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Whitehead Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in LENOX, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Hurwit & Associates. It holds total assets of $48.9M. Annual income is reported at $74.8M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2014 to $48.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Whitehead Foundation Inc. has made 258 grants totaling $8M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $1.6M and $2.2M annually from 2021 to 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $500K, with an average award of $31K. The foundation has supported 99 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Vermont, District of Columbia, which account for 47% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$31K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 66 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.
Whitehead Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 258 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, VT, DC.
Whitehead Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $8M across 258 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $31K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $500K.
Whitehead Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Whitehead Foundation Inc. is headquartered in LENOX, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 19 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy P Maloney | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $1K |
| Lillian Lennox Whitehead | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $1K |
| Susan Ginsburg | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $1K |
| J Gregory Whitehead | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $1K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$48.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$47.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
258
Total Giving
$8M
Average Grant
$31K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
99
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreshfarmFOODPRINTS PROGRAM + CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Washington, DC | $150K | 2024 |
| Roots RisingROOTS RISING PROGRAM | Pittsfield, MA | $125K | 2024 |
| Coastal Conservation LeagueGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Charleston, SC | $100K | 2024 |
| Earth JusticeENERGY PROGRAMS | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2024 |
| Trustees Of ReservationsAPPLETON FARMS + CRANE COASTAL ECOLOGY EDUCATION | Boston, MA | $100K | 2024 |
| Chabad Of The BerkshiresPLAYGROUND IN MEMORY OF OCTOBER 7 | Pittsfield, MA | $75K | 2024 |
| Ocean ConservancyTRASH-FREE SEAS PROGRAM + GHOST GEAR INITIATIVE + DSM | Washington, DC | $75K | 2024 |
| Berkshire Agricultural VenturesLOAN FUND | Great Barrington, MA | $50K | 2024 |
| Latin American Youth Center IncW-LAYC & NUTRITION PROGRAM | Washington, DC | $50K | 2024 |
| Wave FarmCAPACITY +RESILIENCY | Acra, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| Institute For Local Self-RelianceLOCALLY-SCALED BUSINESS | Minneapolis, MN | $50K | 2024 |
| Vermont Farmers Food CenterFARMACY | Rutland, VT | $50K | 2024 |
| Shelburne FarmsEDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES | Shelburne, VT | $50K | 2024 |
| Environmental Investigation AgencyCLIMATE ACTION INITIATIVES | Washington, DC | $50K | 2024 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Montgomery, AL | $50K | 2024 |
| First Nations Development InstituteNOURISHING NATIVE FOODS + NUTRITION | Longmont, CO | $50K | 2024 |
| Berkshire Environmental Action TeamEDUCATION CENTER | Pittsfield, MA | $50K | 2024 |
| Esperanza AcademyCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Lawrence, MA | $50K | 2024 |
| The Putney SchoolCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Putney, VT | $50K | 2024 |
| The Telling RoomYOUNG WRITERS AND LEADERS | Portland, ME | $50K | 2024 |
| Triplex CinemaCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Great Barrington, MA | $50K | 2024 |
| Hurricane Island Outward Bound SchoolPINNACLE SCHOLARSHIPS | Camden, ME | $50K | 2024 |
| Gulf Of Maine Research InstituteCOMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT + CLIMATE CENTER | Portland, ME | $50K | 2024 |
| The Orion SocietyGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Great Barrington, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| Soul Fire Farm InstituteGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Petersburg, NY | $25K | 2024 |
| James River AssociationGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Richmond, VA | $25K | 2024 |
| Earth Circle FoundationGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Santa Fe, NM | $25K | 2024 |
| Ecology SchoolCOMMUNITY RESILIENCE | Saco, ME | $25K | 2024 |
| St Johns CollegeSOUTHWEST SCHOLARS | Santa Fe, NM | $25K | 2024 |
| Catskill Agrarian AllianceGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Hamden, NY | $25K | 2024 |
| GreenagersGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | S Egremont, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| Native American Rights FundGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Boulder, CO | $25K | 2024 |
| Hopeful HorizonsGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Beaufort, SC | $25K | 2024 |
| Waterkeeper AlliancePURE FARMS, PURE WATERS | New York, NY | $25K | 2024 |
| Potomac Conservancy IncRIPARIAN FOREST RESTORATION | Silver Spring, MD | $25K | 2024 |
| Island InstituteFELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | Rockland, ME | $25K | 2024 |
| Brandeis CenterJIGSAW INITIATIVE | Washington, DC | $25K | 2024 |
| Charles River ConservancyFLOATING WETLANDS | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| Coastal Carolina RiverwatchGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Morehead, NC | $25K | 2024 |
| Friends Of GanondaganEDUCATION PROGRAMS | Victor, NY | $25K | 2024 |
| Housatonic Valley AssociationFOREST + CULVERTS | Cornwall Bridge, CT | $25K | 2024 |
| Pen FaulknerGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Washington, DC | $25K | 2024 |
| Non-Profit Center Of The BerkshiresDU BOIS SCULPTURE PROJECT | Great Barrington, MA | $15K | 2024 |
| Maine Island Trail AssociationYOUTH ENGAGEMENT | Portland, ME | $15K | 2024 |
| Berkshire International Film FestivalENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL | Great Barrington, MA | $10K | 2024 |
| Friends Of SivanandaMAKE IT PERSONAL PROGRAM | Boston, MA | $10K | 2024 |
| Richmond BalletYOUTH PROGRAMS | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2024 |
| Berkshire Botanical GardenFARM & GARDEN SCHOOL PROGRAMS & CAMP | Stockbridge, MA | $10K | 2024 |