The Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation
The Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Geneva, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $96.
The Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation gave $20K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,550
- -37.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,258
- -47.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,700
- Total assets
- $12,712
- +124.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Spectrios Inst for Low Vision ($7K). Together the top 6 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2022) to $46K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrios Inst for Low Vision Wheaton, IL | Charitable Contribution No Restrictions | $6,900 |
| Home Centered Care Institute Schaumburg, IL | Charitable Contribution No Restrictions | $5,000 |
| St Mary Episcopal Church Bonita Springs, FL | Charitable Contribution No Restrictions | $3,900 |
| St Marks Wheaton, IL | Charitable Contribution No Restrictions | $1,500 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution No Restrictions | $1,250 |
| Blind Endevors Montrose, CO | Charitable Contribution No Restrictions | $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 | $12,712 | $26,596 | $19,550 | $19,550 | 6 | $19,550 | $96 | $11 |
| 2023 | $5,666 | $11,115 | $31,120 | $31,100 | 5 | $31,100 | $115 | $107 |
| 2022 | $25,671 | $44,478 | $19,872 | $18,900 | 7 | $18,900 | $17 | $139 |
| 2021 | $1,065 | $46,500 | $46,405 | $46,230 | 9 | $46,230 | — | $129 |
| 2020 | $970 | $36,179 | $38,750 | $38,750 | 8 | — | $4 | $133 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation is led by Peter Whinfrey, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Whinfrey
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael McAlister
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane Davison Whinfrey
Secretary & Treasurer
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 Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation
How much does The Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation give each year?
The Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation gave $20K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 5 grants.
What is The Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,700, and its average grant was $3,258, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation give grants?
The Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and Colorado (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wheaton, IL (2 grants).
Who are The Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Spectrios Inst for Low Vision ($6,900), Home Centered Care Institute ($5,000) and St Mary Episcopal Church ($3,900), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation?
The Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation reported $13K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation's EIN?
The Peter Whinfrey Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5344264. 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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