Whitener Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Whitener Foundation is a private foundation in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $101,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $11,500. 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$101,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$11,500
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $106,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $114,000 | 41 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $106,000 | 36 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $101,000 | 30 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Whitener 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 Whitener Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 30 | $101,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duncan Baptist Church Duncan Baptist Church | For charitable purpose | $11,500 |
| Waterlife Church | For charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| American Children's Home | To help children in need | $9,500 |
| Greensboro Urban Ministries | To help needy people | $8,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research FD | Organizations purpose | $6,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal Church | For a worthwhile purpose | $5,000 |
| Ruff Love Foster Care Dog Rescue | To provide sanctuary for aging dogs | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Symphony | To provide funding for charity | $4,000 |
| Julian Gibson School | To assist the school | $4,000 |
| Wig Bank of Caldwell County | To assist people touched by cancer | $3,500 |
| Caldwell County Pregancy Carecenter | To provide funding for charity | $3,000 |
| Yokefellow Christian Ministries | To provide funding for charity | $3,000 |
| High Point University | To help the school | $3,000 |
| Bikes for Kids Foundation | To help needy children, to give hope | $3,000 |
| Unc-Greensboro | To promote education | $3,000 |
| Sister Kitten Animal Rescue | To assist in care/adoption of cats | $2,500 |
| Maple Grove Church | To promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| William Lenoir Music Department | To promote education | $2,000 |
| Robin's Nest | For charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Charlie's Angels Animal Rescue | To help save animals | $1,500 |
| Boxerbutts and Other Mutts | To help save animals | $1,500 |
| Paws Prayers and Promises | To help save and protect animals | $1,500 |
| Piedmont Council of Boy Scouts | To provide funding for scouts | $1,000 |
| Unc-G Spartan Club | To help the school | $1,000 |
| Harper School for Performing Arts | To promote education | $1,000 |
| Turtle State Forest Education FD | To preserve & improve education | $1,000 |
| Backpack Beginnings | To help others | $1,000 |
| Conserving Carolina | To help conserve nature | $1,000 |
| Caldwell People | To provide funding for charity | $500 |
| Greenway Presbyterian Church | To help with the charitable purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Edgar Whitener
- Melissa Curry
- Kathy Hardee
Questions people ask
Does Whitener Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Whitener Foundation give?
$101,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Whitener Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edgar Whitener (Pres/Dir), Melissa Curry (Vp/Director) and Kathy Hardee (Secretary/Di).
What does Whitener Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and human services.