LK Whittier Foundation
The LK Whittier Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in New York, Vermont, and California.
LK Whittier Foundation at a glance
In short: LK Whittier Foundation gave $9.8M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $2.5M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,828,541
- -82.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,457,135
- -74.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250,000
- Primary geography
- New York (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to LK Whittier Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy is reported in a filing marked as the organization’s final return; the foundation also stated that it had distributed all its assets as of April 30, 2024.
- Contact
Mailing address: 177 E Colorado Blvd 800, Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: (626) 441-5188
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who LK Whittier Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Byrd Hoffman Water Mill Foundation ($5.0M). Together the top 4 received $9.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 7 grants of 18 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed to recipients in New York (51%), Vermont (28%), and California (21%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How LK Whittier Foundation gives
- Giving grew 162% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.8M (2021) to $57.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $9.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Byrd Hoffman Water Mill Foundation New York, NY | Endowment Support | $5,000,000 |
| Bennington College Bennington, VT | Support for the peter drucker fund for excellence & innovation | $2,750,000 |
| Bay Area Lyme Foundation Portola Valley, CA | Medical and Program Support | $1,750,000 |
| LLWW Foundation Pasadena, CA | General Operating Support | $328,541 |
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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 | — | $519,210 | $9,943,161 | $9,828,541 | 4 | $9,828,541 | $160,243 | $266,538 |
| 2023 | $9,965,112 | $38,654,246 | $793,967 | $57,450,000 | 6 | $57,631,585 | $23,743,438 | $351,761 |
| 2022 | $67,570,163 | $6,857,812 | $27,485,657 | $13,150,000 | 6 | $13,380,835 | $7,849,298 | $3,234,038 |
| 2021 | $84,492,158 | $1,423,590 | $41,105,678 | $3,750,000 | 2 | — | $2,381,223 | $4,130,548 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LK Whittier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $267K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included endowment support, college support, medical and program support, and general operating support.
Among the grantees, Bennington College describes its educational aims as emphasizing individual students’ developing interests, learning through activity and living, and a community life that breaks down barriers between teachers and students and between curriculum and extracurricular activities. The Bay Area Lyme Foundation describes its mission as funding research to develop reliable Lyme disease diagnostic tools and a cure for late-stage Lyme disease, while promoting prevention through education and awareness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported four grants totaling $9,828,541. Grant amounts ranged from $328,541 to $5,000,000, with a median grant of $2,250,000.
The largest reported grants were $5,000,000 to The Byrd Hoffman Water Mill Foundation for endowment support; $2,750,000 to Bennington College for support for the Peter Drucker Fund for Excellence & Innovation; $1,750,000 to Bay Area Lyme Foundation for medical and program support; and $328,541 to LLWW Foundation for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laura-Lee W Woods as president/director; Linda Blinkenberg as vice president/director; Greg Custer as secretary/director; Sandip Bhagat as CFO/director; and Laure W Woods as director.
LK Whittier Foundation is led by Laura-Lee W. Woods, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura-Lee W. Woods
President & Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Custer
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laure W. Woods
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Blinkenberg
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandip Bhagat
CFO & Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 LK Whittier Foundation
How much does LK Whittier Foundation give each year?
LK Whittier Foundation gave $9.8M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $57.5M across 6 grants.
What is LK Whittier Foundation's typical grant size?
LK Whittier Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,250,000, and its average grant was $2,457,135, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does LK Whittier Foundation give grants?
LK Whittier Foundation gives mostly in New York: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Vermont (28%) and California (21%).
Does LK Whittier Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of LK Whittier Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does LK Whittier Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included endowment support, college support, medical and program support, and general operating support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LK Whittier Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is LK Whittier Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, LK Whittier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $267K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is LK Whittier Foundation's EIN?
LK Whittier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6027493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does LK Whittier Foundation 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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