The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman
The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, it made 37 grants totaling $484,095, primarily to organizations in Texas.
The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman at a glance
In short: The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman gave $484K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Texas. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $484,095
- +30.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- -24.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,084
- +73.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $725,026
- -13.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (6 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11505 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas, TX 75230
Phone: (214) 890-9980
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Community Center of Dallas ($128K). Together the top 10 received $454K.
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 202 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 2% to recipients in New York, and 1% to recipients in Colorado. Georgia and Washington, DC, each accounted for 0% as rounded in the filing data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 37 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $317; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 186% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $134K (2020) to $484K (2024). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $484K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center of Dallas Dallas, TX | Charitable | $127,500 |
| Ann & Nate Levine Academy Dallas, TX | Charitable | $111,109 |
| Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Dallas, TX | Charitable | $103,540 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas Dallas, TX | Charitable | $58,000 |
| AT&T Performing Arts Center Dallas, TX | Charitable | $18,671 |
| Congregation Shearith Isreal Dallas, TX | Charitable | $13,027 |
| Dallas Jewish Historical Society Inc Dallas, TX | Charitable | $6,562 |
| Tiferet Israel Congregation Dallas, TX | Charitable | $5,515 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Charitable | $5,144 |
| Akiba Yavneh Academy Dallas, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $725,026 | $561,351 | $490,262 | $484,095 | 37 | $484,845 | $199,023 | $35,008 |
| 2023 | $838,977 | $814,399 | $386,749 | $370,183 | 49 | $375,521 | $160,103 | $40,745 |
| 2022 | $568,818 | $924 | $195,318 | $184,178 | 42 | $186,388 | — | $29,804 |
| 2021 | $782,589 | $685,904 | $170,282 | $168,969 | 40 | $168,969 | $305,232 | $21,448 |
| 2020 | $586,688 | $45,563 | $148,913 | $134,472 | 34 | — | $31,271 | $27,348 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission is stated. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports: the Jewish Community Center of Dallas says it brings the community together through programs and facilities in an environment defined by Jewish values and culture. The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum says it teaches the history of the Holocaust and advances human rights to combat prejudice, hatred, and indifference. The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas describes its work as coordinating fundraising, social planning, leadership development, and community relations for the Jewish community locally and abroad.
Other 2024 recipients include the Ann & Nate Levine Academy, the Dallas Museum of Art, and the Dallas Jewish Historical Society. The latter says it educates the public about the contributions of Jewish immigrants and current Jewish residents of Dallas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $484,095. Grants ranged from $54 to $127,500, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards went to the Jewish Community Center of Dallas ($127,500), Ann & Nate Levine Academy ($111,109), Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum ($103,540), and Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas ($58,000). All four were listed with the purpose “CHARITABLE.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jeffrey Whitman — President
- Bonnie Whitman — Director
The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman is led by Jeffrey Whitman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Whitman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Whitman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Jeff & Bonnie Whitman
How much does The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman give each year?
The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman gave $484K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $370K across 49 grants.
What is The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman's typical grant size?
The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $13,084, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman that year got $317 on average.
Where does The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman give grants?
The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (23 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (37 grants).
Who are The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman's largest grantees?
The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Community Center of Dallas ($127,500), Ann & Nate Levine Academy ($111,109) and Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum ($103,540), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman?
The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman reported $725K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $485K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman fund?
No foundation mission is stated. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports: the Jewish Community Center of Dallas says it brings the community together through programs and facilities in an environment defined by Jewish values and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman?
The foundation 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 Jeff & Bonnie Whitman's EIN?
The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2823240. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jeff & Bonnie Whitman 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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