Whitaker Fund
Preselected recipients only
Whitaker Fund is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $61,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $12,000. 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$61,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $62,500 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $62,500 | 14 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $62,500 | 14 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $61,000 | 13 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Whitaker Fund 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 Whitaker Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 12 | $53,000 |
| New York | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Roanoke Valley | General | $12,000 |
| Va Fnd for Independent Colleges | General | $10,000 |
| Leukemia Sociaty of Va | General | $8,000 |
| Ferrum College | General | $6,500 |
| Va Western Comm College | General | $6,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Roanoke Valley | General | $2,500 |
| Bradley Free Clinic | General | $2,500 |
| Rescue Mission | General | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Roanoke | General | $2,500 |
| Angels of Assissi | General | $2,000 |
| Feeding Southwest Virginia | General | $2,000 |
| Western Va Fnd for Art & Science | General | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred C Whitaker Jr
- Jonathan K Wright
Questions people ask
Does Whitaker Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Whitaker Fund give?
$61,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Whitaker Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Fred C Whitaker Jr (President) and Jonathan K Wright (Secretary/Treas).
What does Whitaker Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and housing and homelessness.