Whitman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Whitman Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $64,218 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$64,218
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $72,684 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $72,684 | 16 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $64,218 | 14 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Whitman 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 Whitman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $34,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,718 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Patrons of Exceptional Artists | Provide scholarship to gifted students at barry university and promotion of artists | $20,000 |
| California Jazz Conservatory | Support performance arts | $10,000 |
| Vnhelp | Help orphanages in vietnam | $10,000 |
| Pacific Links Foundation | Support adapt project which seeks to prevent trafficking of young vietnamese girls by enhancing their educational attainment and improving their vocational choices | $5,000 |
| The Winnick Foundation | Supports access to education, healthcare, shelter for women and children around the world | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet | Helps to ensure sf ballet can continue to thrill and inspire audience at home and around the world | $2,500 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | Humanity | $2,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | Support environmental groups | $2,000 |
| Sea Shepherd | Protect marine wildlife | $2,000 |
| Cornucopia Institute | Support sustainable agriculture | $1,500 |
| Save the Children | Humanity | $1,500 |
| KCSM FM | Support jazz 91 public radio | $1,000 |
| Kqed | Support public radio | $1,000 |
| US Fund for UNICEF | Support the efforts to save and protect the wolrd's most vulnerable children | $718 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Whitman
- Nancy Lam
Questions people ask
Does Whitman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Whitman Family Foundation give?
$64,218 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Whitman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kevin Whitman (President) and Nancy Lam (Cfo).
What does Whitman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.