Macauley & Helen Dow Whiting Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Macauley & Helen Dow Whiting Foundation is a private foundation in Vero Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $216,700 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $51,200. 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$216,700
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$51,200
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $184,000 the year before.
31% of its 2024 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 | $184,000 | 11 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $216,700 | 13 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Macauley & Helen Dow Whiting 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 Macauley & Helen Dow Whiting Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7 | $134,700 |
| Michigan | 1 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Preparatory School | General | $51,200 |
| Florida Collegiate Summer League | General | $50,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | General | $40,000 |
| Gifford Youth Activity Center | General | $25,000 |
| Roanoke Catholic School | General | $25,000 |
| Bravo Vail Music Festival | General | $10,000 |
| Distinguished Lecturer Series Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm | General | $5,000 |
| Park Maitland School Foundation | General | $1,500 |
| First Tee of Central Florida | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of Princeton Golf | General | $1,000 |
| Ussga Memorial Fund | General | $1,000 |
| The Sharing Center | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Macauley Whiting III
- Sara S Whiting
- Macauley Whiting Jr
- Correll Whiting
Questions people ask
Does Macauley & Helen Dow Whiting Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Macauley & Helen Dow Whiting Foundation give?
$216,700 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Macauley & Helen Dow Whiting Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Macauley Whiting III (Trustee & President), Sara S Whiting (Trustee & Secretary), Macauley Whiting Jr (Trustee) and Correll Whiting (Trustee & Treasurer).
What does Macauley & Helen Dow Whiting Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.