JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation
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.
JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation at a glance
In short: JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation gave $53K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,750
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,237,036
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Lansing Food Bank ($10K). Together the top 6 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2021) to $53K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,237,036 | $56,606 | $68,870 | $52,500 | 6 | $63,320 | $51,056 | $59,890 |
| 2023 | $1,211,042 | $20,798 | $68,261 | $52,500 | 6 | $65,111 | $32,373 | $58,047 |
| 2022 | $1,164,466 | $21,819 | $70,520 | $52,500 | 6 | $67,416 | $18,715 | $62,847 |
| 2021 | $1,398,273 | $192,842 | $60,794 | $36,500 | 8 | $50,916 | $182,964 | $65,218 |
| 2020 | $1,310,076 | $-106,926 | $78,334 | $51,000 | 10 | — | $36,198 | $66,153 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation is led by Stephen D. Plumb, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen D. Plumb
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
David E. Feldpausch
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$800 (2023) → $5K (2024)
George J. Petroff
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: James L. Hicks (2020–2023) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Stephen D Plumb (President/Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation
How much does JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation give each year?
JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation gave $53K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $53K across 6 grants.
What is JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation's typical grant size?
JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,750, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation give grants?
JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lansing, MI (5 grants).
Does JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (6 grants).
Who are JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation's largest grantees?
JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Lansing Food Bank ($10,000), Lansing City Rescue Mission ($10,000) and Old Newsboys of Greater Lansing ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation?
JOHN&ELIZABETH Whiteley Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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