,000 |
| Ohsu Foundation | Program/project support | $109,700 |
| The Aspen Institute | Program/project support | $95,000 |
| La-Mas | Program/project support | $90,000 |
| Catholic Charities Laboure Center | General support | $80,000 |
| Mountain Star Family Relief Nursery | Program/project support | $80,000 |
| California Council on Science & Technology (CCST) | General support | $72,500 |
| Foothill Family Service | General support | $72,500 |
| Para Los Ninos | General support | $72,500 |
| Pueblo Nuevo Education and Development Group | General support | $72,500 |
| Act One | Program/project support | $60,000 |
| Youth Villages | Program/project support | $60,000 |
| Aspen Sports Medicine Foundation | Program/project support | $58,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles | General support | $57,500 |
| Homeless Garden Project | General support | $57,000 |
| LA84 Foundation | General support | $53,000 |
| Educators 4 Excellence-Los Angeles | General support | $50,000 |
| Alliance for Justice | General support | $50,000 |
| Food Forward | General support | $45,000 |
| Bravo Youth Orchestras | General support | $42,000 |
| The Wooden Floor | Program/project support | $41,500 |
| The Arts Council of Moore County | Program/project support | $40,000 |
| The Field Semester | Program/project support | $40,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Program/project support | $40,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | General support | $36,250 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | General support | $36,250 |
| Community Partners | General support | $35,000 |
| Albina Head Start | General support | $35,000 |
| Center for Craft | General support | $35,000 |
| Swim With Mike Foundation | Program/project support | $34,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kelley A Purnell
- Mark L Purnell
- Bernadette Glenn
- Kristen S Purnell
- Michael T Kerr
- Douglas S Murray
- Courtney Macmillan
- Eve-Lynne Murray
- Lukas Liebischer
- Alyson Sattler
Questions people ask
Does WHH Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does WHH Foundation give?
$7.9 million in tax year 2024, across 149 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs WHH Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kelley A Purnell (Treasurer), Mark L Purnell (Chair), Bernadette Glenn (Board Member (Part-Year)) and Kristen S Purnell (Vice Chair) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does WHH Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.