George P White Foundation
The George P White Foundation is a private foundation based in Gilberts, Illinois. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working on issues including domestic violence, animal welfare, food access, homelessness, community safety, and support for service members.
George P White Foundation at a glance
In short: George P White Foundation gave $30K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Illinois. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,001
- -11.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,200
- -11.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $92,996
- -6.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (6 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George P White Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Carla D Walker as the contact and asks applicants to submit letters outlining their programs, organization history, and principals involved. It states that there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Carla D Walker
Mailing address: 1310 Ritchie Court 23D, Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 342-0078
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George P White Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was House of the Good Shepherd ($10K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 103 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The remaining shares were 7% to recipients in Washington, DC, 3% each to New York and Kentucky, and 2% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George P White Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 25 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $542; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2020) to $35K (2022). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| House of the Good Shepherd Chicago, IL | Women's Board Glow of Hope | $10,001 |
| Gold Coast Neighbors Chicago, IL | Safety, Preservation, Beautification | $2,500 |
| Paws Chicago Chicago, IL | Spay/Neuter Surgeries | $2,500 |
| Chicago Lighthouse Chicago, IL | Helping Vulnerable People | $1,000 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | Support for Families of the Fallen | $1,000 |
| Evarts Congregational Methodist Evarts, KY | Outreach Project | $1,000 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago, IL | Support the Inclusive Love of God | $1,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | Food Pantry for Homeless | $1,000 |
| Pacific Garden Mission Chicago, IL | Support the Homeless and Poor | $1,000 |
| United Service Organizations Washington, DC | Connecting Service Members | $1,000 |
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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 | $92,996 | $33,412 | $40,200 | $30,001 | 25 | $35,971 | $29,432 | $32,497 |
| 2023 | $99,784 | $20,415 | $44,832 | $33,976 | 25 | $39,209 | $17,897 | $30,516 |
| 2022 | $124,201 | $43,031 | $44,529 | $34,500 | 20 | $39,614 | $38,529 | $33,240 |
| 2021 | $125,699 | $34,132 | $39,658 | $30,000 | 19 | $35,007 | $29,744 | $36,131 |
| 2020 | $131,225 | $23,282 | $36,803 | $26,750 | 14 | — | $18,902 | $31,095 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George P White Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations addressing a range of charitable needs. For example, House of the Good Shepherd describes its work as supporting women and children affected by domestic violence, while PAWS Chicago says it helps homeless and at-risk pets through spay/neuter, medical, and adoption programs. The Greater Chicago Food Depository describes its mission as ending hunger, and the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation says it assists families of Chicago police officers killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $30,001. Grants ranged from $200 to $10,001, with a median of $750. It made 25 grants totaling $33,976 in 2023 and 20 grants totaling $34,500 in 2022.
The largest 2024 grant was $10,001 to House of the Good Shepherd for “Women’s Board Glow of Hope.” Other notable grants included $2,500 to Gold Coast Neighbors for safety, preservation, and beautification; $2,500 to PAWS Chicago for spay/neuter surgeries; and $1,000 each to Chicago Lighthouse, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, Evarts Congregational Methodist, Fourth Presbyterian Church, the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Pacific Garden Mission, United Service Organizations, and the American Red Cross. Re-Connect Chicago received $800 for youth and homeless services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carla D Walker as “PRESIDENT &,” Jimmie J Walker as “VP & SECRETA,” and Stephanie Derderian as director.
George P White Foundation is led by Carla D. Walker, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carla D. Walker
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Stephanie Derderian
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jimmie J. Walker
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kimberly Walker Hasnas (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Carla D Walker (President &).
Frequently asked questions about George P White Foundation
How much does George P White Foundation give each year?
George P White Foundation gave $30K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $34K across 25 grants.
What is George P White Foundation's typical grant size?
George P White Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $1,200, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George P White Foundation that year got $542 on average.
Where does George P White Foundation give grants?
George P White Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (17 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does George P White Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on George P White Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are George P White Foundation's largest grantees?
George P White Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include House of the Good Shepherd ($10,001), Gold Coast Neighbors ($2,500) and Paws Chicago ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George P White Foundation?
George P White Foundation reported $93K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George P White Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations addressing a range of charitable needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George P White Foundation?
The filing lists Carla D Walker as the contact and asks applicants to submit letters outlining their programs, organization history, and principals involved. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George P White Foundation's EIN?
George P White Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6099309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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