Whitehill Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Whitehill Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hermosa Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,700 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $7,500. 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$53,700
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $44,200 the year before.
24% 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 | $43,100 | 21 | $964,861 |
| 2024 | $44,200 | 19 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $53,700 | 21 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Whitehill Family 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 Whitehill Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $11,500 |
| California | 7 | $10,200 |
| New York | 3 | $9,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,500 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| The Conservation Fund | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| North County Mission of Hope | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Finca International | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| One Acre Fund | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Food Forward | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Opportunity Junction | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| One Tree Planted | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Accion Opportunity Fund | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Fund | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Coalfield Development Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Oceana | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Proximity Designs | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Village Enterprise | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Manhattan beach Nursery School | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| PBS So Cal | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael H Whitehill
Questions people ask
Does Whitehill Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Whitehill Family Foundation give?
$53,700 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Whitehill Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael H Whitehill (President).
What does Whitehill Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, environment and conservation and international.