Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $163,000 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$163,000
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $129,166 the year before.
28% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $148,600 | 34 | $3.5 million |
| 2023 | $129,166 | 37 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $163,000 | 36 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Charles R Whitney Charitable 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 Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 15 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 10 | $50,000 |
| Utah | 3 | $37,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $12,000 |
| New York | 2 | $8,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Health Care | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $25,000 |
| Corewell Health | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| Acension St John - Heart & Vascular | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Utah | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $7,000 |
| Vermont Food Bank | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $7,000 |
| Less CancerOrg | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $7,000 |
| Sober Support Coalition | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $7,000 |
| Community Health Centers of Burlington Inc | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $6,000 |
| For the Love of Dogs Vermont | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $6,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
| Pewabic Pottery | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Michigan | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
| Joyineering Fund | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
| Hinesburg Cemetery Fund | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New England | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $4,000 |
| Bayview Yacht Club Foundation | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $4,000 |
| Humane Society of Chittenden County | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $4,000 |
| Masters School Development Office | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $3,000 |
| Kimball Union Academy Development Office | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $3,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $3,000 |
| Detroit Public Radio | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $2,000 |
| Belle Isle Conservatory | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $2,000 |
| Cardigan Mountain School Development Office | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels - Age Wells | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $2,000 |
| Vermont Public Radio | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $2,000 |
| Green Mountain Club | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $2,000 |
| Vermont Land Trust | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $2,000 |
| Carpenter Carse Library | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $2,000 |
| Caron's Development Office | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $2,000 |
| Vermont Women's Fund | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $2,000 |
| Pride Center of Vermont | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $2,000 |
| NOLS Development Office | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $2,000 |
| Lewis Creek Association | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $2,000 |
| Hinesburg Land Trust | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $2,000 |
| Greening of Detroit | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $2,000 |
| Miss Hall's School | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Whitney Gage
- Marcia Lockwood Whitney
- Charles R Whitney Jr
Questions people ask
Does Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation give?
$163,000 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jane Whitney Gage (Trustee), Marcia Lockwood Whitney (Trustee) and Charles R Whitney Jr (Trustee).
What does Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, animals and education.