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Whitaker Fund is a private corporation based in SAN DIEGO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1980. The principal officer is Johnathan K Wright. It holds total assets of $952K. Annual income is reported at $153K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Virginia. According to available records, Whitaker Fund has made 70 grants totaling $313K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $63K and $125K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $125K distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $12K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Virginia and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$12K
Based on 14 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.
Whitaker Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 70 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, NY.
Whitaker Fund has distributed a total of $313K across 70 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $12K.
Whitaker Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Whitaker Fund is headquartered in SAN DIEGO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan K Wright | Secretary/Treas | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Fred C Whitaker Jr | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$71K
Total Assets
$955K
Fair Market Value
$1M
Net Worth
$955K
Grants Paid
$63K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$47K
Distribution Amount
$48K
Total Grants
70
Total Giving
$313K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyGENERAL | Roanoke, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Rescue MissionGENERAL | Roanoke, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Roanoke ValleyGENERAL | Roanoke, VA | $12K | 2023 |
| Va Fnd For Independent CollegesGENERAL | Roanoke, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Leukemia Sociaty Of VaGENERAL | Rye Brook, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Commonwealth Alliance For Rural CollegesGENERAL | Richmond, VA | $7K | 2023 |
| Va Western Comm CollegeGENERAL | Roanoke, VA | $6K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Roanoke ValleyGENERAL | Roanoke, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity RoanokeGENERAL | Roanoke, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Bradley Free ClinicGENERAL | Roanoke, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Angels Of AssissiGENERAL | Roanoke, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Feeding Southwest VirginiaGENERAL | Salem, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Fdn RoanokeGENERAL | Roanoke, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Western Va Fnd For Art & ScienceGENERAL | Roanoke, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| American Heart Assoc RoanokeGENERAL | Roanoke, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| Va Found For Independent CollegesGENERAL | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2021 |
| Leukemia Society Of VaGENERAL | Rye Brook, NY | $8K | 2021 |
| The Va College FundGENERAL | Richmond, VA | $7K | 2021 |
| The Rescue MissionGENERAL | Roanoke, VA | $3K | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity Roanoke ValleyGENERAL | Roanoke, VA | $3K | 2021 |
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