The Charles R Whitfield Charitable

Private foundation · Grantmaker Stillwater, OK EIN: 20-0100958

The Charles R Whitfield Charitable is a private foundation, based in Stillwater, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it made $2K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $1.

Key facts about The Charles R Whitfield Charitable

EIN
20-0100958
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Revenue

$2K

-102.3% YoY

Qualifying Distributions

$2K

-99.9% YoY

Expenses

$3K

-99.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charles R Whitfield Charitable reported a distributable amount of $24 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How The Charles R Whitfield Charitable gives

  • In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

11states
+3 more states

Cities

StillwaterWilliamsburgFairfieldFort WorthGrand RapidsGrapelandLittle RockOklahoma CityAlexandriaAshlandAtlantaEnidMemphisNew OrleansOzarkPippa PassesTriangleTulsa

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M19 grants2021 3 grants2022 7 grants2023 0 grants2024

From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $1.2M (2023). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $1.2M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

29 grants across all recorded years

25<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K3$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 29 (86%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets—$1,301$1,351,733
Revenue$1,871$-81,800$135,410
Expenses$3,172$1,268,082$48,512
Qualifying Distributions$1,599$1,210,350$5,575
Net Investment Income$1—$114,409
Distributable Amount$24$49,884$68,525

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Charles R Whitfield Charitable is led by FEWhitfield, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • FEWhitfield

    President

    On filings since 2021

    8 hrs/week

    $18K (2021) → $0 (2024)

  • David Loew

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    $3K (2021) → $0 (2024)

  • Mark Whitfield

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    $3K (2021) → $0 (2024)

  • Sharmitri Loew

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    $278 (2021) → $0 (2024)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

FEWhitfield — President: $18KFEWhitfieldPresident$18KMark Whitfield — Treasurer: $3KMark WhitfieldTreasurer$3KDavid Loew — Director: $3KDavid LoewDirector$3KSharmitri Loew — Secretary: $856Sharmitri LoewSecretary$856

The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $18K, to FEWhitfield (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about The Charles R Whitfield Charitable

Where does The Charles R Whitfield Charitable operate?

The Charles R Whitfield Charitable has awarded grants in Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.

How much is The Charles R Whitfield Charitable required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Charles R Whitfield Charitable reported a distributable amount of $24 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Charles R Whitfield Charitable's EIN?

The Charles R Whitfield Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0100958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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