William and Lizabeth Whitehouse
William and Lizabeth Whitehouse is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports 21 grants totaling $30,033 to charitable organizations.
William and Lizabeth Whitehouse at a glance
In short: William and Lizabeth Whitehouse gave $30K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Ohio. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,033
- +135.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,430
- +90.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $2,977
- +199.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (11 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William and Lizabeth Whitehouse
- 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: 5531 Firethorn Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Phone: (513) 317-7611
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William and Lizabeth Whitehouse funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dragonfly Foundation ($13K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 32% to recipients in Florida. The filing also reports shares for Colorado (3%), New York (2%), and Washington, DC (2%). Listed recipients were also located in Georgia, Connecticut, and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William and Lizabeth Whitehouse open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 21 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $425 repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 105% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dragonfly Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $12,855 |
| American Fundraising Foundation Maitland, FL | Charitable | $9,500 |
| Uc Gardner Neruoscience Institute Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $600 |
| Luke's Wings Washington, DC | Charitable | $550 |
| Operation Restored Warrior Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $550 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $515 |
| Malta House Norwalk, CT | Charitable | $515 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $493 |
| American Cancer Society Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,977 | $32,757 | $30,775 | $30,033 | 21 | $30,775 | $98 |
| 2023 | $995 | $8,471 | $13,426 | $12,776 | 17 | $13,426 | $84 |
| 2022 | $5,950 | $12,500 | $9,824 | $9,229 | 14 | $9,824 | $227 |
| 2021 | $3,274 | $17,665 | $15,034 | $14,634 | 9 | $15,034 | $81 |
| 2020 | $643 | $9,344 | $8,701 | $8,181 | 6 | — | $43 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William and Lizabeth Whitehouse reported a distributable amount of $98 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 include support for organizations whose own missions address areas such as childhood cancer research and care, assistance for wounded service members and their families, and services for homeless pregnant and parenting women and their children. For example, Luke’s Wings describes its work as helping families visit service members during hospitalization and rehabilitation; Malta House describes serving homeless pregnant and parenting young women and their children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $30,033. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $12,855, with a median of $300.
The largest reported grants were $12,855 to Dragonfly Foundation in Cincinnati and $9,500 to American Fundraising Foundation in Maitland, Florida. Other notable grants included $2,500 to UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute in Cincinnati, $600 to Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers, and $550 each to Luke’s Wings and Operation Restored Warrior. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
William Whitehouse is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
William and Lizabeth Whitehouse is led by William Whitehouse, Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Whitehouse
Trustee
Trustee & Director → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 William and Lizabeth Whitehouse
How much does William and Lizabeth Whitehouse give each year?
William and Lizabeth Whitehouse gave $30K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 17 grants.
What is William and Lizabeth Whitehouse's typical grant size?
William and Lizabeth Whitehouse's median grant in 2024 was $300, and its average grant was $1,430, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William and Lizabeth Whitehouse that year got $1K on average.
Where does William and Lizabeth Whitehouse give grants?
William and Lizabeth Whitehouse gives mostly in Ohio: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (11 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does William and Lizabeth Whitehouse give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on William and Lizabeth Whitehouse's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (21 grants).
Who are William and Lizabeth Whitehouse's largest grantees?
William and Lizabeth Whitehouse's largest 2024 grantees include Dragonfly Foundation ($12,855), American Fundraising Foundation ($9,500) and Uc Gardner Neruoscience Institute ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William and Lizabeth Whitehouse?
William and Lizabeth Whitehouse reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William and Lizabeth Whitehouse fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William and Lizabeth Whitehouse?
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 William and Lizabeth Whitehouse's EIN?
William and Lizabeth Whitehouse's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6515103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William and Lizabeth Whitehouse 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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