Louise May Whitehouse
Louise May Whitehouse is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $662K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $59K. Net investment income was $64K.
Louise May Whitehouse at a glance
In short: Louise May Whitehouse gave $59K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $58,640
- +317.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,728
- +317.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $11,728
- Total assets
- $661,559
- -0.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Louise May Whitehouse funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Glenwood School for Boys and Girls ($12K). Together the top 5 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Louise May Whitehouse gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 136% 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2025) to $59K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glenwood School for Boys and Girls Glenwood, IL | General Support | $11,728 |
| Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $11,728 |
| Bright Promises Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $11,728 |
| Alexian Brothers Health System Arlington Heights, IL | General Support | $11,728 |
| Childrens Care Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $11,728 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $661,559 | $67,606 | $72,996 | $58,640 | 5 | $67,892 | $63,560 | $50,047 |
| 2025 | $666,936 | $43,619 | $28,184 | $14,035 | 5 | $23,039 | $38,474 | $48,899 |
| 2024 | $647,552 | $46,783 | $44,119 | $32,140 | 5 | $40,045 | $42,709 | $40,683 |
| 2023 | $644,526 | $5,280 | $49,561 | $37,135 | 5 | $44,885 | $19,108 | $39,891 |
| 2022 | $689,065 | $53,177 | $48,007 | $33,585 | 5 | $42,402 | $48,689 | $45,949 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louise May Whitehouse reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Louise May Whitehouse's only listed officer is The Northern Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
The Northern Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $12K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $12K, to The Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Louise May Whitehouse
How much does Louise May Whitehouse give each year?
Louise May Whitehouse gave $59K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $14K across 5 grants.
What is Louise May Whitehouse's typical grant size?
Louise May Whitehouse's median grant in 2026 was $11,728, and its average grant was $11,728, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Louise May Whitehouse give grants?
Louise May Whitehouse gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Louise May Whitehouse give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Louise May Whitehouse's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Louise May Whitehouse's largest grantees?
Louise May Whitehouse's largest 2026 grantees include Glenwood School for Boys and Girls ($11,728), Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago ($11,728) and Bright Promises Foundation ($11,728), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Louise May Whitehouse?
Louise May Whitehouse reported $662K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Louise May Whitehouse's EIN?
Louise May Whitehouse's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6025555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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