The Whitley Charitable Foundation
The Whitley Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Waco, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $876K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $163K. Net investment income was $17K.
The Whitley Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Whitley Charitable Foundation gave $163K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $163,320
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -45.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,220
- +80.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $876,291
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Whitley Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baylor Bear Foundation ($115K). Together the top 5 received $153K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 48 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Whitley Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 254% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $156K (2020) to $187K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor Bear Foundation Waco, TX | Educational | $115,320 |
| Waco Family Practice Foundation Waco, TX | Provide Medical Care to the Underserved | $20,000 |
| Warm Heart International Austin, TX | Educational | $15,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| University High School Trojans Football Waco, TX | Organized Sports for Youth | $2,500 |
| Dewey Burkhart Memorial Waco, TX | Alzheimer's Association | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $876,291 | $29,652 | $184,356 | $163,320 | 6 | $163,320 | $17,385 | $64,254 |
| 2023 | $1,114,434 | $29,551 | $178,649 | $165,745 | 11 | $165,745 | $22,121 | $66,210 |
| 2022 | $1,294,924 | $271,782 | $201,666 | $187,120 | 12 | $187,120 | $250,966 | $69,076 |
| 2021 | $1,138,810 | $196,360 | $184,377 | $166,875 | 12 | $166,875 | $151,795 | $92,124 |
| 2020 | $1,173,951 | $-15,790 | $173,422 | $156,167 | 7 | — | — | $76,532 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Whitley Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Whitley Charitable Foundation is led by Ronald Jones, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald Jones
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jace Jones
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenner Jones
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Matthew Jones (2020–2022) — Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Stephanie Jones Dent (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Whitley Charitable Foundation
How much does The Whitley Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Whitley Charitable Foundation gave $163K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $166K across 11 grants.
What is The Whitley Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Whitley Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $27,220, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Whitley Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Whitley Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Waco, TX (4 grants).
Does The Whitley Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Whitley Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Whitley Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Whitley Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Baylor Bear Foundation ($115,320), Waco Family Practice Foundation ($20,000) and Warm Heart International ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Whitley Charitable Foundation?
The Whitley Charitable Foundation reported $876K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Whitley Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Whitley Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2588216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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