Whitt Family Foundation Inc
Whitt Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It reported 22 grants totaling $134,700 in filing year 2025, with grant recipients primarily in Arkansas.
Whitt Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Whitt Family Foundation Inc gave $135K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $134,700
- +389.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +633.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,123
- -33.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,681,849
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Whitt Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says a preprinted request form is available for qualified 501(c)(3) organizations through First National Bank Trust. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists the Fort Smith, Arkansas, geographical area as an award restriction.
- Review Cycle
- None, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: First National Bank Trust
Mailing address: 602 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: (479) 782-2041
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Whitt Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Western AR Tennis Association ($25K). Together the top 10 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that awards are restricted to the Fort Smith, Arkansas, geographical area. In filing year 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas and 1% to recipients in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How Whitt Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $135K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western AR Tennis Association Fort Smith, AR | Charitable | $25,000 |
| AR Game and Fish Foundation Little Rock, AR | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Harbor House Inc Fort Smith, AR | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Peacemaker Music Festival Fort Smith, AR | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Community Rescue Mission Fort Smith, AR | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Fort Smith, AR | Charitable | $7,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church Fort Smith, AR | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Trinity Catholic Middle School Fort Smith, AR | Charitable | $5,700 |
| Kitties and Kanines Pet Resource Center Fort Smith, AR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Chilcare Center Inc Fort Smith, AR | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,681,849 | $83,449 | $156,216 | $134,700 | 22 | $134,700 | $61,933 | $130,164 |
| 2024 | $2,756,900 | $88,484 | $50,639 | $27,500 | 3 | $27,500 | $65,345 | $134,249 |
| 2023 | $2,719,055 | $2,121,555 | $2,500 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | $21,555 | $29,250 |
| 2022 | $600,000 | $600,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $2,463 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Whitt Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $130K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. For example, Community Rescue Mission describes its mission as providing a safe Christian environment, immediate food and shelter, and guidance to people and families in need. Community Services Clearinghouse describes providing emergency assistance—including help with utility bills and medication—and operating a food pantry.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $134,700. Grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $25,000 to Western AR Tennis Association; $11,000 to AR Game and Fish Foundation; $10,000 each to Harbor House Inc, Peacemaker Music Festival, and Community Rescue Mission; and $7,000 each to Habitat for Humanity and St John’s Episcopal Church. Other listed recipients include Trinity Catholic Middle School ($5,700), Kitties and Kanines Pet Resource Center ($5,000), Lincoln Chilcare Center Inc ($5,000), Ft Smith Public Library Endowment Trust ($5,000), and AR Family Alliance ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christopher M Whitt, Oliver K Whitt, and Judith C Whitt as trustees.
Whitt Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher M Whitt
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith C Whitt
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oliver K Whitt
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
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 Whitt Family Foundation Inc
How much does Whitt Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Whitt Family Foundation Inc gave $135K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 3 grants.
What is Whitt Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Whitt Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,123, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Whitt Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Whitt Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arkansas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Smith, AR (20 grants).
Does Whitt Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Whitt Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (22 grants).
Who are Whitt Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Whitt Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Western AR Tennis Association ($25,000), AR Game and Fish Foundation ($11,000) and Harbor House Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Whitt Family Foundation Inc?
Whitt Family Foundation Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Whitt Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. For example, Community Rescue Mission describes its mission as providing a safe Christian environment, immediate food and shelter, and guidance to people and families in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Whitt Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says a preprinted request form is available for qualified 501(c)(3) organizations through First National Bank Trust. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Whitt Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Whitt Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4387535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 March 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Whitt Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/whitt-family-foundation-inc-morg_bd3852aa574942b08b8513b0335c0d00
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