Whitaker Foundation
The Whitaker Foundation is a private, independent foundation established in 1975 by Mrs. Mae Meissner Whitaker in memory of her husband Lyndon. Based in Snoqualmie, Washington, the foundation has been tax-exempt since July 1989 and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
-1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$97K
+76.3% YoY
Grant Count
81
+11.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
+58.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Whitaker Foundation supports nonprofit organizations with a focus on:
- Arts
- Parks
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
The foundation does not fund galas, fundraisers, or regranting to other organizations, and does not make grants to individuals. The foundation is currently focused on program grants and does not support general operating or capital campaigns.
Grantmaking
Applicants must follow a structured process:
Review Cycle
Grant opportunities are offered three times per year. Proposed programs must take place at least five weeks after award notification.
How to Apply
Applicants must follow a structured process:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Whitaker Foundation supports nonprofit organizations on the Missouri side of the St. Louis Metropolitan area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,578,278
- Total Giving: $97,050
- Total Revenues: $102,987
- Total Expenses: $123,207
- Investment Income and Dividends: $68,620
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $1.6M
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Revenue: $95.5k
- Expenses: $85k
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,578,278 | $1,598,498 | $1,587,926 |
| Revenue | $102,987 | $95,546 | $120,603 |
| Expenses | $123,207 | $84,974 | $167,785 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $119,287 | $80,120 | $165,371 |
| Net Investment Income | $100,067 | $92,692 | $119,349 |
| Distributable Amount | $131,622 | $118,649 | $122,449 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees:
- Nichole Bridges
- François G. Henriquez II
- Ashley Kemper
- Cheryl Walker
- Jackie Yoon
Staff:
- Christy E. Gray, Executive Director
- Betsy Kellerman, Program Manager
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM WHITAKER | PRES./VICE PRES. | 4 | — |
| CHERYL MATHENY | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Phone: 314-241-4352
Address: PO Box 996, Snoqualmie, WA 98065-0996
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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