Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation
The Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. It makes charitable contributions to organizations, with 2024 grants supporting recipients in Michigan, Vermont, Utah, New Hampshire, and New York.
Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation gave $163K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Michigan. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $163,000
- +26.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,528
- +29.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $58,895
- -9.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (7 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation
- 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: 18640 Mack Ave PO Box 36069, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-6069
Phone: (313) 886-7670
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Intermountain Health Care ($25K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 181 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 31% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 31% to Vermont, 23% to Utah, 7% to New Hampshire, and 5% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 36 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $129K (2023) to $176K (2020). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Health Care Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $25,000 |
| Corewell Health Grosse Pointe Park, MI | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| Acension St John - Heart & Vascular Detroit, MI | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $7,000 |
| Vermont Food Bank Barret, VT | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $7,000 |
| Less CancerOrg Rye, NH | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $7,000 |
| Sober Support Coalition Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $7,000 |
| Community Health Centers of Burlington Inc Burlington, VT | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $6,000 |
| For the Love of Dogs Vermont Waitsfield, VT | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $6,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society Harper Woods, MI | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,895 | $1,109,918 | $197,280 | $163,000 | 36 | $163,000 | $1,109,918 | $131,565 |
| 2023 | $65,359 | $52,530 | $169,815 | $129,166 | 37 | $129,166 | $52,530 | $147,072 |
| 2022 | $23,501 | $114,634 | $174,410 | $132,942 | 33 | $132,942 | $88,166 | $147,509 |
| 2021 | $91,002 | $168,309 | $191,276 | $148,600 | 34 | $148,600 | $140,633 | $166,783 |
| 2020 | $81,371 | $132,652 | $210,794 | $176,100 | 41 | — | $97,958 | $144,257 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for health care, reproductive health, food assistance, animal welfare, and amateur sports organizations. For example, Intermountain Health Care describes its mission as “helping people live the healthiest lives possible,” while For the Love of Dogs Vermont says it rescues dogs and raises awareness of dog rescue. Forgotten Harvest describes its mission as relieving hunger in Metro Detroit and preventing nutritious food waste.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $163,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Its largest grants included $25,000 to Intermountain Health Care, $10,000 each to Corewell Health and Ascension St John - Heart & Vascular, and $7,000 each to Planned Parenthood of Utah, Vermont Food Bank, Less CancerOrg, and Sober Support Coalition.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jane Whitney Gage, Marcia Lockwood Whitney, and Charles R Whitney Jr as trustees.
Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane Whitney Gage
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Marcia Lockwood Whitney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Charles R Whitney Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $5K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles R Whintey Jr. (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Jane Whitney Gage (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation
How much does Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation give each year?
Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation gave $163K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $129K across 37 grants.
What is Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,528, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation give grants?
Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Vermont (31%) and Utah (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (6 grants), Salt Lake City, UT (3 grants), Hinesburg, VT (3 grants) and Burlington, VT (2 grants).
Does Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Intermountain Health Care ($25,000), Corewell Health ($10,000) and Acension St John - Heart & Vascular ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation?
Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation reported $59K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for health care, reproductive health, food assistance, animal welfare, and amateur sports organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation?
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 R Whitney Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6221696. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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