WHC Foundation
WHC Foundation is a private foundation, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $612K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $41K.
WHC Foundation at a glance
In short: WHC Foundation gave $55K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,013
- +22.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,338
- +62.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $611,527
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who WHC Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Humane Network ($23K). Together the top 3 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How WHC Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 182% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2021) to $55K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Network Reno, NV | General grant to assist organization | $23,312 |
| Canine Rehab Center Washoe Valley, NV | General grant to assist organization | $20,000 |
| Scoot to the Stars Sparks, NV | General Grant to assist organization | $11,701 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $611,527 | $42,508 | $55,546 | $55,013 | 3 | $110,026 | $40,975 | $60,582 |
| 2024 | $624,565 | $33,270 | $45,297 | $45,070 | 4 | $45,297 | $31,043 | $54,582 |
| 2023 | $636,488 | $22,613 | $44,837 | $43,850 | 4 | $44,837 | $20,639 | $44,783 |
| 2022 | $658,712 | $28,104 | $48,267 | $47,546 | 4 | $48,267 | $26,662 | $43,850 |
| 2021 | $680,984 | $20,464 | $34,096 | $31,644 | 3 | $33,646 | $16,010 | $47,545 |
| 2020 | $700,427 | $74,549 | $43,357 | $41,468 | 1 | — | $71,596 | $35,952 |
| 2019 | $669,235 | $40,543 | $38,769 | $37,189 | 1 | — | $37,946 | $38,365 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WHC Foundation reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
WHC Foundation is led by James Ross, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Ross
President
Director → Executive Director, 2021
Executive Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peta E. Ross
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy LaTourette
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John La Tourette
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: John LaTourette (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Amy Harris (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Carrie Ortiz (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Nancy La Tourette (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 WHC Foundation
How much does WHC Foundation give each year?
WHC Foundation gave $55K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 4 grants.
What is WHC Foundation's typical grant size?
WHC Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $18,338, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does WHC Foundation give grants?
WHC Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does WHC Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of WHC Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is WHC Foundation?
WHC Foundation reported $612K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is WHC Foundation's EIN?
WHC Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0429920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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