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Jay Whipple Family Foundation is a private corporation based in LAKE FOREST, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. It holds total assets of $878K. Annual income is reported at $213K. Total assets have decreased from $1.4M in 2011 to $878K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Illinois, Tennessee, Virginia. According to available records, Jay Whipple Family Foundation has made 69 grants totaling $460K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has decreased from $336K in 2022 to $124K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $40K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, Tennessee, which account for 65% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 19 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Jay Whipple Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 69 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, TN.
Jay Whipple Family Foundation has distributed a total of $460K across 69 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $40K.
Jay Whipple Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jay Whipple Family Foundation is headquartered in LAKE FOREST, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay N Whipple Iii | PRES/SEC/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sara Froman | DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William C Whipple | DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$878K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$878K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
69
Total Giving
$460K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without BordersPatient Care | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| St Judes Children'S Research HospitalHelp Kids BattlingDeadly Diseases | Memphis, TN | $20K | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryJob Training andNutrition Education | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Phillips Exeter AcademyTeaching Fund | Exeter, NH | $10K | 2023 |
| Coalition For The HomelessPrevention of homelessness | Chicago, IL | $7K | 2023 |
| Church Of The Holy SpiritMinistry | Lake Forest, IL | $7K | 2023 |
| Northern Illinois Food BankFeed the Hungry | Geneva, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Adler Planetarium Of ChicagoVarious Projects | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| HarvestersFeed the Hungry | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| A Thousand SummersCamp-Based YouthDevelopment | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| The Community Church Of Lake Forest & Lake BluffMinistry | Lake Bluff, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Chicago Youth CentersInvestment in Youths | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Bishop Seabury AcademyCollege prep | Lawrence, KS | $4K | 2023 |
| Proctor AcademyThe Proctor Fund | Andover, NH | $3K | 2023 |
| Operation BreakthroughHelps Children in Poverty | Kansas City, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship FundScholarships | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Foxcroft SchoolScholarships andFinancial Aid | Middleburg, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Streetdog FoundationHelp Street Dogs | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Orphans Of The StormHelp Stray Dogs and Cats | Riverwoodsdeerfield, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Lake Forest Country Day SchoolAnnual Giving Fund | Lake Forest, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Trey Duffy FoundationHelp Students inSports Related Fields | Atlanta, GA | $500 | 2023 |
| Children'S Place AssociationSummer Camp | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |