JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Okemos, MI EIN: 38-1558108

JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation is a private foundation, based in Okemos, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $51K.

Key facts about JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation

EIN: 38-1558108
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $52,500
Grants made (2024): 6
Average grant: $8,750
Median grant: $10,000
Total assets: $1,237,036
Primary geography: Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation's 6 itemized 2024 grants were Michigan (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lansing, MI (5 grants). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (6 grants).

How JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation gives

Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.2M

+2.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$53K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

+0.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $53K (100%)

Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Florida Michigan Tennessee

Cities

LansingHaslettEast LansingTampaDewittMemphis

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,237,036	$1,211,042	$1,164,466
Revenue	$56,606	$20,798	$21,819
Expenses	$68,870	$68,261	$70,520
Qualifying Distributions	$63,320	$65,111	$67,416
Net Investment Income	$51,056	$32,373	$18,715
Distributable Amount	$59,890	$58,047	$62,847

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

36 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Greater Lansing Food Bank ($10,000), Lansing City Rescue Mission ($10,000), Old Newsboys of Greater Lansing ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
GREATER LANSING FOOD BANK Lansing, MI	DONATION	$10,000
LANSING CITY RESCUE MISSION Lansing, MI	DONATION	$10,000
OLD NEWSBOYS OF GREATER LANSING Lansing, MI	DONATION	$10,000
SALVATION ARMY Lansing, MI	DONATION	$10,000
ST LUKES LUTHERN CHURCHCOMMUNITY KITCHEN Haslett, MI	DONATION	$10,000
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Lansing, MI	DONATION	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Stephen D Plumb	President/Treasurer	5	$4,800
George J Petroff	Secretary	5	$4,800
David E Feldpausch	Director	5	$4,800

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation?

As of 2024, JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation holds $1.2M in total assets with $57K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $53K in 2024.

Where does JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation operate?

JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Michigan, Tennessee.

What size grants does JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation award?

In 2024, JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $53K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation's EIN?

JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1558108. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.