The Bruce and Beth White
The Bruce and Beth White is a private foundation based in Merrillville, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including support for education-related initiatives, community services, and other charitable work.
The Bruce and Beth White at a glance
In short: The Bruce and Beth White gave $2.3M across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $67K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,336,718
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +337.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $66,763
- -74.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,210
- Total assets
- $4,800,945
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Bruce and Beth White
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 701 E 83Rd Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: (219) 472-2974
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bruce and Beth White funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Big Shoulders Fund ($1.2M across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 90 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Illinois (52%), Wyoming (23%), Indiana (22%), Pennsylvania (3%), and Montana (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Bruce and Beth White gives
- Giving grew 92% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 914% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $223K (2020) to $2.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Shoulders Fund Chicago, IL | Northwest Indiana Initiative | $800,000 |
| Purdue for Life Foundation West Lafayette, IN | White lodging services head of hospitality and tourism management endowment ($250,000) and white family scholars ($250,000) | $500,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund Chicago, IL | Support for Humanitarian Dinners | $300,000 |
| Platte Valley Community Center Foun Saratoga, WY | Embrace the Valley Matching Contribution | $102,475 |
| Big Shoulders Fund Chicago, IL | Patrons Program at Our Lady of Guadalupe School. | $100,000 |
| Back on My Feet Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Matching Funds | $74,335 |
| Valley Village Childcare Saratoga, WY | Embrace the Valley Matching Contribution | $50,000 |
| North Platte Valley Medical Center Saratoga, WY | Embrace the Valley Matching Contribution | $50,000 |
| Friends of Saratoga Library Saratoga, WY | Embrace the Valley Matching Contribution | $50,000 |
| Saratoga Lions Club Saratoga, WY | Embrace the Valley Matching Contribution | $50,000 |
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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 | $4,800,945 | $2,311,257 | $2,375,986 | $2,336,718 | 35 | $2,336,976 | $272,247 | $255,774 |
| 2024 | $4,865,674 | $2,248,692 | $2,099,987 | $2,061,625 | 8 | $2,061,986 | $209,191 | $234,402 |
| 2023 | $4,716,969 | $3,443,391 | $2,781,179 | $2,744,791 | 36 | $2,750,061 | $412,273 | $169,733 |
| 2022 | $4,054,757 | $-14,871 | $1,298,246 | $1,216,180 | 7 | $1,256,505 | $16,411 | $250,294 |
| 2021 | $5,367,874 | $1,278,226 | $1,231,942 | $1,188,457 | 4 | $1,190,957 | $1,237,241 | $294,977 |
| 2020 | $5,321,590 | $223,356 | $303,918 | $222,844 | 4 | — | $184,782 | $310,814 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bruce and Beth White reported a distributable amount of $256K 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 include support for a school-focused initiative in Northwest Indiana, a hospitality and tourism management endowment and scholarships, humanitarian dinners, and matching contributions for organizations in Saratoga, Wyoming.
Grantees describe their work in varied terms. Big Shoulders Fund says it supports underserved schools providing a quality, values-based education for Chicago’s children and that its programming extended to Northwest Indiana in 2020. The Grand Encampment Museum says it provides historical information to patrons and preserves historical assets for future generations. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation says its mission is to ensure the future of elk and other wildlife, their habitat, and hunting heritage.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $2,336,718. Grants ranged from $100 to $800,000, with a median of $11,210.
Among the largest reported grants were $800,000 to Big Shoulders Fund for the Northwest Indiana Initiative; $500,000 to Purdue for Life Foundation for the White Lodging Services Head of Hospitality and Tourism Management Endowment and White Family Scholars; and $300,000 to Big Shoulders Fund for support for humanitarian dinners. Other notable grants included $102,475 to Platte Valley Community Center Foundation for an Embrace the Valley matching contribution and $74,335 to Back on My Feet Foundation for matching funds. Big Shoulders Fund also received $100,000 for its Patrons Program at Our Lady of Guadalupe School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Elizabeth E White as President; Corinne White Troise, Conner White, and Patrick White as Vice Presidents; and Bruce B Hoffmann as Treasurer.
The Bruce and Beth White is led by Elizabeth E. White, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth E. White
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce B. Hoffmann
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Conner White
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corinne White Troise
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick White
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: M. Paul Spada (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Bruce W. White (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Carol Ann Bowman (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 The Bruce and Beth White
How much does The Bruce and Beth White give each year?
The Bruce and Beth White gave $2.3M across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.1M across 8 grants.
What is The Bruce and Beth White's typical grant size?
The Bruce and Beth White's median grant in 2025 was $11,210, and its average grant was $66,763, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bruce and Beth White give grants?
The Bruce and Beth White gives mostly in Illinois: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wyoming (23%) and Indiana (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saratoga, WY (19 grants), Encampment, WY (8 grants) and Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does The Bruce and Beth White give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of The Bruce and Beth White's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Embrace the Valley Matching Contribution" (25 grants).
Who are The Bruce and Beth White's largest grantees?
The Bruce and Beth White's largest 2025 grantees include Big Shoulders Fund ($1,200,000 across 3 grants), Purdue for Life Foundation ($500,000) and Platte Valley Community Center Foun ($102,475), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bruce and Beth White?
The Bruce and Beth White reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $256K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bruce and Beth White fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a school-focused initiative in Northwest Indiana, a hospitality and tourism management endowment and scholarships, humanitarian dinners, and matching contributions for organizations in Saratoga, Wyoming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bruce and Beth White?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bruce and Beth White's EIN?
The Bruce and Beth White's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8107053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Bruce and Beth White 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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