The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation
The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including education, children’s cancer research, and public-service-related organizations.
The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation gave $305K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Florida. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $305,000
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,462
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $710,892
- +149.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% 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 Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 IRS filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 251 Royal Palm Way Apt 400, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 835-1313
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oxbridge Academy Foundation ($206K). Together the top 10 received $303K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 53 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 2% to recipients in New York; the filing reports 0% for California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 204% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 359% 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 $80K (2020) to $305K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oxbridge Academy Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Support | $206,000 |
| Margaux's Miracle Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Support | $50,000 |
| Cardinal Newman High School West Palm Beach, FL | Support | $12,000 |
| Palm Beach County Sherrif's Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Support | $11,000 |
| Just World International West Palm Beach, FL | Support | $5,000 |
| Robin Hood Fountation New York, NY | Support | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation Palm Beach, FL | Support | $5,000 |
| The McDavid Group Charities Tequesta, FL | Support | $5,000 |
| Food for the Poor Inc Coconut Creek, FL | Support | $2,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Florida West Palm Beach, FL | Support | $1,500 |
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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 | $710,892 | $730,578 | $305,000 | $305,000 | 13 | $305,000 | $294,849 | $85,034 |
| 2023 | $285,314 | $205,026 | $304,966 | $302,000 | 14 | $302,000 | — | $16,513 |
| 2022 | $385,254 | $190,034 | $289,290 | $277,400 | 13 | $282,895 | — | $16,166 |
| 2021 | $484,510 | $100,101 | $103,500 | $100,200 | 9 | $100,200 | — | $21,265 |
| 2020 | $487,909 | $93,147 | $83,300 | $80,000 | 4 | — | — | $23,896 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K 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 grantees describe a range of work: Oxbridge Academy Foundation says it empowers students through a distinctive curriculum and educational environment; Margaux’s Miracle Foundation says it provides funds to assist children’s cancer research; and The McDavid Group Charities says it supports the educational goals of children and spouses of fallen law enforcement officers, including financial support and counseling.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $305,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $206,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $206,000 to Oxbridge Academy Foundation, $50,000 to Margaux’s Miracle Foundation, $12,000 to an individual recipient High School, and $11,000 to Palm Beach County Sherrif’s Foundation. Other reported grants included $5,000 each to Just World International, Robin Hood Fountation, Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation, and The McDavid Group Charities; and $2,000 to Food for the Poor.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert G Simses is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation is led by Robert G Simses, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert G Simses
Trustee
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 Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation
How much does The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation give each year?
The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation gave $305K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $302K across 14 grants.
What is The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $23,462, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation give grants?
The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (6 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (13 grants).
Who are The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Oxbridge Academy Foundation ($206,000), Margaux's Miracle Foundation ($50,000) and Cardinal Newman High School ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation?
The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation reported $711K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $305K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 IRS filing 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 Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation's EIN?
The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6567867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Rachel C Whitman Gwinn Private Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rachel-c-whitman-gwinn-private-foundation-morg_786947602af0455fb6d0013e52cafb61
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