The Whitman Family Foundation
The Whitman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Metairie, Louisiana. Its 2024 filing reports 32 grants totaling $327,258, primarily to organizations in Louisiana.
The Whitman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Whitman Family Foundation gave $327K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $327,258
- +94.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,227
- +57.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,100,673
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Whitman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 423 Ridgeway Drive, Metairie, LA 70001
Phone: (504) 333-6947
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Whitman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was One Heart Nola ($10K). Together the top 3 received $16K.
Organizations only. It also paid 29 grants to individuals ($311,758), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 159 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 5% to recipients in Illinois, and 1% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Whitman Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% 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 $154K (2022) to $463K (2021). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $327K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 29 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $311,758 |
| One Heart Nola New Orleans, LA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hope and Purpose Ministries Kenner, LA | General Support | $3,000 |
| New Orleans Women Children's Shelte New Orleans, LA | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $5,100,673 | $134,597 | $415,551 | $327,258 | 32 | $327,258 | $117,519 | $303,807 |
| 2023 | $5,379,777 | $74,596 | $254,674 | $168,393 | 26 | $168,393 | $74,596 | $268,823 |
| 2022 | $5,559,654 | $-203 | $189,892 | $154,161 | 24 | $178,161 | $22,442 | $321,425 |
| 2021 | $5,749,749 | $119,659 | $499,597 | $463,010 | 42 | $487,010 | $119,659 | $345,903 |
| 2020 | $6,129,687 | $-108,637 | $354,660 | $318,500 | 35 | — | $10,545 | $348,605 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Whitman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $304K for 2024 — 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in youth engagement, education, social services, health, and pregnancy support. For example, an individual recipient describes its mission as engaging youth in the rebirth of an individual recipient through community service, service learning, and employment programming. Echo Community describes its work as mentoring and evangelization for teens, young adults, and families. An individual recipient says it provides access to basic needs, and Hope and Purpose Ministries describes its mission as participating in the new evangelization through preaching, teaching, and media initiatives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $327,258. Awards ranged from $250 to $60,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $60,000 to an individual recipient, $28,500 to St. Benilde School, $25,500 to an individual recipient, $23,250 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and $21,500 to Woman’s New Life Center. Other notable awards included $20,000 to Echo Community and $16,000 to an individual recipient
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Leigh Whitman was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
The Whitman Family Foundation is led by Leigh Whitman, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leigh Whitman
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $63K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $63K, to Leigh Whitman (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Whitman Family Foundation
How much does The Whitman Family Foundation give each year?
The Whitman Family Foundation gave $327K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $168K across 26 grants.
What is The Whitman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Whitman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,227, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Whitman Family Foundation give grants?
The Whitman Family Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (2 grants).
Does The Whitman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Whitman Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Whitman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Whitman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include One Heart Nola ($10,000), Hope and Purpose Ministries ($3,000) and New Orleans Women Children's Shelte ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 29 grants to individuals ($311,758), which are not listed by name. Together they received 5% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Whitman Family Foundation?
The Whitman Family Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $327K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $304K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Whitman Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in youth engagement, education, social services, health, and pregnancy support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Whitman Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Whitman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Whitman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5666003. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Whitman Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Whitman Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Whitman Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-whitman-family-foundation-morg_f3c659ecae594d7c9b5fe4bddfa9cf35
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