White House Farm Foundation
The White House Farm Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational foundation based in northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley, with headquarters in Haymarket, Virginia. The organization focuses on conservation of local natural resources and promotion of sustainable living. The foundation was established in 2012 and is privately funded by the Plein Family Foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.0M
-6.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$220K
+22.4% YoY
Grant Count
22
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+11.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to enrich individuals with knowledge of and involvement with natural ecological systems, holistic community planning, and respect for local history and culture. The organization works to contribute to the broader objective of protecting the global ecosystem through conservation and education initiatives.
Primary program areas include:
- Environmental education
- Conservation of local natural resources
- Sustainable agriculture
- Management of Leopold's Preserve, a 380-acre nature preserve in Prince William County, Virginia, featuring over seven miles of public trails open to the public
- Partnership with local and regional conservation organizations and educational institutions
- Youth and adult educational programs
Grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated recent grant activity with 22 grants recorded in its most recent tax filing. Grant amounts range from $100 to $140,000, with a median grant size of $500.
Grant Range
of $500.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's work is primarily concentrated in Virginia, with some activity in Maryland and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,223,506
- Total Revenue: -$155,077
- Total Expenses: $482,292
- Total Liabilities: $18,100
- Total Giving: $219,882
The foundation ranks in the top 25% of foundations by asset size.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,968,749 | $4,223,506 | $4,228,344 |
| Revenue | $179,991 | $-155,077 | $1,182,255 |
| Expenses | $504,212 | $482,292 | $1,098,773 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $441,060 | $436,493 | $1,063,392 |
| Net Investment Income | $112,931 | $1,431 | $14,342 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from White House Farm Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include American Horticultural Society ($140,000), Potomac Riverkeeper Network ($50,000), Northern Virginia Conservation Trust ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AERO ANIMAL RESCUE GAINESVILLE, VA | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $250 |
| AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ALEXANDRIA, VA | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $140,000 |
| BAY JOURNAL MAYO, MD | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $500 |
| BULL RUN MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY BROAD RUN, VA | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,200 |
| DUCKS UNLIMITED MEMPHIS, TN | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| EARTH SANGHA SPRINGFIELD, VA | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $250 |
| FRIENDS OF THE BLUE RIDGE ROANOKE, VA | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $250 |
| HUMAN BEAVER COEXISTENCE FUND OAKTON, VA | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $250 |
| NORTHERN VIRGINIA CONSERVATION TRUST ANNANDALE, VA | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| POTOMAC RIVERKEEPER NETWORK WASHINGTON, DC | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Scott C. Plein — President and Board Chairman
Eric V. Plein — Director
Jackie K. Plein — Director
Marie Pinto — Vice President and Executive Director (40 hours/week, $69,000 annual compensation)
Tianchi Zheng — Director, Secretary & Treasurer
Mark Plein — Director and Assistant Secretary
Linda Zheng — Vice President of Finance
Aria Zhou — Accounting Manager
The foundation employs 3 staff members and has experienced 33.3% year-over-year workforce growth.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT C PLEIN | PRESIDENT/BOARD CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ERIC V PLEIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JACKIE K PLEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARIE PINTO | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $69,119 |
| TIANCHI ZHENG | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY & TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MARK PLEIN | DIRECTOR AND ASST SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The White House Farm Foundation received a Notable Mention Environmental Award in 2024 from the Prince William County Green Business Council and was recognized as Nonprofit Partner of the Year in 2022 by the Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District.
2025 White-Reinhardt Grant Winners Selected | American Farm Bureau FoundationThe foundation actively manages Leopold's Preserve and maintains public educational content about its conservation work. In 2026, the foundation is recruiting a Field Conservation Intern to support management of Leopold's Preserve, offering a $13/hour stipend for up to 300 hours of work over 15 weeks during spring and summer months.
2025 White-Reinhardt Grant Winners Selected | American Farm Bureau FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does White House Farm Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission is to enrich individuals with knowledge of and involvement with natural ecological systems, holistic community planning, and respect for local history and culture. The organization works to contribute to the broader objective of protecting the global ecosystem through conservation and education initiatives. Primary program areas include: • Environmental education • Conservation of local natural resources • Sustainable agriculture • Management of Leopold's Preserve, a 38…
How do I apply for a grant from White House Farm Foundation?
The foundation has demonstrated recent grant activity with 22 grants recorded in its most recent tax filing. Grant amounts range from $100 to $140,000, with a median grant size of $500. The foundation maintains at least one active grant opportunity: The Plein Environmental Scholarship Fund. The foundation does not appear to have the "Preselected Only" restriction checked on its tax filings, suggesting it may be open to applications.
Where does White House Farm Foundation make grants?
The foundation's work is primarily concentrated in Virginia, with some activity in Maryland and Wisconsin.
What size grants does White House Farm Foundation award?
In 2025, White House Farm Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $220K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is White House Farm Foundation's EIN?
White House Farm Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4450025. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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