Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc
Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Panama City, Florida. Its 2025 filings show grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Florida and New York.
Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc gave $395K across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Florida. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $395,195
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- +22.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,191
- -17.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $12,590,416
- +5.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (17 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (97% 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 Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 322 South Bonita, Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: (850) 074-7745
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holy Nativity ($62K). Together the top 10 received $278K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 164 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 3% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 42 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $279K (2021) to $487K (2022). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $395K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Nativity Panama City, FL | Contribution | $62,000 |
| Arc of the Bay Lynn Haven, FL | Contribution | $40,000 |
| Chautaugua Panama City, FL | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Gulf Coast Childrens Advocacy Cente Panama City, FL | Advocacy for Children | $40,000 |
| Gulf Coast State College Foundation Panama City, FL | Contribution | $25,000 |
| St Andrews Bay Yacht Club Panama City, FL | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Panama City Syphony Panama City, FL | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Rotary Club of Emerald Coast Panama City Beach, FL | Contribution | $11,000 |
| Historical Society of Bay County Panama City, FL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Project 25 Panama City, FL | Contribution | $10,000 |
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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 | $12,590,416 | $1,400,594 | $687,523 | $395,195 | 43 | $395,195 | $1,108,266 | $317,442 |
| 2024 | $11,891,642 | $1,384,770 | $679,759 | $387,885 | 35 | $387,885 | $1,092,896 | $270,667 |
| 2023 | $11,198,084 | $1,187,241 | $591,512 | $348,700 | 31 | $348,700 | $944,429 | $246,152 |
| 2022 | $10,597,212 | $518,296 | $1,229,066 | $486,750 | 29 | $486,750 | — | $274,368 |
| 2021 | $11,325,530 | $1,136,904 | $458,691 | $278,658 | 26 | — | $956,871 | $326,141 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $317K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included contributions to community organizations, scholarships, child advocacy, arts, education, services for older adults, and boating-related activities. These examples describe the work of grantees, not the foundation’s own stated mission. For example, Bay Arts Alliance says it supports and develops the arts in Bay County communities; Bay County Council on Aging says it provides services for older adults in the county; and Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center received a grant for child advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $395,195. Grants ranged from $500 to $62,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $62,000 to Holy Nativity, $40,000 each to Arc of the Bay, Chautaugua for scholarships, and Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center for child advocacy, and $25,000 each to Gulf Coast State College Foundation and St Andrews Bay Yacht Club.
Other 2025 grantees included Bay Arts Alliance, which received $5,000 and describes its work as supporting and developing the arts in Bay County; Bay County Council on Aging, which received $3,000 and describes providing services for older adults; and One Positive Place, which received $2,800 and describes supporting an after-school program for low-income youth at risk of educational failure.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Greg Brudnicki, CPA, was listed as an officer or director on the 2025 filing.
Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc's only listed officer is Greg Brudnicki, CPA on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Greg Brudnicki
CPA
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc
How much does Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc give each year?
Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc gave $395K across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $388K across 35 grants.
What is Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,191, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc give grants?
Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Panama City, FL (28 grants), Panama City Beach, FL (4 grants) and Lynn Haven, FL (2 grants).
Does Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (36 grants) and "Contributions" (3 grants).
Who are Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Holy Nativity ($62,000), Arc of the Bay ($40,000) and Chautaugua ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc?
Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $395K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $317K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included contributions to community organizations, scholarships, child advocacy, arts, education, services for older adults, and boating-related activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc's EIN?
Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3105213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/charles-a-whitehead-foundation-inc-morg_d0325f73ab1d424589697621bba0fe3f
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