Howard & Betty White Foundation

MENLO PARK, CA EIN: 77-0250057

The Howard & Betty White Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1990 and based in Menlo Park, California. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on philanthropic giving to support various charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$13.3M

-2.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

+41.5% YoY

Grant Count

+3.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$38K

+37.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Howard & Betty White Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is giving for youth and social services. The foundation uses its income to help maintain the foundation's fund balance while supporting charitable initiatives.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 29 grants in the most recent reporting period. Typical award amounts range from $3,373 to $333,333.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Virginia, and Texas.

Grant Distribution by State

California $3.2M (71%)

Texas $628K (14%)

Virginia $150K (3%)

Iowa $125K (3%)

Tennessee $105K (2%)

North Carolina $78K (2%)

New York $68K (2%)

Ohio $66K (1%)

+1 more states

States

California District of Columbia Iowa North Carolina New York Ohio Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

ArlingtonAthertonBooneBurlingameCampbellChallengeEast Palo AltoFair OaksGarden ValleyGranvilleHarlanJeffersonLansdowneLindaleLodiLos AltosMenlo ParkMerrifieldMt HermanNew York

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2025):

Total assets: $13,342,790
Total revenues: $1,165,675
Total expenses: $1,568,344
Number of employees: 0

Staffing: The foundation operates with no full-time employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$13,342,790	$13,641,927	$14,228,332
Revenue	$1,165,675	$276,050	$518,075
Expenses	$1,568,344	$1,096,378	$1,128,729
Qualifying Distributions	$1,290,102	$912,100	$948,335
Net Investment Income	$887,433	$148,482	$337,681
Distributable Amount	$1,036,839	$956,680	$912,072

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

155 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Menlo Park Presbyterian Church ($333,333), Hope Unlimited ($130,000), Mercy Ships ($120,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION SAN JOSE, CA	GENERAL	$25,000
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CAMPBELL, CA	GENERAL	$26,000
BIBLE STUDY FELLOESHIP SAN ANTONIO, TX	GENERAL	$30,000
CITY TEAM MINISTRIES SAN JOSE, CA	GENERAL	$20,373
COMPASSION BRIDGES SANTA CLARA, CA	GENERAL	$10,000
DENISON UNIVERSITY VARSITY FOOTBALL GRANVILLE, OH	GENERAL	$15,373
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL	$15,000
EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL INC EAST PALO ALTO, CA	GENERAL	$20,000
HOPE INSITIUTE JEFFERSON, TN	GENERAL	$30,000
HOPE UNLIMITED PORTOLA VALLEY, CA	GENERAL	$130,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MARCI COGGINS	SECRETARY	1	—
EDDIE DOVE	CEO	1	—
MARY MCDOWELL	CFO	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has been recognized for supporting organizations including Hope Unlimited for Children, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, and Mercy Ships International. The foundation continues active grantmaking with regular distributions to charitable organizations aligned with its mission of supporting youth and social services.

Morris Animal Foundation Receives Gift from Betty White Estate

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Howard & Betty White Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary purpose is giving for youth and social services. The foundation uses its income to help maintain the foundation's fund balance while supporting charitable initiatives.

How do I apply for a grant from Howard & Betty White Foundation?

**Financial Capacity:** • Total assets: $13,342,790 (as of 2025) • Total giving: $1,288,452 (most recent year) • Total revenues: $1,165,675 (2025) • Total expenses: $1,568,344 (2025) **Grant Activity:** The foundation made 29 grants in the most recent reporting period. Typical award amounts range from $3,373 to $333,333. **Recent Grant Recipients (2025):** • Menlo Park Presbyterian Church: $333,333 • Hope Unlimited for Children: $130,000 • Mercy Ships International: $120,000 The foundation also…

Where does Howard & Betty White Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Virginia, and Texas.

What size grants does Howard & Betty White Foundation award?

In 2025, Howard & Betty White Foundation awarded 34 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Howard & Betty White Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Howard & Betty White Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Howard & Betty White Foundation's EIN?

Howard & Betty White Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0250057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.