Whiting Family Foundation
Whiting Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lancaster, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working on hunger, youth activities, disability-related services, and community quality of life.
Whiting Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Whiting Family Foundation gave $69K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $69,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $6,273
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $561,183
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Whiting Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 282 Pavement Road, Lancaster, NY 14086
Phone: (716) 725-2180
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Whiting Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Feed More WNY ($15K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 22% to recipients in Pennsylvania, and 7% to recipients in Wisconsin. Listed recipients included organizations in Buffalo, Akron, and Clarence, New York; Erie, Pennsylvania; and Middleton, Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Whiting Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 264% 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
In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feed More WNY Buffalo, NY | hunger | $15,000 |
| Girls of the Run of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | general support for building girl's confidence | $10,000 |
| White Whiskers Akron, NY | dog sanctuary | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Family Services of NW PA Erie, PA | general support | $5,000 |
| SABAH Inc Buffalo, NY | individuals challenged by disabilities | $5,000 |
| Women in Trucking Foundation Middleton, WI | general support women initiatives | $5,000 |
| Erie Downtown Partnership Erie, PA | general support for Erie, PA quality of life | $5,000 |
| Top Soccer CSC Clarence, NY | general support for youth sports | $5,000 |
| United Way of Erie County Buffalo, NY | general support | $5,000 |
| Erie City Mission Erie, PA | hunger | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $561,183 | $30,940 | $88,202 | $69,000 | 11 | $69,000 | $10,111 | $26,089 |
| 2023 | $618,445 | $18,923 | $2,835 | — | — | — | $18,923 | $23,885 |
| 2022 | $602,357 | $15,197 | — | — | — | — | $15,197 | $23,414 |
| 2021 | $587,160 | $590,960 | $3,800 | — | — | — | $35,960 | $8,680 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Whiting Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Feed More WNY and Erie City Mission received grants for hunger; Girls of the Run of Buffalo received support for building girls’ confidence; and SABAH Inc received support for individuals challenged by disabilities. Erie Downtown Partnership describes its own mission as “revitalizing downtown by improving its image, business climate, physical environment and design.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $69,000. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $15,000 to Feed More WNY, $10,000 to Girls of the Run of Buffalo, and $5,000 each to White Whiskers, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Family Services of NW PA, SABAH Inc, Women in Trucking Foundation, Erie Downtown Partnership, Top Soccer CSC, United Way of Erie County, and Erie City Mission. Akron Newstead Food Pantry received $4,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Debora Whiting, Andrew S Whiting, Benjamin J Whiting, Emily G Whiting, and Marilyn Fish as trustees.
Whiting Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew S Whiting
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin J Whiting
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debora Whiting
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily G Whiting
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Fish
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Whiting Family Foundation
How much does Whiting Family Foundation give each year?
Whiting Family Foundation gave $69K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Whiting Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Whiting Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,273, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Whiting Family Foundation give grants?
Whiting Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (22%) and Wisconsin (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (4 grants), Erie, PA (3 grants) and Akron, NY (2 grants).
Does Whiting Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of Whiting Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Hunger" (3 grants).
Who are Whiting Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Whiting Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Feed More WNY ($15,000), Girls of the Run of Buffalo ($10,000) and White Whiskers ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Whiting Family Foundation?
Whiting Family Foundation reported $561K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Whiting Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Whiting Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Whiting Family Foundation's EIN?
Whiting Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2934780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Whiting Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Whiting Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/whiting-family-foundation-morg_dc673553820947ea8b08c7302e7b7721
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