White Opal Foundation
White Opal Foundation is a private foundation, based in Haiku, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $196K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $20K.
White Opal Foundation at a glance
In short: White Opal Foundation gave $45K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,500
- +168.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,900
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $196,468
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Idaho (67% 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 White Opal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Earthfire Institute ($30K). Together the top 5 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How White Opal Foundation gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 395% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $100K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Earthfire Institute Tetonia, ID | General Tax Exempt Purpose | $30,000 |
| The Hygeia Foundation New Canaan, CT | General Tax Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Food in Acadiana Lafayette, LA | General Tax Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Inc Annapolis, MD | General Tax Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Confidence Campaign Lafayette, LA | General Tax Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $196,468 | $21,687 | $47,000 | $44,500 | 5 | $45,750 | $20,437 | $11,584 |
| 2024 | $221,781 | $15,201 | $21,600 | $16,600 | 2 | $19,100 | $12,701 | $11,683 |
| 2023 | $228,180 | $56,691 | $36,400 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,000 | $6,195 | $10,070 |
| 2022 | $207,888 | $307,958 | $100,070 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $224,679 | $3,142 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, White Opal Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
White Opal Foundation is led by Miriam Trahan, Director, President & Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Miriam Trahan
Director, President & Treasurer
Director President & Treasurer → Director, President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Abigail Perrin
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Caroline Trahan
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 White Opal Foundation
How much does White Opal Foundation give each year?
White Opal Foundation gave $45K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 2 grants.
What is White Opal Foundation's typical grant size?
White Opal Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $8,900, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does White Opal Foundation give grants?
White Opal Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (22%) and Louisiana (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lafayette, LA (2 grants).
Does White Opal Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of White Opal Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are White Opal Foundation's largest grantees?
White Opal Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Earthfire Institute ($30,000), The Hygeia Foundation ($10,000) and Food in Acadiana ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is White Opal Foundation?
White Opal Foundation reported $196K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is White Opal Foundation's EIN?
White Opal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2481407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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