Jay Whipple Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jay Whipple Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $161,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$161,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $239,000 the year before.
9% 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 | $123,500 | 21 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $239,000 | 22 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $161,500 | 22 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Jay Whipple 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 Jay Whipple Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $81,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $26,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $14,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $12,500 |
| Kansas | 2 | $7,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Job Training andNutrition Education | $30,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | Help Kids BattlingDeadly Diseases | $25,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Feed the Hungry | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Patient Care | $15,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | Teaching Fund | $10,000 |
| Harvesters | Feed the Hungry | $10,000 |
| Adler Planetarium of Chicago | Various Projects | $7,500 |
| The Community Church of Lake Forest & Lake Bluff | Ministry | $5,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | Prevention of homelessness | $5,000 |
| Bishop Seabury Academy | College prep | $5,000 |
| A Thousand Summers | Camp-Based YouthDevelopment | $5,000 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | Educational equity | $5,000 |
| Proctor Academy | The Proctor Fund | $4,000 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | Investment in Youths | $4,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Helps Children in Poverty | $2,500 |
| Church of the Holy Spirit | Ministry | $2,000 |
| Stepping Stones Inc | Early childhood education & care | $2,000 |
| Alive Rescue | Animal Rescue | $1,000 |
| Foxcroft School | Scholarships andFinancial Aid | $1,000 |
| Orphans of the Storm | Help Stray Dogs and Cats | $1,000 |
| Streetdog Foundation | Help Street Dogs | $1,000 |
| Lake Forest Country Day School | Annual Giving Fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay N Whipple III
- Sara Froman
- William C Whipple
Questions people ask
Does Jay Whipple Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jay Whipple Family Foundation give?
$161,500 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Jay Whipple Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jay N Whipple III (Pres/Sec/Treas), Sara Froman (Dir) and William C Whipple (Dir).
What does Jay Whipple Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and health.