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Louise May Whitehouse

Preselected recipients only PO Box Chica, Illinois · EIN 366025555

Louise May Whitehouse is a private foundation in PO Box Chica, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,035 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,624 and the largest $3,539. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $32,140 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$37,1355$816,679
2023$32,1405$856,160
2024$14,0355$919,695

How to apply

Louise May Whitehouse 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Louise May Whitehouse funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois5$14,035

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Bright Promises Foundation
Chicago, IL
General support$3,539
Glenwood School for Boys and Girls
Glenwood, IL
General support$2,624
Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago
Chicago, IL
General support$2,624
Alexian Brothers Health System
Arlington Heights, IL
General support$2,624
Childrens Care Foundation
Chicago, IL
General support$2,624

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Louise May Whitehouse accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Louise May Whitehouse give?

$14,035 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,624.

Who runs Louise May Whitehouse?

Its 2024 filing lists The Northern Trust Company (Trustee).

What does Louise May Whitehouse fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.

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