George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr
George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to 15 organizations, all in Colorado, including schools and a youth symphony.
George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr at a glance
In short: George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr gave $13K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $887.2), mostly in Colorado. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,308
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $887
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $663
- Total assets
- $249,828
- +1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% 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 George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colorado Springs Youth Symphony ($2K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 $12K (2024) to $14K (2022). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Colorado Springs, CO | General | $1,500 |
| Henry Elementary School Colorado Springs, CO | General | $1,326 |
| Buena Vista Elementary School Colorado Springs, CO | General | $1,326 |
| Freemont Elementary School Colorado Springs, CO | General | $1,326 |
| Chipeta Elementary School Colorado Springs, CO | General | $1,326 |
| CSHS Palmer Alumni Association Colorado Springs, CO | General | $700 |
| Julie Penrose Elementary School Colorado Springs, CO | General | $663 |
| Martinez Elementary School Colorado Springs, CO | General | $663 |
| Audubon Elementary School Colorado Springs, CO | General | $663 |
| Madison Elementary School Colorado Springs, CO | General | $663 |
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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 | $249,828 | $22,907 | $19,459 | $13,308 | 15 | $15,066 | $18,648 | $15,830 |
| 2024 | $246,344 | $16,935 | $18,430 | $12,332 | 15 | $13,999 | $12,879 | $14,972 |
| 2023 | $248,996 | $21,170 | $18,332 | $13,004 | 15 | $14,546 | $16,016 | $13,877 |
| 2022 | $246,122 | $3,817 | $20,269 | $14,168 | 15 | $15,798 | $5,040 | $14,637 |
| 2021 | $262,641 | $27,733 | $19,152 | $12,748 | 15 | $14,553 | $23,286 | $15,974 |
| 2020 | $254,008 | $18,734 | $18,314 | $12,608 | 15 | — | $14,772 | $14,349 |
| 2019 | $253,602 | $15,483 | $18,756 | $13,116 | 15 | — | $11,583 | $14,202 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr reported a distributable amount of $16K 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 2025, the foundation gave $13,308 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,500, with a median grant of $663. Listed grants included $1,500 to Colorado Springs Youth Symphony; $1,326 each to Henry, Buena Vista, Freemont, and Chipeta elementary schools; and $700 to CSHS Palmer Alumni Association. Other listed recipients received grants of $663 each.
Colorado Springs Youth Symphony describes its mission as providing music education and concerts to youth.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $6K (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 $6K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr
How much does George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr give each year?
George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr gave $13K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 15 grants.
What is George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr's typical grant size?
George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr's median grant in 2025 was $663, and its average grant was $887, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr give grants?
George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (15 grants).
Does George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr's largest grantees?
George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Colorado Springs Youth Symphony ($1,500), Henry Elementary School ($1,326) and Buena Vista Elementary School ($1,326), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr?
George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr reported $250K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (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 George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr's EIN?
George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6031864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does George M White Chldrns Ed & Cultural Tr accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
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