The White Cedar Fund
The White Cedar Fund is a private foundation based in Jackson, Wyoming. In its 2024 filing, it reported 24 grants totaling $834,758 to organizations working in areas including conservation, education, arts, language preservation, civic engagement, and community development.
The White Cedar Fund at a glance
In short: The White Cedar Fund gave $835K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $834,758
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,782
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,108,109
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The White Cedar Fund
- 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: Co Clay Geittmann PO Box 1226, Jackson, WY 83001
Phone: (307) 733-3923
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The White Cedar Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Kasiisi Project ($220K). Together the top 10 received $657K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 99 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund is based in Jackson, Wyoming. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (31%), California (24%), and New York (21%), followed by Virginia (7%) and North Carolina (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The White Cedar Fund gives
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 180% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 186% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $7K (2020) to $835K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $835K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Kasiisi Project Lexington, MA | For supporting conservation and education in uganda for wildlife and community welfare. | $220,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation Novato, CA | For supporting philanthropic efforts in Marin county and local nonprofits. | $100,000 |
| GPO Conservation Program Arlington, VA | For empowering societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature, global biodiversity, and well-being f humanity | $60,000 |
| Rise Education Fund Sherman Oaks, CA | For building student's political power to ensure the cost of higher education never prevents students from pursuing their dreams. | $50,000 |
| The Industrial Commons Morganton, NC | For revitalizing rural economy by launching and nurturing community-owned, for-profit busineses. | $50,000 |
| Urban Association of Forestry and Fire Professionals Inc Azusa, CA | For training and professional development in forestry and fire safety. | $50,000 |
| Wikitongues Inc Brooklyn, NY | For preventing language extinction, providing grants and resources to endangered language activities. | $50,000 |
| Saint Ann's Warehouse Brooklyn, NY | For promoting theater arts and providing performance space for the community. | $26,900 |
| Accelerate Change Boston, MA | For developing and testing new models for citizen organizing, particularly in communities of color, that are scalable, financially self-sustaining that can move people to take action. | $25,000 |
| All Americans Vote Washington, DC | For motivating underrepresented americans to engage in the most patriotic of exercises - voting | $25,000 |
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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 | $6,108,109 | $558,631 | $866,112 | $834,758 | 24 | $834,758 | $688,572 | $447,684 |
| 2023 | $6,415,590 | $616,963 | $837,781 | $803,793 | 23 | $803,793 | $961,453 | $396,926 |
| 2022 | $6,636,408 | $2,512,369 | $677,673 | $660,000 | 26 | $660,000 | $647,991 | $309,373 |
| 2021 | $4,801,712 | $4,357,277 | $303,817 | $298,000 | 22 | $298,000 | $387,343 | $119,688 |
| 2020 | $748,252 | $12,018 | $14,758 | $6,500 | 4 | — | $12,295 | $95,361 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The White Cedar Fund reported a distributable amount of $448K 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 fund itself is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, the Kasiisi Project describes its mission as conserving African forests through education and healthcare programs for children and communities. Marin Community Foundation says it mobilizes community and philanthropic resources to advance equity for people, places, and the planet. Wiktiongues describes its work as preventing language extinction and supporting language activists and revitalization. The Industrial Commons says its mission is to rebuild a diverse working class based on locally rooted wealth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 24 grants totaling $834,758. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $220,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest award was $220,000 to the Kasiisi Project for conservation and education in Uganda. Other large grants included $100,000 to Marin Community Foundation for philanthropic efforts in Marin County and local nonprofits; $60,000 to GPO Conservation Program for work related to caring for nature, biodiversity, and human well-being; and $50,000 each to Rise Education Fund, The Industrial Commons, Urban Association of Forestry and Fire Professionals, and WikiTongues.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy Bradley, Eliot Nolen, Oliver Bradley, Henry Bradley, and Louis Bradley as directors.
The White Cedar Fund's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eliot Nolen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Bradley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Louis Bradley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Oliver Bradley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy Bradley
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 White Cedar Fund
How much does The White Cedar Fund give each year?
The White Cedar Fund gave $835K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $804K across 23 grants.
What is The White Cedar Fund's typical grant size?
The White Cedar Fund's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $34,782, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The White Cedar Fund give grants?
The White Cedar Fund's top state is Massachusetts, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (24%) and New York (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (6 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The White Cedar Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The White Cedar Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The White Cedar Fund's largest grantees?
The White Cedar Fund's largest 2024 grantees include The Kasiisi Project ($220,000), Marin Community Foundation ($100,000) and GPO Conservation Program ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The White Cedar Fund?
The White Cedar Fund reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $835K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $448K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The White Cedar Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund itself is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, the Kasiisi Project describes its mission as conserving African forests through education and healthcare programs for children and communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The White Cedar Fund?
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 White Cedar Fund's EIN?
The White Cedar Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5717546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The White Cedar Fund 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 White Cedar Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-white-cedar-fund-morg_299af89b989e4939847fc722e5527680
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