Albert Whitman
Albert Whitman is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $877K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $85K.
Albert Whitman at a glance
In short: Albert Whitman gave $45K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,903
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,613
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,408
- Total assets
- $877,400
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Albert Whitman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Simmons College ($6K). Together the top 8 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Albert Whitman gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2023) to $48K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Simmons College Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $6,408 |
| Shriners' Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | Unrestricted General | $6,408 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $6,408 |
| Lawrence Hall School for Boys Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $6,408 |
| Rush Presbyterian - St Luke's Med Ctr Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $6,408 |
| Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House Barrington, IL | Unrestricted General | $6,408 |
| Sisters of St Francis School Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted General | $6,405 |
| American Library Association Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $50 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $877,400 | $95,744 | $64,029 | $44,903 | 8 | $51,366 | $84,599 | $51,527 |
| 2024 | $845,410 | $88,128 | $59,487 | $42,418 | 8 | $48,568 | $76,688 | $48,761 |
| 2023 | $817,678 | $29,001 | $46,137 | $31,116 | 8 | $36,677 | $16,833 | $44,546 |
| 2022 | $835,178 | $-22,367 | $67,813 | $47,790 | 8 | $53,630 | $7,567 | $45,918 |
| 2021 | $925,267 | $197,765 | $60,613 | $41,952 | 8 | $48,513 | $185,675 | $51,350 |
| 2020 | $787,176 | $72,872 | $57,787 | $42,114 | 8 | — | $63,652 | $43,854 |
| 2019 | $772,041 | $50,934 | $47,411 | $33,349 | 8 | — | $44,258 | $42,659 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Albert Whitman reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Albert Whitman's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $15K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Albert Whitman
How much does Albert Whitman give each year?
Albert Whitman gave $45K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $42K across 8 grants.
What is Albert Whitman's typical grant size?
Albert Whitman's median grant in 2025 was $6,408, and its average grant was $5,613, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Albert Whitman give grants?
Albert Whitman gives mostly in Illinois: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (14%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does Albert Whitman give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Albert Whitman's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Albert Whitman's largest grantees?
Albert Whitman's largest 2025 grantees include Simmons College ($6,408), Shriners' Hospital for Children ($6,408) and Boys & Girls Club of Chicago ($6,408), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Albert Whitman?
Albert Whitman reported $877K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Albert Whitman?
Albert Whitman is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $877K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Albert Whitman's EIN?
Albert Whitman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6042550. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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