Daughters of John Whittington Foundation
The Daughters of John Whittington Foundation is a private foundation based in Grapevine, Texas. It reported $21,609 in grants to 20 organizations in filing year 2025.
Daughters of John Whittington Foundation at a glance
In short: Daughters of John Whittington Foundation gave $22K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Louisiana. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,609
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- -13.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,080
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $591,111
- +8.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (4 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (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 Daughters of John Whittington Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. No formal application is required, there are no deadlines, and awards are restricted to organizations qualified under Section 501(c)(3). The filing names Sean Stevens, Trustee, as the contact for inquiries.
- Contact
Application contact: Sean Stevens Trustee
Mailing address: 2653 Flameleaf, Grapevine, TX 76051
Phone: (214) 563-4497
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daughters of John Whittington Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Acadiana District Dental Hygiene Assoc ($4K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 141 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 38% to recipients in Texas, and 5% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Daughters of John Whittington Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 20 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $915; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $21K (2024) to $37K (2019). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acadiana District Dental Hygiene Assoc Welsh, LA | Assistance | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross Dallas, TX | Assistance | $3,000 |
| Carmelite Monastery Lafayette, LA | Assistance | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation Lafayette, LA | Assistance | $2,000 |
| CAC of N TX Lewisville, TX | Assistance | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Louisiana Lafayette, LA | Assistance | $1,000 |
| Doctors Wout Borders New York, NY | Assistance | $1,000 |
| LPL Foundation Lafayette, LA | Assistance | $1,000 |
| New Hope Equine Therapy Argyle, TX | Assistance | $1,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank Dallas, TX | Assistance | $1,000 |
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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 | $591,111 | $23,359 | $38,595 | $21,609 | 20 | $25,734 | $12,700 | $27,790 |
| 2024 | $544,596 | $15,576 | $39,005 | $20,554 | 23 | $25,054 | $4,655 | $26,389 |
| 2023 | $529,664 | $18,704 | $40,913 | $30,065 | 33 | $31,698 | $11,238 | $25,636 |
| 2022 | $517,743 | $15,775 | $43,785 | $31,450 | 34 | $33,450 | $7,236 | $29,037 |
| 2021 | $665,537 | $69,984 | $44,021 | $31,100 | 31 | $33,100 | $60,743 | $30,823 |
| 2020 | $620,445 | $2,422 | $41,368 | $27,800 | 23 | — | — | $30,382 |
| 2019 | $613,348 | $31,413 | $47,571 | $36,500 | 25 | — | $17,998 | $28,030 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daughters of John Whittington Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $21,609 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $159 to $4,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $4,000 to Acadiana District Dental Hygiene Association, $3,000 to the American Red Cross, and $2,000 each to Carmelite Monastery and Community Foundation. Each was reported with the purpose “assistance.”
Other listed 2025 grants included $1,000 each to CAC of N TX, Catholic Charities of Louisiana, Doctors Without Borders, LPL Foundation, New Hope Equine Therapy, North Texas Food Bank, and Second Harvest, and $500 to CCA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sean E Stevens is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Daughters of John Whittington Foundation is led by Sean E. Stevens, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sean E. Stevens
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$4K (2019) → $8K (2025)
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 $8K, to Sean E Stevens (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Daughters of John Whittington Foundation
How much does Daughters of John Whittington Foundation give each year?
Daughters of John Whittington Foundation gave $22K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 23 grants.
What is Daughters of John Whittington Foundation's typical grant size?
Daughters of John Whittington Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,080, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Daughters of John Whittington Foundation that year got $915 on average.
Where does Daughters of John Whittington Foundation give grants?
Daughters of John Whittington Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lafayette, LA (8 grants) and Dallas, TX (4 grants).
Does Daughters of John Whittington Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Daughters of John Whittington Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance" (20 grants).
Who are Daughters of John Whittington Foundation's largest grantees?
Daughters of John Whittington Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Acadiana District Dental Hygiene Assoc ($4,000), American Red Cross ($3,000) and Carmelite Monastery ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Daughters of John Whittington Foundation?
Daughters of John Whittington Foundation reported $591K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from Daughters of John Whittington Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Daughters of John Whittington Foundation's EIN?
Daughters of John Whittington Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1358714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Daughters of John Whittington Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 4, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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