Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc
Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bloomington, Indiana. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Indiana and other states.
Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc gave $158K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,913
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,094
- +22.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $4,612,535
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (44% 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 Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 910, Bloomington, IN 47402-0910
Phone: (812) 332-9295
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Ms Society ($65K). Together the top 10 received $141K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 121 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California accounted for 44% of grant dollars and Indiana for 34%. Florida accounted for 7%, Pennsylvania 6%, and Illinois 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc gives
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% 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 $5K (2022) to $158K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Ms Society San Diego, CA | General Fund | $64,860 |
| Bloomington Parks Foundation Bloomington, IN | General Fund | $30,500 |
| Carabelle Christian Center Inc Carrabelle, FL | General Fund | $9,850 |
| Iu Foundation Bloomington, IN | General Fund | $9,750 |
| Depauw University Greencastle, IN | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Ccef Glenside, PA | General Fund | $5,346 |
| First United Methodist Church Bloomington, IN | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Penn Champions Club Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $4,500 |
| Christ Community Church Chicago, IL | General Fund | $3,000 |
| W & M Basketball Williamsburg, VA | General Fund | $2,000 |
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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 | $4,612,535 | $243,709 | $178,072 | $157,913 | 31 | $170,557 | $202,877 | $215,381 |
| 2023 | $4,017,603 | $159,286 | $157,474 | $145,397 | 35 | $152,034 | $95,234 | $177,829 |
| 2022 | $3,384,014 | $126,541 | $29,618 | $5,200 | 5 | $20,090 | $90,957 | $170,750 |
| 2021 | $3,996,723 | $1,912,741 | $154,662 | $146,500 | 20 | $149,823 | $283,432 | $90,544 |
| 2020 | $1,654,256 | $107,888 | $37,741 | $21,850 | 30 | — | $43,015 | $66,798 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $215K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including a parks foundation, universities, churches, and organizations involved in multiple other areas. DePauw University describes its mission as developing leaders through a commitment to the liberal arts and a diverse learning experience. Community Kitchen of Monroe County says it works to eliminate hunger through direct service, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $157,913. Grants ranged from $100 to $64,860, with a median of $1,000. The largest reported grants included $64,860 to the National MS Society, $30,500 to Bloomington Parks Foundation, $9,850 to Carabelle Christian Center Inc, $9,750 to IU Foundation, and $6,000 to DePauw University. The listed purposes were generally “general fund” or “general purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ann Baur Whitlatch as president, James L Whitlatch as vice president, and Elizabeth L Whitlatch as director.
Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc is led by Ann Baur Whitlatch, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Baur Whitlatch
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James L. Whitlatch
V President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth L. Whitlatch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc
How much does Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc give each year?
Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc gave $158K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $145K across 35 grants.
What is Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,094, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc give grants?
Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (34%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomington, IN (8 grants), Philadelphia, PA (2 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and San Anselmo, CA (2 grants).
Does Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include National Ms Society ($64,860), Bloomington Parks Foundation ($30,500) and Carabelle Christian Center Inc ($9,850), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc?
Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $171K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $215K (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 Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including a parks foundation, universities, churches, and organizations involved in multiple other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc's EIN?
Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2061958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/webster-gladstone-foundation-inc-morg_1ed2a8b421894a5887dad22cd867de5f
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