James L White Foundation
The James L White Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Desert, California. It reported 12 grants totaling $63,000 in filing year 2025. Its filing states that awards are restricted to the Inland Empire geographical area.
James L White Foundation at a glance
In short: James L White Foundation gave $63K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,000
- -16.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,250
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $561,126
- -9.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (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 James L White Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing instructs applicants to submit copies of organizational documents, 501(c) status, a mission statement, financial statements, and a written request. Applications may be directed to Paul Stoddard.
- Review Cycle
- May 15 and November 15. As of September 29, 2026, the May 15, 2026 deadline has passed; the filing does not specify the year for these recurring dates.
- Deadline
- May 15 and November 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul Stoddard
Mailing address: 74924 Country Club Dr Unit 150, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: (909) 899-4011
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James L White Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chaffey Community of Arts ($10K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing restricts awards to the Inland Empire geographical area. Its reported 2025 grant dollars went entirely to California recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James L White Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 215% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $52K (2020) to $75K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chaffey Community of Arts Ontario, CA | General Gift | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Regional Hospital Womens Breast & Imaging Center Upland, CA | General Gift | $10,000 |
| Oparc Montclair, CA | General Gift | $8,000 |
| House of Ruth Inc Pomona, CA | General Gift | $5,000 |
| Ontario Christian School Ontario, CA | General Gift | $5,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| West End Auxiliary of Children's Fund Claremont, CA | General Gift | $5,000 |
| Pacific Lifeline Upland, CA | General Gift | $5,000 |
| Agingnext Inc Claremont, CA | General Gift | $3,000 |
| Megan's Wings Inc Upland, CA | General Gift | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $561,126 | $36,479 | $92,554 | $63,000 | 12 | $63,000 | $15,572 | $29,360 |
| 2024 | $617,201 | $26,056 | $105,086 | $75,000 | 16 | $75,000 | $18,047 | $31,265 |
| 2023 | $696,231 | $-22,409 | $85,925 | $55,000 | 12 | $55,000 | $11,640 | $32,940 |
| 2022 | $804,565 | $65,589 | $84,960 | $56,000 | 12 | $56,000 | $36,109 | $37,845 |
| 2021 | $823,936 | $70,325 | $90,296 | $61,500 | 12 | $61,500 | $40,926 | $43,200 |
| 2020 | $843,907 | $48,414 | $80,024 | $52,000 | 11 | — | $19,401 | $44,601 |
| 2019 | $875,517 | $40,465 | $91,246 | $64,400 | 14 | — | $15,701 | $44,533 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James L White Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including arts, health care, disability services, domestic violence prevention, education, hospice care, support for children with cancer and their families, services for older adults, independent living, and substance use disorder treatment.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: OPARC supports and employs people with disabilities and provides training and social opportunities; House of Ruth works to prevent domestic violence and support the safety and well-being of those affected; Megan’s Wings provides financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer; AgingNext supports and educates older adults and their families to help them maintain independence and age well at home and in the community; the Service Center for Independent Life promotes personal independence for people with disabilities and advocates for a barrier-free society; and Crossroads operates a residential substance use disorder treatment program for formerly incarcerated women.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $63,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000. All reported grant dollars went to California recipients.
The largest grants were $10,000 each to Chaffey Community of Arts and San Antonio Regional Hospital Womens Breast & Imaging Center. Other grants included $8,000 to OPARC; $5,000 each to House of Ruth, Ontario Christian School, VNA Hospice & Palliative Care of an individual recipient, West End Auxiliary of Children’s Fund, and Pacific Lifeline; $3,000 each to AgingNext and Megan’s Wings; and $2,000 each to Crossroads and the Service Center for Independent Life.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul M Stoddard Associates as trustee.
James L White Foundation is led by Paul M. Stoddard Associates, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul M. Stoddard Associates
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$15K (2019) → $14K (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 $14K, to Paul M Stoddard Associates (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about James L White Foundation
How much does James L White Foundation give each year?
James L White Foundation gave $63K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 16 grants.
What is James L White Foundation's typical grant size?
James L White Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,250, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James L White Foundation give grants?
James L White Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Claremont, CA (4 grants), Upland, CA (3 grants) and Ontario, CA (2 grants).
Does James L White Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James L White Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James L White Foundation's largest grantees?
James L White Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chaffey Community of Arts ($10,000), San Antonio Regional Hospital Womens Breast & Imaging Center ($10,000) and Oparc ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James L White Foundation?
James L White Foundation reported $561K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James L White Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James L White Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James L White Foundation's EIN?
James L White Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-6017847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). James L White Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/james-l-white-foundation-morg_d6a0e243e4e64cb184a7dbc8798cfd04
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