Claude R & Ethel B Whittenberger
The Claude R & Ethel B Whittenberger Foundation is a private family foundation based in Caldwell, Idaho. Established in 1970 and commencing grantmaking activities in 1973, the foundation was created through the will of Ethel Bales Whittenberger, an elementary school teacher who passed away in 1970. Her husband, Claude R. Whittenberger, was an osteopathic physician. The couple was active in civic, educational, religious, and cultural affairs throughout their lives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.4M
+1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$369K
+5.5% YoY
Grant Count
65
+10.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-4.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Whittenberger Foundation prioritizes innovative and enriching projects that significantly improve the quality of life for children and young people. The foundation's mission continues Mrs. Whittenberger's lifelong commitment to the welfare of children, as outlined in her Last Will and Testament.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Arts and culture
- Health and wellness
- Social welfare
- Youth recreation
- Environmental initiatives
The foundation will consider nearly any type of local nonprofit cause or topic that directly impacts the lives of local children in Southwest Idaho.
Grantmaking
The foundation prefers to support short-term, high-impact projects. It will consider long-term nonprofit initiatives that demonstrate potential for matching grants or independent funding beyond Whittenberger Foundation support.
Grant Range
s & Frequency:**
Review Cycle
August 15th
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation exclusively supports nonprofit organizations in Southwest Idaho. It does not support activities outside of Idaho. Caldwell and Boise youth-centered nonprofits fare particularly well with this funder.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $5,422,183
- Total Revenue: $751,000
- Total Expenses: $439,000
- Total Liabilities: $203,000
- Total Giving: $368,965
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,422,183 | $5,335,790 | $5,165,212 |
| Revenue | $751,298 | $484,588 | $396,444 |
| Expenses | $438,811 | $404,264 | $402,917 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $377,806 | $355,705 | $355,260 |
| Net Investment Income | $700,045 | $442,175 | $353,703 |
| Distributable Amount | $384,889 | $351,964 | $352,664 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Claude R & Ethel B Whittenberger
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELAINE CARPENTER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| TIM ROSANDICK | CHAIRMAN | — | — |
| SCOTT GIPSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LAURA MOYLAN | TREASURER | — | — |
| MIKE GROFF | SECRETARY | — | — |
| ESTELLA ZAMORA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| PATRICK MILLER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation announced that 2026 grant application forms are now available, with changes to submission requirements and a new application deadline of August 15th.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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