The Judy and Paul Whitman Family
The Judy and Paul Whitman Family is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Texas.
The Judy and Paul Whitman Family at a glance
In short: The Judy and Paul Whitman Family gave $28K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,100
- +68.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +58.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,041
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $417,046
- -7.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (13 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (90% 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 Judy and Paul Whitman Family
- 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: 2401 Cedar Springs Rd 100, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 438-6100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Judy and Paul Whitman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Scottish Rite ($5K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 96 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The remaining reported shares went to California (4%), Louisiana (4%), Colorado (1%), and Pennsylvania (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Judy and Paul Whitman Family open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 27 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $775 repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 209% 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 $14K (2020) to $28K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish Rite Dallas, TX | General Fund | $5,000 |
| SMU Catholic Charities Dallas, TX | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Christ the King Dallas, TX | General Fund | $2,200 |
| The Vendome on Turtle Creek-Holiday Fund Dallas, TX | General Fund | $1,700 |
| Turtle Creek Association Dallas, TX | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Catholic Charities Dallas Dallas, TX | General Fund | $1,250 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation Rancho Mirage, CA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Genesis Womens Shelter Dallas, TX | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Holy Angels Shreveport, LA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| June Shelton School & Evaluation Center Dallas, TX | General Fund | $1,000 |
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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 | $417,046 | $-707 | $35,469 | $28,100 | 27 | $28,100 | — | $13,434 |
| 2023 | $451,455 | $-5,015 | $24,152 | $16,650 | 17 | $16,650 | — | $26,867 |
| 2022 | $477,868 | $8,130 | $33,645 | $25,750 | 18 | $25,750 | $235 | $26,651 |
| 2021 | $503,395 | $253,610 | $16,394 | $16,300 | 15 | $16,300 | $36,516 | $20,384 |
| 2020 | $266,125 | $176,449 | $14,029 | $13,850 | 19 | — | $160,270 | $13,260 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Judy and Paul Whitman Family reported a distributable amount of $13K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose work spans different areas. For example, Turtle Creek Association says its mission is to preserve, protect, and enhance the Turtle Creek ecosystem and adjacent corridor. The Winston School describes itself as a college preparatory school for bright students who learn differently, and Salesmanship Club of Dallas says it supports educational and mental health services for children and families through the Momentous Institute.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $28,100. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest reported grants included $5,000 to Scottish Rite, $4,000 to SMU Catholic Charities, $2,200 to Christ the King, and $1,700 to The Vendome on Turtle Creek-Holiday Fund. Each was listed for a general fund.
Other 2024 recipients included Turtle Creek Association ($1,500), Catholic Charities Dallas ($1,250), Genesis Women’s Shelter ($1,000), June Shelton School & Evaluation Center ($1,000), and The Winston School ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul Whitman as president and treasurer, and Judy Whitman as vice president and secretary.
The Judy and Paul Whitman Family is led by Paul Whitman, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Whitman
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judy Whitman
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Judy and Paul Whitman Family
How much does The Judy and Paul Whitman Family give each year?
The Judy and Paul Whitman Family gave $28K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17K across 17 grants.
What is The Judy and Paul Whitman Family's typical grant size?
The Judy and Paul Whitman Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,041, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Judy and Paul Whitman Family that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Judy and Paul Whitman Family give grants?
The Judy and Paul Whitman Family gives mostly in Texas: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (18 grants).
Does The Judy and Paul Whitman Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Judy and Paul Whitman Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Judy and Paul Whitman Family's largest grantees?
The Judy and Paul Whitman Family's largest 2024 grantees include Scottish Rite ($5,000), SMU Catholic Charities ($4,000) and Christ the King ($2,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Judy and Paul Whitman Family?
The Judy and Paul Whitman Family reported $417K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Judy and Paul Whitman Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose work spans different areas. For example, Turtle Creek Association says its mission is to preserve, protect, and enhance the Turtle Creek ecosystem and adjacent corridor. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Judy and Paul Whitman Family?
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 Judy and Paul Whitman Family's EIN?
The Judy and Paul Whitman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3036728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Judy and Paul Whitman Family 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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