Friends of Whites Creek

Private foundation · Grantmaker Whites Creek, TN EIN: 83-4588366

Friends of Whites Creek is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Whites Creek, TN. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.

Friends of Whites Creek at a glance

In short: Friends of Whites Creek gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$1,309
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$1,309
Median grant
$1,309
Total assets
$5,367
Primary geography
Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Friends of Whites Creek funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Alex Green Elem Whites Creek High S: $1KAlex Green Elem Whites CreekHigh S$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was Alex Green Elem Whites Creek High S ($1K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Whites Creek

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500$1K$1.5K1 grant2024

In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Alex Green Elem Whites Creek High S Whites Creek, TNTo assist and community and school and the underserved$1,309
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying Distributions
2024$5,367$10,238$4,871$1,3091$1,309

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Friends of Whites Creek is led by Lisa Proctor, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Lisa Proctor

    President

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nina Fortmeyer

    Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tim Coats

    Vice President

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Wesley Hudson

    Treasurer

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Friends of Whites Creek

How much does Friends of Whites Creek give each year?

Friends of Whites Creek gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is Friends of Whites Creek?

Friends of Whites Creek reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.

What is Friends of Whites Creek?

Friends of Whites Creek is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Whites Creek, TN. It holds $5K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Friends of Whites Creek operate?

Friends of Whites Creek has awarded grants in Tennessee.

What is Friends of Whites Creek's EIN?

Friends of Whites Creek's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4588366. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024

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