The White Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The White Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cranston, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $995,500 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $275,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$995,500
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $925,800 the year before.
55% of its 2025 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 | $1.1 million | 18 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $925,800 | 27 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $995,500 | 44 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Marjorie Houston Taco Inc 1160 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI 02920 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 942-8000, marjorieah47@gmail.com |
| What to submit | See guidelines on the website, http://www.thewhitefamilyfoundation.com/guidelines/ |
| Deadlines | Please refer to the foundation website, http://www.thewhitefamilyfoundation.com/guidelines/ |
| Restrictions | Please refer to the website, http://www.thewhitefamilyfoundation.com/guidelines/ |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The White Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 38 | $942,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $53,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Performing Arts Center | Theatre | $275,000 |
| St Andrews School | Education | $275,000 |
| Ri Philharmonic Orchestra and Music School | Arts | $100,000 |
| Community Prep School | Education | $24,300 |
| Community Music Works | Music | $20,000 |
| Firstworks | Arts & education | $20,000 |
| The Little Theatre of Fall River Inc | Education | $18,000 |
| East End Theatre | Theatre | $15,000 |
| New Urban Arts | Youth | $12,000 |
| Newport Contemporary Ballet | Education | $12,000 |
| AS220 | Arts | $10,000 |
| Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital | Health | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island Council for the Humanities | Education | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island Free Clinic | Health | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Education | $10,000 |
| Ri Black Storytellers | Education | $10,000 |
| San Miguel School | Education | $10,000 |
| Trinity Repertory Company | Theare | $10,000 |
| Wheaton College | Education | $10,000 |
| The Steel Yard | Arts | $10,000 |
| New Bedford Festival Theatre | Theatre | $8,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Fall River | Youth | $7,500 |
| Down City Design | Youth | $7,500 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank | Food | $7,500 |
| The Center for Dynamic Learning | Education | $7,500 |
| The List Academy of Music | Education | $7,500 |
| Waterfire Providence | Arts | $7,500 |
| Meeting Street | Education | $6,000 |
| Rhode Island Black Film Festival | Arts | $5,500 |
| Casa Dos Acores Da Nova Inglaterra Inc | Community | $5,000 |
| Community String Project | Music | $5,000 |
| Dream Out Loud Center | Education | $5,000 |
| Peacelove Foundation | Arts | $5,000 |
| Providence Public Library | Education | $5,000 |
| Stadium Theatre Foundation | Theatre | $5,000 |
| The Community Players | Arts | $5,000 |
| Warwick Center for the Arts | Arts | $5,000 |
| Everett Company Stageschool | Education | $4,000 |
| Refocus Inc | Disability support | $4,000 |
| Hope Alzheimers Center | Alzheimer care | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marjorie Houston
- John Hazen White Jr
- Elizabeth White
- Benjamin White
- Kenneth Dumas
- Latdavorn Bonilla
- Dr Irving Schneider
- Elizabeth Manchester
- Kirsten White
- Katelyn White
Questions people ask
Does The White Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Please refer to the foundation website, http://www.thewhitefamilyfoundation.com/guidelines/.
How much does The White Family Foundation give?
$995,500 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The White Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marjorie Houston (Executive Director), John Hazen White Jr (President, Exec Chair), Elizabeth White (Board Member) and Benjamin White (Vice - Chair) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The White Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.