Whitney Benefits Inc
Accepts applications
Whitney Benefits Inc is a private foundation in Sheridan, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.5 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $120,000 and the largest $2.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.5 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$120,000
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$146 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.7 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.7 million | 20 | $142 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 19 | $146 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Whitney Benefits Inc 145 N Connor Street Suite 1, Sheridan, WY 82801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (307) 674-7303 |
| What to submit | Loan applications are available online at www.whitneybenefits.org. |
| Deadlines | Some deadlines apply |
| Restrictions | Some restrictions apply based on residency and income. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Whitney Benefits Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 19 | $4.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sheridan College | Assist - visual arts, performing art | $2.1 million |
| Sheridan College | Assist - coding computer program | $300,000 |
| Sheridan College | Assist - centennial housing | $284,000 |
| Sheridan College | Assist - agricultural program | $225,000 |
| Sheridan College | Assist - arts program | $209,000 |
| Sheridan College | Support pathways education planning | $192,000 |
| Sheridan College | Assist - music/music recruiting | $170,000 |
| Whitney Commons | Equipment and improvements | $166,127 |
| Sheridan College | Assist - marketing program | $140,000 |
| Sheridan College | Assist - mentoring program | $120,000 |
| Sheridan College | Assist - faculty machine tool | $100,000 |
| Sheridan College | Assist - faculty welding | $100,000 |
| Sheridan College | Assist - faculty diesel technology | $100,000 |
| Sheridan College | Assist - faculty general arts/visual | $100,000 |
| Sheridan College | Assist - recruting program | $90,000 |
| Sheridan College | Assist - cna program | $50,000 |
| Sheridan Community | Student loan discounts to balance | $23,915 |
| Sheridan College | Support sheridan college whitney day | $3,768 |
| Sheridan Community | Park resrvoir shares | $1,001 |
Officers and trustees
- Roy Garber
- Tom Belus
- Stephen Holst
- Robert Prusak
- Brandi Bilyeu
- Nadine Gale
- David Kinskey
- Megan Cook
- Pamela Peldo
- Erin Kilbride
- Emerson Scott
- Heidi Richins
- David Schultz
Questions people ask
Does Whitney Benefits Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Some deadlines apply.
How much does Whitney Benefits Inc give?
$4.5 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $120,000.
Who runs Whitney Benefits Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Roy Garber (President), Tom Belus (Vice Preside), Stephen Holst (Treasurer) and Robert Prusak (Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Whitney Benefits Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.