Ed Whittington Charitable Trust
Ed Whittington Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in Frederick, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $219K. Net investment income was $94K.
Ed Whittington Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Ed Whittington Charitable Trust gave $219K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $218,720
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,744
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $43,744
- Total assets
- $4,522,137
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (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 Ed Whittington Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was WOR-WIC Community College Foundatio ($44K). Together the top 5 received $219K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ed Whittington Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 113% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 126% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2021) to $219K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WOR-WIC Community College Foundatio Salisbury, MD | General Support | $43,744 |
| Coastal Hospice Inc Salisbury, MD | General Support | $43,744 |
| Salisbury University Foundation Salisbury, MD | General Support | $43,744 |
| Community Foubndation of Eastern SH Salisbury, MD | General Support | $43,744 |
| Salvation Army Salisbury, MD | General Support | $43,744 |
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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 | $4,522,137 | $483,601 | $281,240 | $218,720 | 5 | $269,400 | $93,745 | $213,233 |
| 2024 | $4,319,824 | $176,873 | $282,471 | $208,585 | 5 | $282,471 | $89,576 | $226,915 |
| 2023 | $4,426,316 | $-20,540 | $163,837 | $106,175 | 5 | $163,837 | $59,841 | $208,327 |
| 2022 | $4,612,672 | $114,806 | $164,528 | $102,651 | 5 | $164,528 | $73,353 | $209,735 |
| 2021 | $4,663,635 | $141,844 | $83,513 | $39,430 | 5 | $39,430 | $113,255 | $216,607 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ed Whittington Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $213K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ed Whittington Charitable Trust is led by David Vorhis, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Vorhis
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$8K (2021) → $12K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to David Vorhis (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ed Whittington Charitable Trust
How much does Ed Whittington Charitable Trust give each year?
Ed Whittington Charitable Trust gave $219K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $209K across 5 grants.
What is Ed Whittington Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Ed Whittington Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $43,744, and its average grant was $43,744, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ed Whittington Charitable Trust give grants?
Ed Whittington Charitable Trust gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salisbury, MD (5 grants).
Does Ed Whittington Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ed Whittington Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ed Whittington Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Ed Whittington Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include WOR-WIC Community College Foundatio ($43,744), Coastal Hospice Inc ($43,744) and Salisbury University Foundation ($43,744), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ed Whittington Charitable Trust?
Ed Whittington Charitable Trust reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $269K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $213K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Ed Whittington Charitable Trust?
Ed Whittington Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in Frederick, MD. It holds $4.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Ed Whittington Charitable Trust's EIN?
Ed Whittington Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6680152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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