Preston & Catharine White Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Preston & Catharine White Foundation is a private foundation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $401,000 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$401,000
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.3 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $293,000 the year before.
54% of its 2024 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 | $293,000 | 30 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $401,000 | 35 | $10.3 million |
How to apply
Preston & Catharine White 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 Preston & Catharine White Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 29 | $379,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $11,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $100,000 |
| CHKD | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $75,000 |
| Evms Foundation | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $50,000 |
| Tocqueville Society United Way | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $15,000 |
| Hokie Scholarship Fund | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $10,000 |
| Va Business Higher Education Council | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $10,000 |
| Va Tech Athletic Fund Lax | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $10,000 |
| Va Tech Athletic Fund Soccer 2024 | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $10,000 |
| Va Tech Athletic Fund Womens Four Bases 2024 | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $10,000 |
| Access College Foundation | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| Chrysler Museum of Art | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| E3 Elevate Early Education | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| Full Circle Grief Center | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| Galilee Episcopal Church Pipe Organ Project | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| Greater Richmond Scan | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| Hermitage Museum & Gardens | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| John & Kate Broderick Scholarship | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| Mariners Museum | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Companions Inc | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| Operation Smile | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| Presidential Precinct | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| Scrilli School (Carmelite Sisters) | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| VB Rescue Squad | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| Virginia Moca | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $5,000 |
| Slover Library Foundation | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $2,000 |
| The Thomas Jefferson Foundation | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $2,000 |
| Ves Land Trust | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $2,000 |
| Military Aviation Museum | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $2,000 |
| American Council of Trustees & Alumni | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $1,000 |
| Barrier Island Center | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Hunley | To support recipient's tax exempt status | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Catharine M White
- Preston M White
- Catharine Glover Cartwright
- Jenifer Rush Heilig
- Mason P Carrington
Questions people ask
Does Preston & Catharine White Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Preston & Catharine White Foundation give?
$401,000 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Preston & Catharine White Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Catharine M White (Treasurer & Secretary), Preston M White (President), Catharine Glover Cartwright (Director) and Jenifer Rush Heilig (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Preston & Catharine White Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.