Whiteman Foundation
The Whiteman Foundation is a private foundation established in 1961 and based in Mesa, Arizona. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since October 1963. The foundation was created by Jack Whiteman, founder of Empire Southwest, a Caterpillar equipment dealership in the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.9M
-4.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$300K
Grant Count
13
Avg Grant Size
$23K
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports programs designed to promote the health, education, and welfare of children, with special emphasis directed toward early childhood development.
According to available descriptions, the foundation primarily funds:
- Young women in need
- Two-generation education programs
- Scientific programs for trauma and emotional needs
- Rescue and prevention of child sex trafficking
- Outdoor childhood development
- Early childhood education initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation makes modest grants with limited annual giving activity. Recent grant examples include:
Grant Range
s are typically modest, and the foundation does not give away large amounts annually.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses its grantmaking on Maricopa County, Arizona, with particular emphasis on the Mesa area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,860,007
- Total Revenue: $222,262
- Total Expenses: $410,130
- Net Income: -$187,868
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $5,062,404
- Total Revenue: $339,766
- Total Expenses: $105,770
- Investment Income: $166,058
The foundation's primary revenue source comes from investment income and dividends, with the original funding derived from Empire Southwest's commitment of over two percent of pretax profits to charitable causes.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,860,007 | $5,062,404 | $4,828,408 |
| Revenue | $222,262 | $339,766 | $185,481 |
| Expenses | $410,130 | $105,770 | $475,323 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $326,350 | $26,481 | $397,759 |
| Net Investment Income | $165,411 | $289,894 | $132,564 |
| Distributable Amount | $397,482 | $332,528 | $340,358 |
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
56 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
John O. Whiteman and Dolores Whiteman are identified as key figures associated with the foundation's work and mission.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Whiteman | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Anne Wilson | VP Secretary | 1 | — |
| Jeff Whiteman | President | 1 | — |
| Mollie Trivers | Director | 2 | — |
| Madison Sato | Director | 2 | — |
Contact Information
- Phone: 480-644-0253
- Location: Mesa, Arizona
- EIN: 86-6052816
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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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