W Bernard White Education Foundation
W Bernard White Education Foundation is a private foundation, based in Franklin, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $1.
W Bernard White Education Foundation at a glance
In short: W Bernard White Education Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,862
- -42.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $2,862
- -42.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,862
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who W Bernard White Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Alternatives for Girls ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How W Bernard White Education Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $5K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alternatives for Girls Detroit, MI | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $2,862 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1 | $2,931 | $2,862 | 1 | $2,862 | $1 | $137 |
| 2020 | $2,930 | $3 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $3 | $319 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W Bernard White Education Foundation reported a distributable amount of $137 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
W Bernard White Education Foundation is led by W. Bernard White, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
W. Bernard White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 W Bernard White Education Foundation
How much does W Bernard White Education Foundation give each year?
W Bernard White Education Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
Where does W Bernard White Education Foundation operate?
W Bernard White Education Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
How much is W Bernard White Education Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, W Bernard White Education Foundation reported a distributable amount of $137 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is W Bernard White Education Foundation's EIN?
W Bernard White Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6582941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
Live grants for the work W Bernard White Education 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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