The Whitman Institute
The Whitman Institute is a private foundation, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $57K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$57K
-81.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
-87.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$57K
+51.2% YoY
About The Whitman Institute
Based on IRS filings
The Whitman Institute is a private foundation, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $57K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $74,986 | $1,286,459 |
| Revenue | — | $-307,894 | $68,144 |
| Expenses | $74,565 | $902,037 | $1,138,346 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $67,815 | $856,084 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $40,277 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $28,780 | $82,374 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Thousand Currents ($56,879).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THOUSAND CURRENTS SAN FRANCISCO, CA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $56,879 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN ESTERLE | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SEC. | 40 | — |
| PIA INFANTE | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| JAMIE ALLISON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JORGE BLANDON | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SHANNON FARLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SONYA CHILDRESS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VANESSA WHANG | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does The Whitman Institute operate?
The Whitman Institute has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Mexico, Washington.
What size grants does The Whitman Institute award?
In 2023, The Whitman Institute awarded 1 grants totaling $57K — an average of about $57K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Whitman Institute's EIN?
The Whitman Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2984079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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