Whittington Family Foundation Inc
Whittington Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 2023, it made 11 grants totaling $25,300 to charitable organizations, primarily in Alabama.
Whittington Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Whittington Family Foundation Inc gave $25K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), mostly in Alabama. 45% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $25,300
- -22.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,300
- -15.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $447,280
- +25.2% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (92% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Whittington Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says to contact Deborah Whittington and provide a letter requesting information about the organization and explaining why it is requesting funds, including its charitable purpose.
- Contact
Application contact: Deborah Whittington
Mailing address: 2716 Watkins Glen Drive, Birmingham, AL 35216
Phone: (205) 251-1201
Email: beth@humphryes.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Whittington Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was St Mary's Episcopal Church ($16K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 52 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, 4% to recipients in Tennessee, and 4% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Whittington Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $560; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 55% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving fell 82% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $141K (2020). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Episcopal Church Birmingham, AL | Donation | $16,000 |
| Birmingham Humane Society Homewood, AL | Donation | $2,500 |
| Birmingham Southern College Birmingham, AL | Donation | $2,500 |
| Austin Hatcher Foundation Chattanooga, TN | Donation | $1,000 |
| GPS Education Partners Waukesha, WI | Donation | $1,000 |
| Friends of Birmingham Botanical Birmingham, AL | Donation | $500 |
| Oasis Birmingham, AL | Donation | $500 |
| Shelby Humane Society Columbiana, AL | Donation | $500 |
| Assistance League of Birmingham Birmingham, AL | Donation | $300 |
| Big Oak Ranch Gadsden, AL | Donation | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $447,280 | $92,935 | $28,177 | $25,300 | 11 | $25,300 | $12,970 | $1,656 |
| 2022 | $357,382 | $8,880 | $35,690 | $32,550 | 12 | $32,550 | $8,950 | $1,476 |
| 2021 | $422,057 | $28,939 | $11,719 | $8,900 | 11 | $8,900 | $13,989 | — |
| 2020 | $386,642 | $13,167 | $146,773 | $141,250 | 18 | — | $5,691 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Whittington Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, GPS Education Partners describes its work as providing and advocating for work-based learning solutions focused on access and equity for students. Big Oak Ranch says it provides a Christian home for abused, neglected, and abandoned children. Children’s Harbor describes its services as refuge, respite, and resources for families with children facing a life-altering medical diagnosis.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $25,300 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $250 to $16,000, with a median grant of $500. The largest grants were $16,000 to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Alabama; $2,500 each to Birmingham Humane Society and Birmingham Southern College; and $1,000 each to Austin Hatcher Foundation and GPS Education Partners.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Deborah W. Whittington as president.
Whittington Family Foundation Inc is led by Deborah W. Whittington, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Deborah W. Whittington
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Whittington Family Foundation Inc
How much does Whittington Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Whittington Family Foundation Inc gave $25K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $33K across 12 grants.
What is Whittington Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Whittington Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $500, and its average grant was $2,300, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Whittington Family Foundation Inc that year got $560 on average.
Where does Whittington Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Whittington Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (6 grants).
Does Whittington Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Whittington Family Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (11 grants).
Who are Whittington Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Whittington Family Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include St Mary's Episcopal Church ($16,000), Birmingham Humane Society ($2,500) and Birmingham Southern College ($2,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Whittington Family Foundation Inc?
Whittington Family Foundation Inc reported $447K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Whittington Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, GPS Education Partners describes its work as providing and advocating for work-based learning solutions focused on access and equity for students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Whittington Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Whittington Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Whittington Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4232036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Whittington Family Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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