Rodney L White Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Rodney L White Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 53 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $370,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$370,000
- Assets$21.9 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 55 | $21.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 53 | $21.9 million |
How to apply
Rodney L White 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 Rodney L White Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York. It also paid $35,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 32 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $22,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $15,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 4 | $9,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Red School House Inc | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $370,000 |
| Hayground School | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Kids Operating Room USA Inc | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Room to Grow National Inc | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $60,000 |
| Safe Passage Project Corporation | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Schools Corporation | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Youth Service America | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation | To promote the conservation of the bahmian marine environment | $25,000 |
| Brave House Inc | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service Inc | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Representus Education Fund | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Xavier Mission | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Family to Family Inc | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Putney School | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| The Red Door Place | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Third Street Music School Settlement | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Youth Communication New York Center Inc | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Redwing Blackbird Theater | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Refuge America | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| New Neighbors Partnership Association | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Cebu Hope Center Inc | For general support | $10,000 |
| Experience Camps | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Feel Good Action | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| First Friends of New Jersey and New York | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Invisible Americans Podcast | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Joyce Theater Foundation Inc | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Malikah | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| No More Deaths | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Further Fund | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Animal Haven | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Brookfield Theater for the Arts | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Brother Bear Project | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Esf College Foundation | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Hudson Valley SPCA | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Hudsonia Limited | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Lakota Waldorf School | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| NYC Mesh | A grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shelby White
- Tracy White
- Lakshman Achuthan
Questions people ask
Does Rodney L White Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rodney L White Foundation Inc give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Rodney L White Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Shelby White (President), Tracy White (Vice President/Director) and Lakshman Achuthan (Secretary/Director).
What does Rodney L White Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.