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Whispering Fox Foundation is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Ridgecrest Advisory LLC. It holds total assets of $10.7M. Annual income is reported at $3.1M. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Colorado. According to available records, Whispering Fox Foundation has made 32 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $30K. Annual giving has grown from $589K in 2021 to $1.4M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $9K to $200K, with an average award of $61K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Indiana, Arizona, Colorado, which account for 53% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$26K
Average Grant
$62K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 11 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.
Whispering Fox Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IN, AZ, CO.
Whispering Fox Foundation has distributed a total of $2M across 32 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $61K. Individual grants have ranged from $9K to $200K.
Whispering Fox Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Whispering Fox Foundation is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas S Higgins | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margaret M Higgins | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$658K
Total Assets
$10.8M
Fair Market Value
$12.6M
Net Worth
$10.8M
Grants Paid
$608K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$488K
Distribution Amount
$588K
Total: $10.5M
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$61K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Point Usa NfpAID TO COMMUNITY | Crownpoint, IN | $200K | 2022 |
| Alliance Defending FreedomAID TO COMMUNITY | Scottsdale, AZ | $190K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Calveras County FairAID TO COMMUNITY | Altaville, CA | $89K | 2022 |
| El Paso County Search And RescueAID TO COMMUNITY | Colorado Springs, CO | $87K | 2022 |
| Life NetworkAID TO COMMUNITY | Colorado Springs, CO | $30K | 2022 |
| Special Kids Special FamiliesAID TO COMMUNITY | Colorado Springs, CO | $26K | 2022 |
| Silver Key Senior ServicesAID TO COMMUNITY | Colorado Springs, CO | $25K | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of The UsAID TO COMMUNITY | Gaithersburg, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Samaritan'S PurseAID TO COMMUNITY | Boone, NC | $10K | 2022 |
| Salvation Army World OfficeAID TO COMMUNITY | Alexandria, VA | $10K | 2022 |
| Pacific Northwest Logging MuseumAID TO COMMUNITY | Salem, OR | $9K | 2022 |
| Turning Point UsaAid to Community | Crownpoint, IN | $200K | 2021 |
| Tunnel 2 TowersAid to Community | Staten Island, NY | $50K | 2021 |
| Step DenverAid to Community | Denver, CO | $40K | 2021 |
| National Police AssociationAid to Community | Indianapolis, IN | $30K | 2021 |
| Faith In PracticeAid to Community | Houston, TX | $20K | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Calaveras County FairAid to Community | Altaville, CA | $11K | 2021 |