Claude R & Ethel B Whittenberger Foundation
Accepts applications
Claude R & Ethel B Whittenberger Foundation is a private foundation in Caldwell, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $386,435 in 65 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$386,435
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$8.7 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $368,965 the year before.
40% 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 | $349,772 | 59 | $8.3 million |
| 2024 | $368,965 | 65 | $8.3 million |
| 2025 | $386,435 | 65 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mike Groff PO Box 1073, Caldwell, ID 83606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | whittenbergerfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Written outline and project |
| Deadlines | August 15 of each year |
| Restrictions | Limited to qualified Idaho organizations |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Claude R & Ethel B Whittenberger Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 64 | $383,935 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of Idaho | Whittenberger scholarships | $40,000 |
| United Way of Treasure Valley | Canyon county preschool collab | $20,000 |
| Treasure Valley YMCA | Annual campaign efforts | $15,000 |
| Mentoring Network Inc | Match funding with students | $12,500 |
| Idaho Youth Ranch | Hands of promise therapy program | $12,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Canyon County | Supporting educational programs | $10,000 |
| Caldwell Fine Arts Series Inc | Support xperience program | $10,000 |
| Jesse Tree of Idaho | Provide funds for era program | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Boise | Booth program | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul SW Id Olvc | Utility bill assistance/food pantry | $10,000 |
| Treasure Valley YMCA | Patio shade sails for aquatic center | $8,900 |
| Catch Inc | Taking root program | $7,500 |
| Girls on the Run Treasure Valley | Provide scholarhips & transportation | $7,500 |
| Idaho Voices for Children Foun | Provide art supplies & education | $7,500 |
| Salvation Army Caldwell | Baby haven's incentives store | $7,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council | Community troop program | $6,000 |
| One Stone Inc | Summer camp funding | $6,000 |
| Watering Hole Community Cetner Inc | Hiring staff for after school prog | $5,735 |
| Assistance Leage of Boise Canyon Co | Support operation school bell prog | $5,000 |
| Assistance League of Boise | Operation school bell program | $5,000 |
| Awesome | Funding a degree-seeking intern | $5,000 |
| Boise Bicycle Project | Support teen apprenticeship & STEM | $5,000 |
| Boise State University Foundation | Expand astro adventures summer camp | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Canyon County | Start teen center in nampa | $5,000 |
| Breaking Chains Academy of Develop | Canyon county youth empowerment | $5,000 |
| Caldwell Christian Church | Scholarships for christian college | $5,000 |
| City of Good | Support pantry produce program | $5,000 |
| College of Idaho Museum of Nat His | Create educational kits | $5,000 |
| Foster and Heart | Fund start up costs for welcome cent | $5,000 |
| Giraffe Laugh Inc | Purchase second step curriculum | $5,000 |
| Idaho Food Bank | Support annual backpack program | $5,000 |
| Jem Friends Inc | Support five stepping stones program | $5,000 |
| Lauren Edson Dance Inc (Led) | Expand dance is cringe outreach init | $5,000 |
| Lee Pesky Learning Center | Provide adolesc. With academic coach | $5,000 |
| Life's Kitchen | Training for opportunity youth | $5,000 |
| Peregrine Fund | K-12 education/raptor high program | $5,000 |
| Ride for Joy Therapeutic Riding Pro | Lessons for adaptive riding program | $5,000 |
| Stay-In-School Quinceanera | Spread your wings program | $5,000 |
| Teach for America Idaho | Ignite tutoring at mosaics pub sch | $5,000 |
| Women's and Children's Alliance | Providing no-cost counseling | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elaine Carpenter
- Tim Rosandick
- Scott Gipson
- Laura Moylan
- Mike Groff
- Estella Zamora
- Patrick Miller
Questions people ask
Does Claude R & Ethel B Whittenberger Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August 15 of each year.
How much does Claude R & Ethel B Whittenberger Foundation give?
$386,435 in tax year 2025, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Claude R & Ethel B Whittenberger Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elaine Carpenter (Director), Tim Rosandick (Chairman), Scott Gipson (Director) and Laura Moylan (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Claude R & Ethel B Whittenberger Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.