Robert and Jessie Whitmore
Robert and Jessie Whitmore is a private foundation, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $800K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $28K.
Robert and Jessie Whitmore at a glance
In short: Robert and Jessie Whitmore gave $51K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,624
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,437
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,204
- Total assets
- $800,351
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (82% 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 Robert and Jessie Whitmore funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Cancer Society ($9K). Together the top 6 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert and Jessie Whitmore gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 $47K (2024) to $56K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | Research | $9,204 |
| American Heart Association Milwaukee, WI | Research | $9,204 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee, WI | General Expense | $9,204 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum Milwaukee, WI | General Expense | $9,204 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Milwaukee, WI | General Expense | $9,204 |
| Congregational Home Brookfield, WI | Community Services | $4,604 |
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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 | $800,351 | $53,347 | $76,648 | $50,624 | 6 | $50,624 | $27,863 | $52,633 |
| 2024 | $823,626 | $63,242 | $74,818 | $47,335 | 6 | $47,335 | $35,995 | $50,636 |
| 2023 | $835,202 | $40,140 | $72,431 | $49,236 | 6 | $49,236 | $16,996 | $47,099 |
| 2022 | $867,766 | $18,555 | $79,399 | $56,309 | 6 | $56,309 | — | $49,235 |
| 2021 | $928,610 | $94,877 | $66,835 | $52,833 | 6 | $52,833 | $80,979 | $48,001 |
| 2020 | $913,316 | $37,392 | $62,782 | $49,676 | 6 | — | $24,818 | $49,842 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Jessie Whitmore reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert and Jessie Whitmore is led by Allen M. Salomom, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Allen M. Salomom
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $12K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Allen M Salomom (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Robert and Jessie Whitmore
How much does Robert and Jessie Whitmore give each year?
Robert and Jessie Whitmore gave $51K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 6 grants.
What is Robert and Jessie Whitmore's typical grant size?
Robert and Jessie Whitmore's median grant in 2025 was $9,204, and its average grant was $8,437, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert and Jessie Whitmore give grants?
Robert and Jessie Whitmore gives mostly in Wisconsin: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (4 grants).
Does Robert and Jessie Whitmore give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Robert and Jessie Whitmore's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert and Jessie Whitmore's largest grantees?
Robert and Jessie Whitmore's largest 2025 grantees include American Cancer Society ($9,204), American Heart Association ($9,204) and Milwaukee Art Museum ($9,204), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Jessie Whitmore?
Robert and Jessie Whitmore reported $800K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (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 Robert and Jessie Whitmore's EIN?
Robert and Jessie Whitmore's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6792560. 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 September 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
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