The Paul & Erika White Foundation
The Paul & Erika White Foundation is a private foundation based in Palos Verdes Estates, California. It supports charitable organizations through grants, including organizations working in humanitarian aid, health, education, food assistance, and immigration and civil rights.
The Paul & Erika White Foundation at a glance
In short: The Paul & Erika White Foundation gave $190K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $190,006
- +13.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,872
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,634,290
- +19.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (5 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Paul & Erika White Foundation
- 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: 2824 Via Neve, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
Phone: (213) 241-9832
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Paul & Erika White Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International Rescue Committee ($11K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 170 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 11% to New York, 9% to Washington, D.C., 6% to Minnesota, and 6% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Paul & Erika White Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 39 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2020) to $190K (2025). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MN | General Support | $10,536 |
| Partners in Health Boston, MA | General Support | $10,453 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $10,326 |
| Planned Parenthood LA Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,325 |
| Learning Rights Law Center Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,319 |
| World Food Program Washington, DC | General Support | $10,300 |
| American Red Cross Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,250 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| El Jardin De La Infancia Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| La Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,634,290 | $744,352 | $207,956 | $190,006 | 39 | $190,106 | $535,823 | $153,316 |
| 2024 | $3,037,307 | $353,118 | $171,663 | $166,942 | 35 | $167,017 | $349,318 | $139,092 |
| 2023 | $2,636,130 | $90,735 | $138,651 | $134,149 | 31 | $134,174 | $86,258 | $118,569 |
| 2022 | $2,208,519 | $-42,044 | $133,208 | $126,987 | 31 | $127,087 | $43,688 | $120,990 |
| 2021 | $2,753,713 | $318,656 | $148,380 | $143,992 | 34 | $143,992 | $109,550 | $129,384 |
| 2020 | $2,357,268 | $149,315 | $119,628 | $115,347 | 26 | — | $93,857 | $113,364 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Paul & Erika White Foundation reported a distributable amount of $153K 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 included general support for organizations addressing a range of needs. For example, the International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster; Direct Relief says it works to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies. Learning Rights Law Center describes its work as providing free legal representation, advocacy, and training to promote equal access to public education for students with disabilities or who experience discrimination. Immigrant Defenders Law Center says it defends immigrant communities against injustices in the immigration system.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $190,006. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $10,536, with a median of $5,000. The listed grants were for general support. Larger awards included $10,536 to the International Rescue Committee, $10,453 to Partners in Health, $10,326 to Direct Relief, $10,325 to Planned Parenthood LA, and $10,319 to Learning Rights Law Center. Other listed grants included $10,300 to World Food Program and $5,342 to Immigrant Defenders Law Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul White, Erika White, Emma White, and Alexander White as directors.
The Paul & Erika White Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alexander White
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emma White
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erika White
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul White
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Paul & Erika White Foundation
How much does The Paul & Erika White Foundation give each year?
The Paul & Erika White Foundation gave $190K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $167K across 35 grants.
What is The Paul & Erika White Foundation's typical grant size?
The Paul & Erika White Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,872, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Paul & Erika White Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Paul & Erika White Foundation give grants?
The Paul & Erika White Foundation gives mostly in California: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (11%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (18 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (2 grants).
Does The Paul & Erika White Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Paul & Erika White Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Paul & Erika White Foundation's largest grantees?
The Paul & Erika White Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include International Rescue Committee ($10,536), Partners in Health ($10,453) and Direct Relief ($10,326), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Paul & Erika White Foundation?
The Paul & Erika White Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $190K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $153K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Paul & Erika White Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general support for organizations addressing a range of needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Paul & Erika White Foundation?
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 Paul & Erika White Foundation's EIN?
The Paul & Erika White Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2042916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Paul & Erika White Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Paul & Erika White Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-paul-and-erika-white-foundation-morg_04f430c001144ea58d4840f4f32fbdbb
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