The Judith C White Foundation Inc
The Judith C White Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Port Washington, New York. It supports children, people in need, orphans, homeless people, and other duly qualified organizations, primarily but not exclusively in the New York metropolitan area.
The Judith C White Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Judith C White Foundation Inc gave $330K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $329,732
- -9.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -23.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,336
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,151,932
- +0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (5 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (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 Judith C White Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Jeffrey Kovner as the contact. There is no prescribed form, and the foundation lists no deadline. Its stated award restrictions are to support the needs and comforts of children, people in need, orphans, homeless people, and other duly qualified organizations, primarily but not exclusively in the New York metropolitan area. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeffrey Kovner
Mailing address: 14 Vanderventer Ave Ste 101, Port Washington, NY 11050
Phone: (212) 736-8255
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Judith C White Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Part of the Solution ($71K). Together the top 10 received $283K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 143 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 3% to recipients in the District of Columbia. The foundation’s stated geographic emphasis is primarily, but not exclusively, the New York metropolitan area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Judith C White Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 23 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% of 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 $330K (2024) to $363K (2023). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Part of the Solution Bronx, NY | Build/Renovate Facility/Naming | $71,429 |
| Island Harvest Melville, NY | Renovation of Warehouse | $49,353 |
| The Bowery Mission New York, NY | 1ST Payment Pantry Renovation | $34,000 |
| City Harvest New York New York, NY | 26 Foot Refrierated Truck | $27,872 |
| Long Island Cares Inc Hauppauge, NY | Renovation of Pantry | $25,000 |
| St Barnabas Hospital Bronx, NY | Food for Discharged Patients | $20,000 |
| St Francis Hospital Foundation Roslyn, NY | Food Initiative Program | $15,000 |
| St John's Bread and Life Brooklyn, NY | Pallets and Lighting | $14,596 |
| Stern Family Center for Manhasset, NY | Tran-Sit Car Simulator | $13,500 |
| City Harvest New York, NY | General Support | $12,314 |
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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 | $6,151,932 | $486,903 | $431,261 | $329,732 | 23 | $364,398 | $420,040 | $288,842 |
| 2023 | $6,096,290 | $445,445 | $469,205 | $363,276 | 30 | $395,341 | $371,581 | $286,402 |
| 2022 | $6,120,050 | $518,604 | $445,338 | $352,489 | 30 | $384,357 | $457,623 | $309,988 |
| 2021 | $6,046,784 | $128,281 | $448,756 | $343,390 | 28 | $377,301 | $269,414 | $326,758 |
| 2020 | $6,367,259 | $564,633 | $425,098 | $334,140 | 32 | — | $503,974 | $263,964 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Judith C White Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $289K 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
The foundation’s stated award restrictions are to support the needs and comforts of children, people in need, orphans, homeless people, and other duly qualified organizations.
Its grants went to organizations with a range of missions. For example, Part of the Solution describes itself as a Bronx community serving people who come to its doors with immediate needs and longer-term services. Island Harvest says its mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. Long Island Cares describes its work as providing food and other resources to address hunger and humanitarian needs on Long Island. St. Barnabas Hospital says it is committed to community health and providing comprehensive care regardless of patients’ ability to pay.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $329,732. Grants ranged from $100 to $71,429, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest awards included $71,429 to Part of the Solution for a facility build or renovation and naming; $49,353 to Island Harvest for warehouse renovation; $34,000 to The Bowery Mission for a pantry renovation; $27,872 to City Harvest New York for a refrigerated truck; and $25,000 to Long Island Cares for pantry renovation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Kovner as president and director, and Amy Kovner, Nicholas Kovner, and Kristin Kovner as directors.
The Judith C White Foundation Inc is led by Jeffrey Kovner, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Kovner
President & Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Kovner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Kovner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Kovner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Judith C White Foundation Inc
How much does The Judith C White Foundation Inc give each year?
The Judith C White Foundation Inc gave $330K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $363K across 30 grants.
What is The Judith C White Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Judith C White Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,336, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Judith C White Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Judith C White Foundation Inc give grants?
The Judith C White Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Bronx, NY (2 grants) and Cold Spring Harbor, NY (2 grants).
Does The Judith C White Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of The Judith C White Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Judith C White Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Judith C White Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Part of the Solution ($71,429), Island Harvest ($49,353) and The Bowery Mission ($34,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Judith C White Foundation Inc?
The Judith C White Foundation Inc reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $364K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $289K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Judith C White Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated award restrictions are to support the needs and comforts of children, people in need, orphans, homeless people, and other duly qualified organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Judith C White Foundation Inc?
The filing lists Jeffrey Kovner as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Judith C White Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Judith C White Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3548952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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