Dare Lamberton White & William F White Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dare Lamberton White & William F White Foundation is a private foundation in Winona, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,500 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$54,500
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $51,000 the year before.
16% 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 | $50,000 | 26 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $51,000 | 23 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $54,500 | 25 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Dare Lamberton White & William F White 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dare Lamberton White & William F White Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 20 | $51,250 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winona Volunteer Services | General program costs | $10,000 |
| Womens Resource Center | General program costs | $8,000 |
| Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Ctr | General program costs | $5,000 |
| International Owl Center | General program costs | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General program costs | $4,000 |
| Family & Children's Center | Matties place | $3,500 |
| Semcac - Head Start | General program costs | $3,000 |
| National Loon Center Foundation | General program costs | $2,000 |
| Pine Island Camp Inc | General program costs | $2,000 |
| NAMI Winona | General program costs | $2,000 |
| National Eagle Center | General program costs | $1,500 |
| Semcac Family Planning Clinic | General program costs | $1,000 |
| Winona Area Humane Society | General program costs | $1,000 |
| Winona Community Foundation | General program costs | $1,000 |
| Winona Friendship Center | Fish & float program | $1,000 |
| Winona Orc Industries | General program costs | $1,000 |
| Face to Face | General program costs | $500 |
| Mattie Dixon Community Cupboard | General program costs | $500 |
| Winona County Historical Society | General program costs | $500 |
| Winona Public Library | General program costs | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General program costs | $500 |
| Elmwood Park Zoo | General program costs | $250 |
| Mwamba Foundation | Sponsorship fees | $250 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | General religious costs | $250 |
| Choice One | General program costs | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Angus White
- Elyse O'Flaherty
- Ben White
- Massood Dehnavifar
- Martin Oines
Questions people ask
Does Dare Lamberton White & William F White Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dare Lamberton White & William F White Foundation give?
$54,500 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Dare Lamberton White & William F White Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Angus White (Director), Elyse O'Flaherty (Director), Ben White (Director) and Massood Dehnavifar (Director/President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Dare Lamberton White & William F White Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and animals.