The White Companies Charitable Trust
The White Companies Charitable Trust is a private foundation located in Auburn, Massachusetts, established in 1981. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and functions as a grantmaking entity supporting charitable causes.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.3M
+42.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$129K
-0.4% YoY
Grant Count
92
+13.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
-12.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust supports a diverse range of charitable initiatives, with documented giving to organizations focused on health conditions (polycystic kidney disease, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease), cancer research and support, food security, disability services, and community development. The foundation also supports cultural and music programs.
Grantmaking
The trust made 65 grants in 2024. Recent grants include:
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations and causes in Massachusetts and nationally, with particular emphasis on the Auburn area and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,295,316
- Total Revenues: $586,107
- Total Expenses: $144,768
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,261,640 | $2,295,316 | $1,908,862 |
| Revenue | $1,112,044 | $586,107 | $73,231 |
| Expenses | $145,720 | $144,768 | $145,745 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $130,495 | $129,155 | $138,486 |
| Net Investment Income | $81,717 | $62,906 | $29,514 |
| Distributable Amount | $170,881 | $119,247 | $93,960 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID H WHITE | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| HEATHER E WHITNEY | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| MARK L DONAHUE | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The most recent tax filing was submitted on April 1, 2024, reflecting the foundation's 2024 grantmaking activity across 65 grants.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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