David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation
David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $826K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $38K.
David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation at a glance
In short: David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation gave $80K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,000
- +207.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,667
- +207.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $826,296
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Silver Beach Shadowland ($50K). Together the top 3 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 22 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 203% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2024) to $106K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Beach Shadowland St Joseph, MI | General Support | $50,000 |
| United Way of Southwest Michigan St Joseph, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Cornerstone Alliance Benton Harbor, MI | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $826,296 | $39,126 | $84,444 | $80,000 | 3 | $82,656 | $37,940 | $40,672 |
| 2024 | $871,564 | $44,617 | $31,862 | $26,000 | 3 | $29,760 | $39,533 | $42,174 |
| 2023 | $858,911 | $33,226 | $56,487 | $51,000 | 4 | $54,371 | $31,770 | $41,571 |
| 2022 | $882,173 | $11,890 | $91,786 | $86,000 | 6 | $89,714 | $10,847 | $44,322 |
| 2021 | $962,070 | $9,154 | $111,884 | $105,500 | 6 | $109,513 | $6,739 | $50,030 |
| 2020 | $1,064,802 | $18,562 | $112,846 | $98,500 | 7 | — | $13,737 | $54,197 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation is led by David Whitwam, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Whitwam
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Ridgeway
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Whtwam
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation
How much does David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation give each year?
David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation gave $80K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 3 grants.
What is David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation's typical grant size?
David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $26,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation give grants?
David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St Joseph, MI (2 grants).
Does David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation?
David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation reported $826K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation's EIN?
David and Barbara Whitwam Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2712616. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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