The White Companies Charitable Trust
The White Companies Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Auburn, Massachusetts. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Massachusetts.
The White Companies Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The White Companies Charitable Trust gave $156K across 86 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. 32% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $155,582
- +21.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 86
- -6.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,809
- +29.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $4,004,015
- +22.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (24 of 74, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (77% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The White Companies Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 41 Central Street, Auburn, MA 01501
Phone: (508) 832-3295
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The White Companies Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was All Saints Church ($20K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
417 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 417 grants of 417 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing shows that 77% of grant dollars went to Massachusetts recipients. Other reported recipient-state shares were Connecticut and Missouri at 6% each, and Virginia and New York at 3% each. The grant list includes organizations in Massachusetts and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 86 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The White Companies Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 24 of 74 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 62% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+12%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 69% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2022) to $169K (2021). In 2026 it made 86 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Worcester, MA | Annual Support | $20,000 |
| Community Harvest Project North Grafton, MA | Annual Support | $20,000 |
| PKD Foundation Kansas City, MO | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| Town of Gosnold (Cuttyhunk) Cuttyhunk Island, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Town of Gosnold (Cuttyhunk) Cuttyhunk Island, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Forman School Litchfield, CT | Annual Fund | $8,500 |
| Donate Life America Richmond, VA | Annual Holiday Donation | $5,000 |
| Old Sturbridge Village Sturbridge, MA | General Support | $5,000 |
| YMCA Central MA Worcester, MA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Revitalize CDC Springfield, MA | General Support | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,004,015 | $921,020 | $178,645 | $155,582 | 86 | $158,427 | $101,984 | $228,962 |
| 2025 | $3,261,640 | $1,112,044 | $145,720 | $128,598 | 92 | $130,495 | $81,717 | $170,881 |
| 2024 | $2,295,316 | $586,107 | $144,768 | $129,155 | 81 | $129,155 | $62,906 | $119,247 |
| 2023 | $1,908,862 | $73,231 | $145,745 | $138,486 | 83 | $138,486 | $29,514 | $93,960 |
| 2022 | $1,926,491 | $351,325 | $119,368 | $109,775 | 75 | $109,775 | $26,122 | $96,583 |
| 2021 | $1,694,549 | $518,221 | $172,673 | $168,724 | 55 | — | $4,221 | $14,673 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The White Companies Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $229K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations working in areas including hunger relief, health, education, community services, and cultural or historical programs. For example, Community Harvest Project says its mission is to engage and educate volunteers to grow fresh produce for hunger relief. The PKD Foundation says it funds research, advocates for patients, and builds a community for people affected by polycystic kidney disease. The Forman School describes itself as a college-preparatory school for students with identified learning differences.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the trust reported 86 grants totaling $155,582. Grants ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median grant of $500. The largest listed awards included $20,000 each to All Saints Church in Worcester, Massachusetts, for annual support and Community Harvest Project in North Grafton, Massachusetts, for annual support. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to the PKD Foundation and the Town of Gosnold, $8,500 to the Forman School for its annual fund, and $5,000 to Donate Life America for an annual holiday donation.
The trust also reported 92 grants totaling $128,598 in 2025 and 81 grants totaling $129,155 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists David H. White, Heather E. Whitney, and Mark L. Donahue as trustees.
The White Companies Charitable Trust's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David H. White
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather E. Whitney
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark L. Donahue
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Companies Charitable Trust
How much does The White Companies Charitable Trust give each year?
The White Companies Charitable Trust gave $156K across 86 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $129K across 92 grants.
What is The White Companies Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The White Companies Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $1,809, across 86 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The White Companies Charitable Trust that year got $2K on average.
Where does The White Companies Charitable Trust give grants?
The White Companies Charitable Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (6%) and Missouri (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (10 grants), Boston, MA (10 grants), Needham, MA (7 grants) and Falmouth, MA (4 grants).
Does The White Companies Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 84% of The White Companies Charitable Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (72 of 86) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Annual Support" (7 grants).
Who are The White Companies Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The White Companies Charitable Trust's largest 2026 grantees include All Saints Church ($20,000), Community Harvest Project ($20,000) and Town of Gosnold (Cuttyhunk) ($20,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The White Companies Charitable Trust?
The White Companies Charitable Trust reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $229K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The White Companies Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations working in areas including hunger relief, health, education, community services, and cultural or historical programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The White Companies Charitable Trust?
The trust states 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 White Companies Charitable Trust's EIN?
The White Companies Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2731784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The White Companies Charitable Trust 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The White Companies Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-white-companies-charitable-trust-morg_cb791d3d0f5f4f7598965171467812e0
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