The Whitehill Foundation
The Whitehill Foundation is a private foundation based in Montclair, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting community, health, education, environmental conservation, youth, housing, and arts-related purposes.
The Whitehill Foundation at a glance
In short: The Whitehill Foundation gave $221K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in New Jersey. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $221,200
- +36.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,508
- +20.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,166,430
- +4.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (7 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Whitehill Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 363 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
Phone: (973) 744-2103
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Whitehill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Montclair Foundation ($88K). Together the top 10 received $188K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 113 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 3% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Whitehill Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 26 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $158K (2021) to $221K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $221K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Montclair Foundation Montclair, NJ | Support Community | $87,500 |
| Partnership for Maternal and Child Health-NNJ Newark, NJ | Support Health | $25,000 |
| Montclair State University Foundation Montclair, NJ | Support Education | $25,000 |
| Bonsal Wildlife Preserve Conservancy Montclair, NJ | Support Environmental Conservation | $14,200 |
| Montclair Scholarship Fund Montclair, NJ | Support Education | $10,000 |
| Montclair Ambulance Unit Montclair, NJ | Support Ambulance Squad | $6,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex Hudson & Union Counties Newark, NJ | Support Community Youth | $5,000 |
| Homecorp Montclair, NJ | Support Affordable Housing | $5,000 |
| Jazz House Kids Montclair, NJ | Support Children's Arts | $5,000 |
| Montclair YMCA Montclair, NY | Support Community Youth | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,166,430 | $403,829 | $257,270 | $221,200 | 26 | $221,200 | $375,677 | $198,495 |
| 2024 | $3,025,925 | $382,109 | $196,794 | $162,500 | 23 | $162,500 | $354,998 | $182,342 |
| 2023 | $2,844,450 | $300,854 | $193,558 | $162,500 | 22 | $162,500 | $276,120 | $174,190 |
| 2022 | $2,742,129 | $471,760 | $223,342 | $185,625 | 22 | $185,625 | $441,509 | $178,071 |
| 2021 | $2,500,469 | $362,318 | $189,751 | $158,250 | 20 | $158,250 | $359,548 | $175,056 |
| 2020 | $2,331,142 | $234,784 | $200,019 | $177,000 | 23 | — | $232,044 | $158,280 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Whitehill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $198K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, emergency medical services, food assistance, affordable housing, children’s arts, and community programs.
For example, Montclair Scholarship Fund says it awards college scholarships to high school seniors with financial need. Montclair Ambulance Unit describes itself as an independent nonprofit emergency medical service providing 911 ambulance service and community health and safety services. Jazz House Kids says it uses jazz education and performances to create opportunities for learning, career development, and community building. Human Needs Food Pantry says it provides food, clothing, household goods, and other services to people in need in Montclair and neighboring Essex County communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $221,200. Grants ranged from $500 to $87,500, with a median grant of $3,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $87,500 to The Montclair Foundation for community support; $25,000 to Partnership for Maternal and Child Health-NNJ for health support; $25,000 to Montclair State University Foundation for education; $14,200 to Bonsal Wildlife Preserve Conservancy for environmental conservation; and $10,000 to Montclair Scholarship Fund for education. Other reported grants included $6,000 to Montclair Ambulance Unit, $5,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex Hudson & Union Counties, Homecorp, Jazz House Kids, and Toni’s Kitchen, and $3,000 to Montclair History Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Calvin O Trevenen is listed as both president and treasurer on the 2025 filing.
The Whitehill Foundation is led by Calvin O. Trevenen, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Calvin O. Trevenen
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Whitehill Foundation
How much does The Whitehill Foundation give each year?
The Whitehill Foundation gave $221K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $163K across 23 grants.
What is The Whitehill Foundation's typical grant size?
The Whitehill Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $8,508, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Whitehill Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Whitehill Foundation give grants?
The Whitehill Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Montclair, NJ (18 grants) and Newark, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Whitehill Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Whitehill Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Education" (7 grants).
Who are The Whitehill Foundation's largest grantees?
The Whitehill Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Montclair Foundation ($87,500), Partnership for Maternal and Child Health-NNJ ($25,000) and Montclair State University Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Whitehill Foundation?
The Whitehill Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $221K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $198K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Whitehill Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, emergency medical services, food assistance, affordable housing, children’s arts, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Whitehill Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Whitehill Foundation's EIN?
The Whitehill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3638318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Whitehill 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Whitehill Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-whitehill-foundation-morg_ce9397bf863441a7aa64651783ebdff0
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