Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation
The Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Texas and Nebraska, with all listed grant purposes described as “operations and support.”
Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation gave $210K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $210,000
- +262.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +450.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,091
- -34.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $24,614,660
- +243.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts unsolicited requests. Contact the Grant Program; there is no specific format for applications or materials, and there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None, but requests must arrive soon enough for appropriate consideration.
- Deadline
- None, but requests must arrive soon enough for appropriate consideration.
- Contact
Application contact: Grant Program
Mailing address: Raye G White PO Box 52830, Houston, TX 77052-2830
Phone: (713) 654-4484
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cristo Rey Jesuit ($50K). Together the top 10 received $207K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 18 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing’s grants went to recipients in Texas (90% of grant dollars) and Nebraska (10%). The listed recipients included organizations in Houston and Beaumont, Texas, and Omaha, Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 367% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 13% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $210K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Houston, TX | Operations and Support | $50,000 |
| Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation Houston, TX | Operations and Support | $50,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Houston Houston, TX | Operations and Support | $20,000 |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Church Houston, TX | Operations and Support | $20,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church Houston, TX | Operations and Support | $20,000 |
| St Paul VI Institute Omaha, NE | Operations and Support | $20,000 |
| St Mary's Seminary Houston, TX | Operations and Support | $10,000 |
| San Jose Clinic Houston, TX | Operations and Support | $7,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Southeast Tx Beaumont, TX | Operations and Support | $5,000 |
| Holy Cross Chapel Houston, TX | Operations and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,614,660 | $17,766,834 | $310,694 | $210,000 | 11 | $237,844 | $17,694,581 | $1,797,412 |
| 2023 | $7,158,520 | $6,638,517 | $69,001 | $58,000 | 2 | $58,000 | $42,955 | $209,308 |
| 2022 | $589,004 | $58,892 | $59,292 | $57,000 | 2 | $57,000 | $23,301 | $57,895 |
| 2021 | $589,404 | $51,997 | $50,817 | $45,000 | 1 | $45,000 | $21,662 | $57,290 |
| 2020 | $588,224 | $23,385 | $46,250 | $40,000 | 2 | — | $19,804 | $44,691 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2024 — 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 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $210,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Among the recipients were Cristo Rey Jesuit and Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation, each awarded $50,000; Dominican Sisters of Houston, Holy Ghost Catholic Church, St Joseph Catholic Church, and St Paul VI Institute, each awarded $20,000; and St Mary’s Seminary, awarded $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia A. Evans as Treasurer and member of the board of trustees; Michael White as a member of the board of trustees; Raye G. White as President, Secretary, and member of the board of trustees; and Frank Rossi as a member of the board of trustees.
Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation is led by Raye G. White, President & Sec-Member Board Trustees since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raye G. White
President & Sec-Member Board Trustees
Pres-Member Board Trustees → President & Sec-Member Board Trustees, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia A. Evans
Treasurer-Member Board Trustee
Secretary & Trea-Member Board Trustees → Treasurer-Member Board Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael White
Member Board of Trustees
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frank Rossi
Member Board of Trustees
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Fayez Sarofim (2020–2021) — Member Board of Trustees
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.
Frequently asked questions about Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation
How much does Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation give each year?
Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation gave $210K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $58K across 2 grants.
What is Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,091, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation give grants?
Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nebraska (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (9 grants).
Does Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations and Support" (11 grants).
Who are Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cristo Rey Jesuit ($50,000), Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation ($50,000) and Dominican Sisters of Houston ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation?
Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation reported $24.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $238K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (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 Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Edward P & Raye G White Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2192511. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Edward P & Raye G White Charitable 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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