Joseph and Desiree Whitney Family
Accepts applications
Joseph and Desiree Whitney Family is a private foundation in Boerne, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $153,215 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,775 and the largest $71,260. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$153,215
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,775
- Largest grant$71,260
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was down from $188,404 the year before.
90% 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 | $178,213 | 22 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $188,404 | 23 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $153,215 | 22 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Desiree Whitney 547 Cordillera, Boerne, TX 78006-4203 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 597-4585 |
| What to submit | Letter email or telephone |
What Joseph and Desiree Whitney Family funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7 | $80,669 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $32,073 |
| Illinois | 1 | $13,500 |
| New York | 3 | $6,756 |
| California | 2 | $3,270 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,091 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $159 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $38 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General support | $71,260 |
| Northwestern Health Sci | General support | $17,500 |
| Individual | General support | $13,500 |
| Individual | General support | $11,023 |
| Community Foundation | General support | $5,168 |
| Go Fund Me | General support | $2,749 |
| Metropolitan Museum of | General support | $2,500 |
| Individual | General support | $2,149 |
| Individual | General support | $2,107 |
| Individual | General support | $2,091 |
| Behavioral Institute | General support | $2,000 |
| Scheuerman Youth | General support | $1,550 |
| Native Plant Society | General support | $1,053 |
| Individual | General support | $1,025 |
| Berheim Volunteer Fire | General support | $1,000 |
| Individual | General support | $1,000 |
| Individual | General support | $910 |
| All Seated in the Barn | General support | $521 |
| Individual | General support | $253 |
| Project K-Nine Heros | General support | $159 |
| Individual | General support | $100 |
| Individual | General support | $38 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Whitney
- Desiree Whitney
- Nicholas Heller
Questions people ask
Does Joseph and Desiree Whitney Family accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Joseph and Desiree Whitney Family give?
$153,215 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,775.
Who runs Joseph and Desiree Whitney Family?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph Whitney (President), Desiree Whitney (Treasurer) and Nicholas Heller (Director).
What does Joseph and Desiree Whitney Family fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.