The White Foundation
The White Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return: the directors consented to the corporation’s dissolution, termination of its private foundation status, and distribution of its remaining net assets. The filing says those assets were distributed to GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund on December 5, 2023, so the foundation appears to have wound down.
The White Foundation at a glance
In short: The White Foundation gave $9K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $9K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $8,690
- -99.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $8,690
- -99.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $8,690
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The White Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing reports that the foundation dissolved and distributed its remaining net assets in 2023.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5015 Bellerive Drive, Dallas, TX 75287
Phone: (248) 343-4633
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The White Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 51 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars went entirely to a recipient in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The White Foundation gives
- Giving fell 96% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 765% of 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $1.7M (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund Spring Arbor, MI | Unrestricted | $8,690 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $602,838 | $634,058 | $8,690 | 1 | $8,690 | — | $1,136 |
| 2022 | $31,220 | $74,716 | $1,058,306 | $1,042,140 | 1 | $1,042,140 | — | $5,115 |
| 2021 | $1,014,810 | $779,537 | $1,726,776 | $1,700,039 | 19 | $1,700,039 | $102,800 | $75,685 |
| 2020 | $1,962,049 | $761,867 | $233,453 | $216,300 | 14 | — | $44,714 | $89,198 |
| 2019 | $1,433,635 | $227,784 | $233,913 | $220,100 | 16 | — | $127,464 | $69,454 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The White Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a broader mission or ongoing funding focus. It reports that the foundation distributed its remaining net assets to GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund, whose stated mission is to assist qualified charitable organizations by accepting donor contributions for charitable grantmaking.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported one grant totaling $8,690. The grant was to GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund for unrestricted purposes. The filing says the distribution was of the foundation’s remaining net assets.
The foundation’s filing states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests. This describes the policy stated on its final filing, not a current application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists David B White and Nancy White as directors, Charles E White as president, Nancy E Bergsma as secretary/treasurer, and Stuart Bergsma as a director.
The White Foundation is led by Charles E White, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Charles E White
President
Director → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David B White
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy White
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Bergsma
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy E Bergsma
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Glenn E White (2019) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Foundation
How much does The White Foundation give each year?
The White Foundation gave $9K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $1.0M across 1 grant.
What does The White Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a broader mission or ongoing funding focus. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The White Foundation?
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The White Foundation make grants?
The 2023 grant dollars went entirely to a recipient in Michigan.
How much is The White Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The White Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The White Foundation's EIN?
The White Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6054883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does The White 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 21, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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