Jesse White Foundation Ltd
The Jesse White Foundation strongly believes in the longevity of community growth and sustainability through our youth by specifically investing in a well-rounded education and cultural experience. Through focused energy in educational tutoring, athletics, and scholarship resources, we provide young people with a place to become physically fit and mentally sound.
Jesse White Foundation Ltd at a glance
In short: Jesse White Foundation Ltd gave $219K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $219K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $218,875
- -21.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $218,875
- -21.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $218,875
- Total assets
- $2,994,288
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jesse White Foundation Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Jesse White Tumbling Team ($219K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $280K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jesse White Tumbling Team Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $218,875 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,994,288 | $352,760 | $735,217 | $218,875 | 1 | $59,769 |
| 2023 | $3,403,695 | $1,090,886 | $833,620 | $280,000 | 1 | $49,940 |
| 2022 | $3,129,460 | $834,915 | $335,501 | — | — | $7,745 |
| 2021 | $2,592,260 | $296,658 | $321,360 | — | — | $309 |
| 2020 | $2,607,962 | $153,788 | $364,185 | $28,518 | 1 | $2,784 |
About Jesse White Foundation Ltd
Based on IRS filings
Jesse White Foundation Ltd is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $219K. Net investment income was $60K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jesse White Foundation Ltd is led by Honorable Jesse White, Chairman, Founder & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Honorable Jesse White
Chairman, Founder & CEO
Chairman → Chairman, Founder & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Birnbaum
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert M. Yadgir
Director & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Irene M. Lyons
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Flood
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard F. Amari
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Bakalis
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Penelope Campbell
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Benigno
Director
Director & Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenna White Jones
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse White III
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Sciaccotta
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Kane
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Burnett
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert E. Lozins
Treasurer & Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jesse White Foundation Ltd
How much does Jesse White Foundation Ltd give each year?
Jesse White Foundation Ltd gave $219K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $280K across 1 grant.
How large is Jesse White Foundation Ltd?
Jesse White Foundation Ltd reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $353K.
What is Jesse White Foundation Ltd?
Jesse White Foundation Ltd is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Jesse White Foundation Ltd operate?
Jesse White Foundation Ltd has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Jesse White Foundation Ltd's EIN?
Jesse White Foundation Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3110242. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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