Marvin White Foundation Inc
Marvin White Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Inman, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $112K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $12K.
Marvin White Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Marvin White Foundation Inc gave $5K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $646.429), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,525
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $646
- +40.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $700
- Total assets
- $112,173
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Marvin White Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kansas State University ($2K). Together the top 6 received $4K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($725), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Marvin White Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 121% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $5K (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | Math & Science Scholarship | $1,625 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $725 |
| Washburn University Topeka, KS | Math & Science Scholarship | $725 |
| Friends University Wichita, KS | Math & Science Scholarship | $700 |
| University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | Math & Science Scholarship | $350 |
| Mid America Nazarene Olathe, KS | Math & Science Scholarship | $250 |
| Hutchinson Community College Hutchinson, KS | Math & Science Scholarship | $150 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $112,173 | $14,934 | $6,597 | $4,525 | 7 | $5,415 | $12,035 | $5,596 |
| 2024 | $103,836 | $7,254 | $5,541 | $3,675 | 8 | $4,465 | $6,210 | $5,396 |
| 2023 | $102,123 | $3,319 | $5,773 | $3,900 | 9 | $4,730 | $2,307 | $5,147 |
| 2022 | $104,577 | $-4,300 | $4,110 | $2,050 | 10 | $2,840 | $2,221 | $5,382 |
| 2021 | $112,987 | $16,519 | $6,708 | $4,700 | 12 | $5,475 | $15,336 | $5,938 |
| 2020 | $103,176 | $4,840 | $6,867 | $4,800 | 12 | — | $3,599 | $5,501 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marvin White Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marvin White Foundation Inc is led by Thomas Smith, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Smith
President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jeffrey W. Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael S. Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Smith
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ann W. Smith (2020–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Marvin White Foundation Inc
How much does Marvin White Foundation Inc give each year?
Marvin White Foundation Inc gave $5K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 8 grants.
What is Marvin White Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Marvin White Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $700, and its average grant was $646, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marvin White Foundation Inc give grants?
Marvin White Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (16%).
Does Marvin White Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Marvin White Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Math & Science Scholarship" (7 grants).
Who are Marvin White Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Marvin White Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Kansas State University ($1,625), Washburn University ($725) and Friends University ($700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($725), which are not listed by name. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Marvin White Foundation Inc?
Marvin White Foundation Inc reported $112K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Marvin White Foundation Inc's EIN?
Marvin White Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6244419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
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