The White Fund Inc
The White Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports 29 grants totaling $51,000, all to recipients in Massachusetts.
The White Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The White Fund Inc gave $51K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- Average grant
- $1,759
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,129,282
- -0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed). New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The White Fund Inc
- How to Apply
The fund’s 2024 filing says applicants should submit a description of the organization’s background and purpose, EIN, 501(c)(3) determination letter, list of officers and directors, current-year budget, annual report,…
The fund’s 2024 filing says applicants should submit a description of the organization’s background and purpose, EIN, 501(c)(3) determination letter, list of officers and directors, current-year budget, annual report, auditor’s report if available, statement of sources of financial support including other grants, and any other information useful in processing the application. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It makes no grants to individuals. Organizations receiving an award must acknowledge receipt of funds and submit a final report when the funds have been expended.
- Contact
Application contact: The White Fund Inc
Mailing address: C/O Lawrence History Ctr 6 Essex St, Lawrence, MA 01840
Phone: (978) 687-3789
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The White Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lawrence History Center ($15K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Massachusetts. Listed recipients include organizations in Lawrence and Danvers.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The White Fund Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 157% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2022) to $51K (2025, 15 months). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $51K.
*2025: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2025: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence History Center Lawrence, MA | SAME | $11,000 |
| Notre Dame Christo Rey High School Lawrence, MA | SAME | $6,000 |
| Notre Dame Education Center Lawrence, MA | SAME | $3,500 |
| Lawrence History Center Lawrence, MA | SAME | $3,500 |
| Greater Lawrence Community Boating Lawrence, MA | SAME | $2,500 |
| Beyond Soccer Lawrence, MA | SAME | $1,500 |
| Bellesini Academy Lawrence, MA | SAME | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence Lawrence, MA | SAME | $1,000 |
| Community Inroads Lawrence, MA | SAME | $1,000 |
| Essex County Community Fund Danvers, MA | SAME | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* | $1,129,282 | $82,970 | $111,083 | $51,000 | 29 | $107,320 | $73,574 | $68,295 |
| 2024 | $1,135,809 | $-7,345 | $49,656 | $19,500 | 18 | $42,965 | $39,482 | $53,917 |
| 2023 | $1,075,701 | $55,058 | $60,267 | $24,000 | 17 | $56,624 | $50,415 | $55,332 |
| 2022 | $1,174,502 | $123,148 | $61,441 | $19,102 | 14 | $57,194 | $118,401 | $59,591 |
| 2021 | $1,112,795 | $87,246 | $45,117 | $21,000 | 16 | — | $83,926 | $54,222 |
*2025: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The White Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $68K for 2025 — 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 fund itself is provided. Its grants support organizations whose stated work includes education, youth development, community services, and environmental improvement. For example, Notre Dame Education Center Inc describes its mission as providing education and support services to adult and at-risk youth learners. Greater Lawrence Community Boating says it teaches boating safety and environmental awareness, while Beyond Soccer Inc describes using soccer to connect youth with opportunities for leadership, healthy living, and academic achievement.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes providing shelter, food, clothing, education, and support to people experiencing poverty and homelessness (Lazarus House Inc); helping nonprofits build capacity to serve Lawrence and Haverhill residents (Community Inroads Inc); and community-based environmental improvement (Groundwork Lawrence Inc).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund reported 29 grants totaling $51,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $11,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest listed awards were $11,000 to Lawrence History Center, $6,000 to Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School, $3,500 to Notre Dame Education Center, and $3,500 to Lawrence History Center. Other listed awards included $2,500 to Greater Lawrence Community Boating and $1,500 to Beyond Soccer.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James P. Dowd as trustee/president, David Abdoo as trustee/treasurer, and Amita Kiley as trustee.
The White Fund Inc is led by James P. Dowd, Trustee & President on every filing since 2021; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James P. Dowd
Trustee & President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Amita Kiley
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
David Abdoo
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Amita Kiley Incoming (2023) — Trustee
- Former: David Abdoo Incoming (2023) — Trustee & Treasurer
- Former: Eileen O'Connor Bernal Outgoing (2023) — Trustee & Treasurer
- Former: Eileen O'Connor Bernal (2021–2022) — Trustee & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to James P Dowd (Trustee/Pres). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The White Fund Inc
How much does The White Fund Inc give each year?
The White Fund Inc gave $51K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The 2025 filing year covers 15 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2024 it gave $20K across 18 grants.
What is The White Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The White Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,759, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The White Fund Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The White Fund Inc give grants?
The White Fund Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lawrence, MA (27 grants).
Does The White Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The White Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Same" (29 grants).
Who are The White Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The White Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lawrence History Center ($14,500 across 2 grants), Notre Dame Christo Rey High School ($6,000) and Notre Dame Education Center ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The White Fund Inc?
The White Fund Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The White Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the fund itself is provided. Its grants support organizations whose stated work includes education, youth development, community services, and environmental improvement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The White Fund Inc?
The fund’s 2024 filing says applicants should submit a description of the organization’s background and purpose, EIN, 501(c)(3) determination letter, list of officers and directors, current-year budget, annual report,… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The White Fund Inc's EIN?
The White Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2761754. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The White Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-white-fund-inc-morg_74f861b5af634c9a97e6280f6a52aaf3
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