The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $484,095 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $127,500. 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$484,095
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$127,500
- Assets$725,026
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $370,183 the year before.
30% 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 | $370,183 | 49 | $838,977 |
| 2024 | $484,095 | 37 | $725,026 |
How to apply
The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman Charitable 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 The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 26 | $471,491 |
| New York | 5 | $8,015 |
| Colorado | 2 | $3,300 |
| Georgia | 2 | $985 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
| California | 1 | $54 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center of Dallas | Charitable | $127,500 |
| Ann & Nate Levine Academy | Charitable | $111,109 |
| Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum | Charitable | $103,540 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas | Charitable | $58,000 |
| At&t Performing Arts Center | Charitable | $18,671 |
| Congregation Shearith Isreal | Charitable | $13,027 |
| Dallas Jewish Historical Society Inc | Charitable | $6,562 |
| Tiferet Israel Congregation | Charitable | $5,515 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Charitable | $5,144 |
| Akiba Yavneh Academy | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dallas Summer Musicals | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hadassah the Womens Zionist Organization of America Inc | Charitable | $2,700 |
| National Council of Jewish Women Greater Dallas | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Vaad Hakashrus of Dallas Inc | Charitable | $1,800 |
| B'nai Vail Congregation Inc | Charitable | $1,300 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Dallas Furniture Bank | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| SMU Ignited | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Kera-Ntpb | Charitable | $950 |
| Honey From the Heart | Charitable | $735 |
| Lemon Aide Society Inc | Charitable | $575 |
| American Friends of Herzog Hospital Inc | Charitable | $521 |
| Dallas Zoo Management | Charitable | $500 |
| Dallas Arboretum | Charitable | $375 |
| Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas | Charitable | $349 |
| Kimbell Art Museum | Charitable | $300 |
| SPCA of Texas | Charitable | $260 |
| American Heart Association | Charitable | $258 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Charitable | $250 |
| Bikur Cholim of Dallas | Charitable | $250 |
| Blood Cancer United | Charitable | $250 |
| Operation Kindness | Charitable | $250 |
| Jewish National Fund - USA Inc | Charitable | $100 |
| Glaucoma Research Foundation | Charitable | $54 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Whitman
- Bonnie Whitman
Questions people ask
Does The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman Charitable Foundation give?
$484,095 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Whitman (President) and Bonnie Whitman (Director).
What does The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.