Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Merrillville, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $71.8 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $777,742 and the largest $19.0 million. 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$71.8 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$777,742
- Largest grant$19.0 million
- Assets$797 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was down from $73.6 million the year before.
65% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $73.6 million | 18 | $819 million |
| 2024 | $71.8 million | 22 | $797 million |
How to apply
Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc 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 Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 15 | $66.1 million |
| Kentucky | 1 | $4.4 million |
| Illinois | 3 | $1.3 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads YMCA | Support for YMCA regional expansion throughout northwest indiana | $19.0 million |
| Crossroads YMCA | Support for YMCA capital projects including the triangle hills camp and the sports center. | $14.0 million |
| Purdue for Life Foundation | Dean v white real estate finance program, mitch daniels school of business, wls head of hospitality & tourism management endowment | $10.9 million |
| Franciscan Health Foundation | Dean & barbara white cancer center | $10.0 million |
| Shelby Community Park Foundation | Support for the establishment and construction of the shelby community center | $4.4 million |
| Multi Agency Academic Coop | Expand educational opportunities and fund training for northwest indiana's first responders | $4.0 million |
| NW Indiana Law Enforcement Academy | General support | $2.5 million |
| Legacy Foundation | Dean and barbara white community center | $2.0 million |
| Legacy Foundation | Dolly parton imagination library fund, tolleston opportunity campus gift fund, lake county community fund | $1.2 million |
| Boys Girls Clubs of Greater NW Indi | Our community our club campaign | $1.0 million |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Northwest indiana initiative | $800,000 |
| Crossroads YMCA | Matching funds for 2024 annual campaign | $755,483 |
| Purdue for Life Foundation | Support for university initiatives alligned with community and educational advancement | $500,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Chicago | Matching fund grant | $250,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Humanitarian award dinner | $200,000 |
| Crown Point Community Foundation | General support grant for community initiatives and programs in south lake county, indiana | $100,000 |
| Downtown Indy Inc | Suppor for lugar memorial plaza | $50,000 |
| Crown Point Rotary Club | Support for 20th annual blues, brew & bbq fundraiser | $30,000 |
| Afropop Worldwide | General support of mission to share african and global music and culture through public media programming. | $25,000 |
| Planned Pethood International | General support for new ppi clinic in conifer colorado | $25,000 |
| Holyoke Media Center | General support for local public broadcasting | $10,000 |
| Indiana University Northwest | Support of educational incentives at university | $2,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth E White
- Craig White
- Dennis Kackos
Questions people ask
Does Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc give?
$71.8 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $777,742.
Who runs Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth E White (VP & Treas), Craig White (Pres & Sec) and Dennis Kackos (Asst. Sec).
What does Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.