The Whitfield Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It operates as a grantmaking organization supporting philanthropic initiatives across multiple states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
-16.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$210K
-4.0% YoY
Grant Count
33
-29.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+36.7% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded $218,660 in total giving according to its most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2023). In 2024, the foundation made 47 grants with an average grant size of approximately $21. The foundation indicates openness to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
of approximately $21. The foundation indicates openness to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Average Grant
of approximately $21. The foundation indicates openness to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across several states, with a primary focus on California. Additional funding activity has been documented in Connecticut and Georgia, supporting communities in cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $1,367,614 (representing a 2.6% increase from the previous year)
Annual Giving: $218,660 (2023); $219,000 (2024)
Revenue: The foundation reported negative revenue of $46,373
Expenses: $242,697
Expense Ratio: -523.4% of total revenue
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,141,893 | $1,367,614 | $1,656,684 |
| Revenue | $-779 | $-46,373 | $294,525 |
| Expenses | $224,942 | $242,697 | $736,164 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $221,756 | $234,011 | $731,094 |
| Net Investment Income | $214,058 | $257,984 | $689,662 |
| Distributable Amount | $43,475 | $53,836 | $71,410 |
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
230 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
Key personnel serving as directors include:
- Carol A Whitfield
- Roy Whitfield
- Thomas C Whitfield
All directors serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol A Whitfield | Dir | 1 | — |
| Roy Whitfield | Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas | 1 | — |
| Thomas C Whitfield | Dir | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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