Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation
The Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation is a private foundation based in Ventura, California. Its 2025 grants included support for education, disease research and treatment, and organizations’ missions.
Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation at a glance
In short: Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation gave $65K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,600
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,307
- +24.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $376,542
- -0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a written request describing the nature of the charity to Carmel M. Whitman or John G. Whitman, as stated in the 2023 filing.
- Review Cycle
- None, according to the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- None, according to the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Carmel M Whitman Or John G Whitman
Mailing address: 1003 Woodstock Lane, Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: (805) 432-4474
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was PBS Socal ($8K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 15% to New York, 8% each to Washington, D.C., and Texas, and 5% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 319% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2021) to $65K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PBS Socal Los Angeles, CA | Support Education | $8,000 |
| California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | Support Education | $7,000 |
| California State University Northridge Foundation Northridge, CA | Support Education | $7,000 |
| Ventura HS Advancement Ventura, CA | Support Education | $7,000 |
| Ojai Raptor Center Oak View, CA | Education and Research | $5,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Research and Treatment of Disease | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Education and Research | $5,000 |
| Raices San Antonio, TX | Public Support of Organization Mission | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Research and Treatment of Disease | $3,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | Research and Treatment of Disease | $3,000 |
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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 | $376,542 | $76,586 | $75,497 | $64,600 | 15 | $69,421 | $43,139 | $21,770 |
| 2024 | $379,200 | $81,200 | $64,305 | $58,725 | 17 | $59,720 | $23,632 | $19,650 |
| 2023 | $365,186 | $95,933 | $60,724 | $54,000 | 14 | $56,662 | $14,870 | $15,248 |
| 2022 | $329,977 | $27,498 | $62,776 | $53,500 | 15 | $57,565 | $12,287 | $16,515 |
| 2021 | $365,255 | $10,045 | $55,826 | $49,000 | 12 | — | $12,481 | $18,988 |
| 2020 | $409,058 | $69,250 | $61,037 | $55,400 | 15 | — | $17,931 | $17,614 |
| 2019 | $400,845 | $29,571 | $61,796 | $53,450 | 16 | — | $19,208 | $21,687 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for educational institutions, disease research and treatment, and other organizations. Among its grantees, California Lutheran University describes its mission as educating leaders for a global society, while Ojai Raptor Center describes its work as wildlife rehabilitation, scientific efforts to improve standards of care, and education that inspires environmental stewardship.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $64,600 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $8,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $8,000 to PBS SoCal; $7,000 each to California Lutheran University, California State University Northridge Foundation, and Ventura HS Advancement; and $5,500 to Ojai Raptor Center. Other recipients included Doctors Without Borders and Planned Parenthood ($5,000 each), RAICES ($5,000), and the Alzheimer’s Association, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($3,000 each).
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a written request describing the nature of the charity as the application material, names Carmel M. Whitman or John G. Whitman as contacts, and states that there are no award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carmel M. Whitman as president/CEO, John G. Whitman as secretary/treasurer, and Vicki F. Magasinn and Jonathan M. Feldman as directors.
Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation is led by Carmel M. Whitman, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carmel M. Whitman
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan M. Feldman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki F. Magasinn
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John G. Whitman
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Tresurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Campbell J. Whitman (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Howard (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Garfield Whitman (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Glenn A. Williams (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Marcel Maitland (2019–2024) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation
How much does Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation give each year?
Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation gave $65K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $59K across 17 grants.
What is Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation's typical grant size?
Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,307, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation give grants?
Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation gives mostly in California: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (15%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support of Organization Mission" (5 grants), "Research and Treatment of Disease" (4 grants) and "Support Education" (4 grants).
Who are Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation's largest grantees?
Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include PBS Socal ($8,000), California Lutheran University ($7,000) and California State University Northridge Foundation ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation?
Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation reported $377K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for educational institutions, disease research and treatment, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation?
Submit a written request describing the nature of the charity to Carmel M. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation's EIN?
Carmel M and John G Whitman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4610286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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