The Whiting Foundation
The Whiting Foundation is a private foundation incorporated in 1940 and based in Grand Blanc, Michigan. The organization provides targeted support for writers, scholars, editors, educators, and librarians who preserve and advance cultural heritage. The foundation nurtures new creative works and expands access to art and insight in the humanities and literature.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+14.4% YoY
Grant Count
36
+16.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
-1.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose centers on giving primarily for cultural activities and for basic needs for people who are underprivileged. The organization supports writers, editors, educators, and librarians and archivists who preserve shared cultural heritage. Their work aims to deepen the human experience and broaden individual perspective through support for important contributions to art and understanding.
Primary funding interests include:
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Health Care
- Cultural activities
- Writers and literary work
- Nonfiction writing projects
Grantmaking
Typical awards range from $2,500 to $300,000.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds charitable programs in the Flint, Michigan area. Grantmaking also focuses on Michigan, Illinois, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- Total assets: $9,982,637 to $10,091,742 (depending on reporting date)
Annual Activity:
- Total giving: $1,125,285
- Total revenues: $814,988 (FY 2024)
- Total expenses: $1,174,451 (FY 2024)
- Investment income and dividends: $734,294 (FY 2024)
Organization Type: 501(c)(3) private foundation; IRS ruling year 1941
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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
133 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key trustees include:
- John T. Lindholm
- Linda J. Lemieux
The foundation currently employs 2 people.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN T LINDHOLM | EX DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINDA J LEMIEUX | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LORA M ZIEMBO | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced multiple rounds of grants to emerging and established writers:
Whiting Foundation announces grants of $50,000 each for 10 emerging writers**2025 Nonfiction Grants:** The foundation announced winners of its 2025 Nonfiction Grant for Works In-Progress, awarding $40,000 each to writers completing nonfiction projects.
Here are the winners of the Whiting Foundation's 2025 Nonfiction ...**Publicity Training Initiative:** The Whiting Foundation partnered with The Press Shop to provide publicity training for nonfiction grantees, expanding support services beyond direct funding.
Here are the winners of the Whiting Foundation's 2025 Nonfiction ...**Recent Award Recipients:** Recent grant winners have included writers from Colorado and other regions working on diverse nonfiction projects.
Here are the winners of the Whiting Foundation's 2025 Nonfiction ...Related Funders
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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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