Thomas H White Fdn Ta
Thomas H White Fdn Ta is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its filing states that awards must benefit residents of Cleveland, and its grantmaking interests include pre-college education and youth enrichment.
Thomas H White Fdn Ta at a glance
In short: Thomas H White Fdn Ta gave $1.2M across 64 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,155,618
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 64
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,057
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $25,661,280
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Thomas H White Fdn Ta
- How to Apply
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The foundation asks applicants to explain their organization’s purpose, the proposed project, and how the project will benefit Cleveland residents. Awards must benefit Cleveland residents; the filing notes an interest in pre-college education and youth enrichment and refers applicants to attached guidelines. The foundation’s grant-program information says staff often make site visits during review.
- Review Cycle
- April 1, August 1, and December 1.
- Deadline
- April 1, August 1, and December 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Janet E Narten
Mailing address: 1442 Euclid Ave Suite 6, Cleveland, OH 44115-1953
Phone: (216) 696-7273
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Thomas H White Fdn Ta
Who Thomas H White Fdn Ta funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hispanic Business Center ($150K). Together the top 10 received $421K.
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 178 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing requires funded projects to benefit residents of Cleveland. Its grant-program information describes eligible organizations as located in Cuyahoga County and primarily serving Cleveland residents. In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio; the remaining shares went to North Carolina (2%), Massachusetts (2%), New York (2%), and Washington (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
Cities
How Thomas H White Fdn Ta gives
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $985K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 64 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic Business Center Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $50,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Starting Point Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $30,000 |
| PRE4CLE Independence, OH | General Operating | $30,000 |
| America Scores Cleveland Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $25,000 |
| The Cleveland Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Beech Brook Pepper Pike, OH | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Open Doors Academy New Bern, NC | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Family Connections of Northeast Ohio Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $21,418 |
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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 | $25,661,280 | $2,776,796 | $1,296,723 | $1,155,618 | 64 | $1,266,099 | $2,749,863 | $1,335,725 |
| 2023 | $24,208,646 | $381,259 | $1,135,114 | $1,008,200 | 58 | $1,119,596 | $376,240 | $1,222,797 |
| 2022 | $24,975,188 | $-78,413 | $1,166,017 | $1,000,437 | 54 | $1,104,302 | $234,408 | $1,254,084 |
| 2021 | $26,222,199 | $3,126,275 | $1,159,809 | $1,022,300 | 1 | $1,130,246 | $3,117,763 | $1,409,647 |
| 2020 | $24,218,198 | $1,019,466 | $1,135,855 | $984,700 | 1 | — | $1,009,354 | $1,203,595 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas H White Fdn Ta reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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 foundation’s filing identifies an interest in pre-college education and youth enrichment. Its stated program areas include early childhood enrichment, educational success for students in grades K–12, and workforce readiness. Examples of the listed interests include early learning, academic enrichment, out-of-school learning, social-emotional development, mentoring, and post-secondary preparation and access.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. College Now Greater Cleveland says its mission is to increase postsecondary educational attainment through college and career advising, financial aid counseling, and scholarship and retention services. America SCORES Cleveland says it inspires urban youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and develop confidence and character. Family Connections of Northeast Ohio describes providing parenting support and educational opportunities for families with children from birth through age six.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 64 grants totaling $1,155,618. Grants ranged from $2,700 to $150,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest listed awards included $150,000 to Hispanic Business Center, $50,000 to Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, and $40,000 to College Now Greater Cleveland. Other listed grants included $30,000 each to Starting Point and PRE4CLE, and $25,000 each to America SCORES Cleveland, the Cleveland Foundation, Beech Brook, and Open Doors Academy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
KeyBank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Thomas H White Fdn Ta's only listed officer is Keybank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keybank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2020) → $17K (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 $17K, to Keybank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Thomas H White Fdn Ta
How much does Thomas H White Fdn Ta give each year?
Thomas H White Fdn Ta gave $1.2M across 64 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 58 grants.
What is Thomas H White Fdn Ta's typical grant size?
Thomas H White Fdn Ta's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $18,057, across 64 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas H White Fdn Ta give grants?
Thomas H White Fdn Ta gives mostly in Ohio: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (46 grants) and Chagrin Falls, OH (2 grants).
Does Thomas H White Fdn Ta give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Thomas H White Fdn Ta's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (58 of 64) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas H White Fdn Ta's largest grantees?
Thomas H White Fdn Ta's largest 2024 grantees include Hispanic Business Center ($150,000), Legal Aid Society of Cleveland ($50,000) and College Now Greater Cleveland ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas H White Fdn Ta?
Thomas H White Fdn Ta reported $25.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Thomas H White Fdn Ta fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies an interest in pre-college education and youth enrichment. Its stated program areas include early childhood enrichment, educational success for students in grades K–12, and workforce readiness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas H White Fdn Ta?
The foundation asks applicants to explain their organization’s purpose, the proposed project, and how the project will benefit Cleveland residents. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas H White Fdn Ta's EIN?
Thomas H White Fdn Ta's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6505722. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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