Whitney Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Whitney Family Foundation is a private foundation in Port Townsend, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,392 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $23,635. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$53,392
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$23,635
- Assets$0
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was down from $53,415 the year before.
52% 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 | $20,865 | 9 | $0 |
| 2024 | $53,415 | 20 | $0 |
| 2025 | $53,392 | 27 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | David Whitney 1406 Quincy Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (360) 301-0382, davidwhitney@olympus.net |
What Whitney Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 10 | $39,855 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,700 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,200 |
| New York | 2 | $1,087 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 2 | $812 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $254 |
| Colorado | 2 | $225 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church | Religious institution | $23,635 |
| Jumping Mouse | Mental health | $5,900 |
| Young Peacebulders | Educational | $5,000 |
| Bayside Housing | Housing | $2,500 |
| Housing Solution Network | Housing | $2,000 |
| Sign Fracture Care | Healthcare | $2,000 |
| Project Hope | Policy violations | $1,500 |
| Port Townsend Marine Science Center | Educational | $1,500 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | Religious institution | $1,240 |
| Feed the Children | Care of children | $1,200 |
| International Rescue Committee | Diaster relief | $1,000 |
| American Academy Orthpedic Surgeons | Educational | $1,000 |
| Echo | Care of children | $800 |
| Jefferson Community Foundation | Educational | $500 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Environment | $500 |
| Jefferson County Imigrants | Housing | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Educational | $312 |
| Giving Lively | Environment | $287 |
| Save the Children | Care of children | $254 |
| Oxfam America | Environment | $225 |
| Common Cause | Educational | $200 |
| Haiti Children | Care of children | $200 |
| Center for Action and Contemplation | Religious evaluation | $160 |
| Chairty Navigator | Chairty evaluation | $100 |
| Cascade Public Media | Educational | $80 |
| St Joseph Indian School | Educational | $50 |
| Environmental Action | Environment | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- David S Whitney
- Ruth L Whitney
- Troy D Whitney
Questions people ask
Does Whitney Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Whitney Family Foundation give?
$53,392 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Whitney Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David S Whitney (President), Ruth L Whitney (Vice President) and Troy D Whitney (Secretary).
What does Whitney Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.