James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial
James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Columbia, Missouri. It supports minority- and women-owned businesses through SEED Grants, which provide business resources through direct purchases rather than cash awards.
James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial at a glance
In short: James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial gave $40K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,317
- +21.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,101
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,747
- Total assets
- $42,966
- -61.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (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.
How to apply to James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists JAWEDF as the contact and “Seed Grant application Spring 2025” as the form and materials.
- Review Cycle
- June 25, 2025. This was a past application cycle as of September 29, 2026.
- Deadline
- June 25, 2025.
- Contact
Application contact: Jawedf
Mailing address: 3805 Keystone Ct, Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: (573) 289-8270
Email: contact@jawedf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rush Fuel ($7K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Missouri. Listed recipients were based in Columbia, Hermann, Sturgeon, Centralia, and La Plata, Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial gives
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2023) to $40K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rush Fuel Columbia, MO | SEED Grants In-Kind Business Assistance Purchased approved business equipment, supplies, and operational assets on behalf of minority-owned and women-owned businesses awarded a SEED Grant. Grants were provided through direct purchase of income-generating business assets rather than cash distributions. | $7,310 |
| Revive Rehab Columbia, MO | SEED Grants In-Kind Business Assistance Purchased approved business equipment, supplies, and operational assets on behalf of minority-owned and women-owned businesses awarded a SEED Grant. Grants were provided through direct purchase of income-generating business assets rather than cash distributions. | $5,379 |
| Tsokolate LLC Columbia, MO | SEED Grants In-Kind Business Assistance Purchased approved business equipment, supplies, and operational assets on behalf of minority-owned and women-owned businesses awarded a SEED Grant. Grants were provided through direct purchase of income-generating business assets rather than cash distributions. | $4,942 |
| Toast & Mingle LLC Columbia, MO | SEED Grants In-Kind Business Assistance Purchased approved business equipment, supplies, and operational assets on behalf of minority-owned and women-owned businesses awarded a SEED Grant. Grants were provided through direct purchase of income-generating business assets rather than cash distributions. | $4,652 |
| Clout Coffee LLC Hermann, MO | Business Assistance Purchased approved business equipment, supplies, and operational assets on behalf of minority-owned and women-owned businesses awarded a SEED Grant. Grants were provided through direct purchase of income-generating business assets rather than cash distributions. | $3,260 |
| Estrapala Woodworking LLC Columbia, MO | SEED Grants In-Kind Business Assistance Purchased approved business equipment, supplies, and operational assets on behalf of minority-owned and women-owned businesses awarded a SEED Grant. Grants were provided through direct purchase of income-generating business assets rather than cash distributions. | $3,237 |
| Stark Surveillance Sturgeon, MO | SEED Grants In-Kind Business Assistance Purchased approved business equipment, supplies, and operational assets on behalf of minority-owned and women-owned businesses awarded a SEED Grant. Grants were provided through direct purchase of income-generating business assets rather than cash distributions. | $2,747 |
| Aerion AG Consulting Centralia, MO | SEED Grants In-Kind Business Assistance Purchased approved business equipment, supplies, and operational assets on behalf of minority-owned and women-owned businesses awarded a SEED Grant. Grants were provided through direct purchase of income-generating business assets rather than cash distributions. | $2,316 |
| Miyel LLC Columbia, MO | SEED Grants In-Kind Business Assistance Purchased approved business equipment, supplies, and operational assets on behalf of minority-owned and women-owned businesses awarded a SEED Grant. Grants were provided through direct purchase of income-generating business assets rather than cash distributions. | $1,726 |
| Take Care Transport La Plata, MO | SEED Grants In-Kind Business Assistance Purchased approved business equipment, supplies, and operational assets on behalf of minority-owned and women-owned businesses awarded a SEED Grant. Grants were provided through direct purchase of income-generating business assets rather than cash distributions. | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,966 | $55,852 | $40,317 | $40,317 | 13 | $40,317 | — |
| 2024 | $112,215 | $47,199 | $33,291 | $33,291 | 11 | $33,291 | — |
| 2023 | $98,307 | $48,663 | $66,552 | $32,123 | 6 | $51,202 | $4,622 |
| 2022 | $277 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is its SEED Grants program. Rather than awarding cash, it purchases essential items and resources for minority- and women-owned businesses to help them generate income and grow their operations. Its 2025 grants paid for approved business equipment, supplies, and operational assets.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $40,317. Grant amounts ranged from $817 to $7,310, with a median of $2,747. The largest reported grants included $7,310 to RUSH FUEL, $5,379 to Revive Rehab, $4,942 to Tsokolate LLC, and $4,652 to Toast & Mingle LLC. The filing describes these awards as direct purchases of approved business assets, not cash distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marcus Whitt as Executive Director, Annelle Whitt as President, James Whitt Jr as Treasurer, and Rev Snug Goodlow as Vice President.
James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial is led by Annelle B Whitt JD, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Annelle B Whitt JD
President
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Whitt
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Whitt Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Snug Goodlow
Vice President
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial
How much does James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial give each year?
James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial gave $40K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 11 grants.
What is James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial's typical grant size?
James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial's median grant in 2025 was $2,747, and its average grant was $3,101, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial give grants?
James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, MO (9 grants).
Does James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial's largest grantees?
James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial's largest 2025 grantees include Rush Fuel ($7,310), Revive Rehab ($5,379) and Tsokolate LLC ($4,942), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial?
James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial reported $43K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $56K.
What does James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is its SEED Grants program. Rather than awarding cash, it purchases essential items and resources for minority- and women-owned businesses to help them generate income and grow their operations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial's EIN?
James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3106934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does James and Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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