Irving and Birdella White Foundation
Irving and Birdella White Foundation is a private foundation, based in Traverse City, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $30K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2K.
Irving and Birdella White Foundation at a glance
In short: Irving and Birdella White Foundation gave $2K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $264.167), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,585
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $264
- -52.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $29,704
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Irving and Birdella White Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hope 4 the Children ($400). Together the top 6 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Irving and Birdella White Foundation gives
- Giving fell 91% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $17K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope 4 the Children Traverse City, MI | Operations | $400 |
| New Hope Community Church Williamsburg, MI | Operations | $400 |
| Sojoun Church Traverse City, MI | Operations | $250 |
| Gospel Mission Inc Dayton, OH | Operations | $250 |
| Young Life Traverse City, MI | Operations | $165 |
| West Side Community Church Traverse City, MI | Operations | $120 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,704 | $1,894 | $2,435 | $1,585 | 6 | $1,585 | — |
| 2023 | $27,087 | $750 | $2,505 | $1,680 | 3 | $1,680 | — |
| 2022 | $19,239 | $-2,384 | $4,230 | $3,405 | 12 | $3,405 | — |
| 2021 | $36,417 | $19,275 | $18,919 | $17,229 | 26 | $17,229 | — |
| 2020 | $60,904 | $6,127 | $8,731 | $7,931 | 15 | — | — |
| 2019 | $28,691 | $-1,022 | $7,521 | $6,171 | 14 | — | $54 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Irving and Birdella White Foundation is led by Richard White, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard White
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Irving White
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Irving and Birdella White Foundation
How much does Irving and Birdella White Foundation give each year?
Irving and Birdella White Foundation gave $2K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 3 grants.
What is Irving and Birdella White Foundation's typical grant size?
Irving and Birdella White Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $264, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Irving and Birdella White Foundation give grants?
Irving and Birdella White Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Traverse City, MI (4 grants).
Does Irving and Birdella White Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Irving and Birdella White Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (6 grants).
Who are Irving and Birdella White Foundation's largest grantees?
Irving and Birdella White Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hope 4 the Children ($400), New Hope Community Church ($400) and Sojoun Church ($250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Irving and Birdella White Foundation?
Irving and Birdella White Foundation reported $30K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What is Irving and Birdella White Foundation's EIN?
Irving and Birdella White Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3493724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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