Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480
Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In its 2026 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $36,894, all listed for general charitable purposes, to organizations including cemetery associations, charitable and fraternal organizations, social-service providers, churches, and a children’s hospital.
Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 at a glance
In short: Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 gave $37K across 12 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 8% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $36,894
- +13.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,075
- +22.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,767
- Total assets
- $482,847
- -5.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (80% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 66 Hudson Boulevard East, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 525-0561
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Delevan Cemetery Association ($6K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 10% to Massachusetts, and 10% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 75% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2025) to $59K (2021). In 2026 it made 12 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delevan Cemetery Association Delevan, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $5,534 |
| Gowanda Pine Hill Cemetary Assoc Gowanda, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $5,534 |
| Supreme Council Benevolent Foundation Lexington, MA | General Charitable Purposes | $3,689 |
| Masonic Brotherhood of New York State New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $3,689 |
| SPCA Serving Erie County West Seneca, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $3,689 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $3,689 |
| New Directions Youth and Family Services Randolph, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $1,845 |
| American Foundation for the Blind New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $1,845 |
| Salvation Army Buffalo Area Services Buffalo, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $1,845 |
| Goodwill Industries of Western NY Buffalo, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $1,845 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $482,847 | $19,813 | $48,831 | $36,894 | 12 | $39,338 | $10,126 | $39,824 |
| 2025 | $510,466 | $18,040 | $45,143 | $32,646 | 13 | $35,013 | $8,808 | $38,434 |
| 2024 | $537,667 | $80,522 | $52,143 | $41,390 | 13 | $43,541 | $72,029 | $33,280 |
| 2023 | $505,027 | $27,824 | $44,548 | $34,105 | 13 | $36,267 | $19,106 | $33,512 |
| 2022 | $521,746 | $18,526 | $11,777 | — | — | $2,397 | $9,062 | $38,122 |
| 2021 | $514,998 | $34,766 | $70,348 | $59,180 | 13 | — | $26,442 | $32,474 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants went to organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, the Supreme Council Benevolent Foundation describes its work as supporting research and approaches to prevent, diagnose, and treat schizophrenia and dyslexia, as well as the fraternity’s charitable and educational endeavors. Shriners Children’s describes its mission as providing compassionate, high-quality care to improve children’s lives. New Directions Youth and Family Services describes its work as providing educational, counseling, and therapeutic services for children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $36,894. Grants ranged from $1,845 to $5,534, with a median of $2,767.
The largest reported grants were $5,534 each to Delevan Cemetery Association and Gowanda Pine Hill Cemetery Association. Grants of $3,689 each went to Supreme Council Benevolent Foundation, Masonic Brotherhood of New York State, SPCA Serving Erie County, and Shriners Hospitals for Children. New Directions Youth and Family Services received $1,845.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists HSBC Bank USA as trustee.
Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480's only listed officer is Hsbc Bank USA, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Hsbc Bank USA
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$10K (2021) → $12K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $12K, to HSBC Bank USA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480
How much does Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 give each year?
Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 gave $37K across 12 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $33K across 13 grants.
What is Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480's typical grant size?
Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480's median grant in 2026 was $2,767, and its average grant was $3,075, across 12 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 that year got $4K on average.
Where does Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 give grants?
Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (10%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Gowanda, NY (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Buffalo, NY (2 grants).
Does Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480's largest grantees?
Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480's largest 2026 grantees include Delevan Cemetery Association ($5,534), Gowanda Pine Hill Cemetary Assoc ($5,534) and Supreme Council Benevolent Foundation ($3,689), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480?
Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 reported $483K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations with varied charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480's EIN?
Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6148416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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