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Also known as: C/O CLARKSTON PRIVATE CLIENT
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The Wilhoit Foundation is a private corporation based in GILBERT, AZ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Ironwood Investment Counsel. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $577K. Total assets have grown from $18K in 2011 to $2.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 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 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Arizona. According to available records, The Wilhoit Foundation has made 70 grants totaling $927K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $357K in 2021 to $189K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $381K distributed across 34 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $60K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Arizona and Colorado and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 20 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.
The Wilhoit Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 70 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, CO, NY.
The Wilhoit Foundation has distributed a total of $927K across 70 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $60K.
The Wilhoit Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Wilhoit Foundation is headquartered in GILBERT, AZ. While based in AZ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine C Lahowetz | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $13K | $0 | $13K |
| Stephen Foldes | DIRECTOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Emily Lahowetz Foldes | DIRECTOR | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| William F Wilhoit | DIRECTOR | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| William Lee | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey E Shiffra | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
70
Total Giving
$927K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $20K | 2023 |
| Housing For HopePROGRAM SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Arcs FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $34K | 2023 |
| Colorado School Of Mines - ScholarshipPROGRAM SUPPORT | Golden, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| St Mary'S Food BankPROGRAM SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $20K | 2023 |
| St Vincent De Paul SocietyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $20K | 2023 |
| Asu FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Tempe, AZ | $15K | 2023 |
| St Mary MagdalenePROGRAM SUPPORT | Gilbert, AZ | $15K | 2023 |
| Special OlympicsPROGRAM SUPPORT | Goodyear, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Arizona Helping HandsPROGRAM SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Catholic CharitiesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Arizona Humane SocietyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| St Joseph The WorkerPROGRAM SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Diocese Of PhoenixPROGRAM SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Aid To Women CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Tempe, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Intrepid Fallen Heroes FundPROGRAM SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Lutheran Social Services Of The SouthwestUNRESTRICTED | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Helen'S Hope ChestUNRESTRICTED | Mesa, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Pet KnotUNRESTRICTED | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
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PHOENIX, AZ
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