The Bertram & Patricia Witham
The Bertram & Patricia Witham is a private foundation based in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports contributions to preselected charitable organizations and states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Bertram & Patricia Witham at a glance
In short: The Bertram & Patricia Witham gave $13K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state North Carolina. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,350
- -30.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,335
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $925
- Total assets
- $704,559
- +13.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bertram & Patricia Witham
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Brenda McGinn as the contact, with forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions marked N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Brenda Mcginn
Mailing address: 230 Greenwood Drive 349, Hilton Head, SC 29928
Phone: (770) 403-3675
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bertram & Patricia Witham funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lincoln Charter School ($3K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina (41%), Georgia (34%), California (7%), Washington, DC (6%), and New York (4%). Listed recipients were also located in Iowa and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bertram & Patricia Witham open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $850 repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 35% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2019) to $19K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Charter School Lincolnton, NC | Donation | $3,000 |
| Denver Baptist Church Denver, NC | Donation | $2,500 |
| Restoration Church Hazelhurst, GA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Calvary Comm Ch Conyers, GA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Hume Lake Christian Camps Hume, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Exponent Philanthropy Washington, DC | Donation | $850 |
| Haiti Rehab Fund Hamilton, NY | Donation | $500 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | Donation | $500 |
| Paws Decatur, GA | Donation | $500 |
| The Carver Norwalk, CT | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $704,559 | $119,309 | $22,401 | $13,350 | 10 | $13,350 | $111,453 | $37,725 |
| 2024 | $622,932 | $63,664 | $27,900 | $19,330 | 14 | $19,330 | $56,244 | $35,587 |
| 2023 | $683,357 | $13,386 | $16,188 | $13,000 | 15 | $13,000 | $10,198 | $33,011 |
| 2022 | $208,891 | $-12,273 | $2,121 | — | — | — | — | $9,286 |
| 2021 | $223,285 | $27,028 | $3,448 | — | — | — | $10,761 | $12,026 |
| 2020 | $205,727 | $-1,539 | $3,188 | — | — | — | $3,368 | $11,528 |
| 2019 | $234,432 | $6,030 | $15,609 | $12,300 | 3 | — | $6,324 | $11,632 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bertram & Patricia Witham reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations including Lincoln Charter School, Denver Baptist Church, Restoration Church, Calvary Comm Ch, and Hume Lake Christian Camps.
The Carver Inc., which received $500 in 2025, describes its mission as equipping learners for global competitiveness through partnerships with schools and communities. It says it operates more than 60 programs for over 3,000 K–12 students in before-school, after-school, summer, and community initiatives.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $13,350. Grants ranged from $500 to $3,000, with a median grant of $925. The largest listed grants were $3,000 to Lincoln Charter School in Lincolnton, North Carolina; $2,500 each to Denver Baptist Church in Denver, North Carolina, and Restoration Church in Hazelhurst, Georgia; and $1,500 to Calvary Comm Ch in Conyers, Georgia. Other listed recipients were Hume Lake Christian Camps ($1,000), Exponent Philanthropy ($850), Haiti Rehab Fund ($500), American Red Cross ($500), PAWS ($500), and The Carver ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jana W Janeway, Brenda W McGinn, Marsha W Whitman, and Patrica W Davis as directors.
The Bertram & Patricia Witham's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jana W. Janeway
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Marsha W. Whitman
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patrica W. Davis
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brenda W. McGinn Brenda W. McGinn McG
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brenda W. McGinn (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Bertram & Patricia Witham
How much does The Bertram & Patricia Witham give each year?
The Bertram & Patricia Witham gave $13K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 14 grants.
What is The Bertram & Patricia Witham's typical grant size?
The Bertram & Patricia Witham's median grant in 2025 was $925, and its average grant was $1,335, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bertram & Patricia Witham that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Bertram & Patricia Witham give grants?
The Bertram & Patricia Witham's top state is North Carolina, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (34%) and California (7%).
Does The Bertram & Patricia Witham give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Bertram & Patricia Witham's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (10 grants).
Who are The Bertram & Patricia Witham's largest grantees?
The Bertram & Patricia Witham's largest 2025 grantees include Lincoln Charter School ($3,000), Denver Baptist Church ($2,500) and Restoration Church ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bertram & Patricia Witham?
The Bertram & Patricia Witham reported $705K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (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 does The Bertram & Patricia Witham fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including Lincoln Charter School, Denver Baptist Church, Restoration Church, Calvary Comm Ch, and Hume Lake Christian Camps. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bertram & Patricia Witham?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bertram & Patricia Witham's EIN?
The Bertram & Patricia Witham's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2535819. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Bertram & Patricia Witham 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 26, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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