Wp & Hb White Foundation
The W.P. & H.B. White Foundation is a private foundation incorporated in 1953 and granted tax-exempt status in April 1955. Based in Northfield, Illinois, the foundation provides funding to organizations that contribute to the future good of society, with a geographic focus on the Chicago metropolitan area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.6M
+3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.3M
+16.4% YoY
Grant Count
138
+4.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+11.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to provide funding to organizations in the Chicago metropolitan area that contribute to the future good of society. Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Health
- Housing
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
The foundation emphasizes supporting those most in need through its grantmaking activities.
Grantmaking
The foundation awards grants on a quarterly basis through a competitive application process and provides both general operating support and program-specific grants.
Grant Range
approximately $21,447
Average Grant
approximately $21,447
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses its grantmaking on the Chicago metropolitan area in Illinois, with some activity in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2023):
- Total assets: $28,749,004
- Total giving: $2,831,000
- Total expenses: $3,269,259
- Total revenues: -$352,671
- Total liabilities: $0
Assets (2024):
- Total assets: $29.6 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,642,821 | $28,749,004 | $32,372,991 |
| Revenue | $4,824,224 | $-352,671 | $1,024,426 |
| Expenses | $3,934,975 | $3,269,259 | $3,859,013 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,642,360 | $3,112,721 | $3,691,240 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,595,671 | $228,278 | $864,289 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,080,362 | $3,001,963 | $2,909,631 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Wp & Hb White Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Current Leadership:
- Steven R. White – President and Executive Director (2008–present)
Board Members:
- Steven R. White
- John J. McCortney
- Philip O'C White – Vice President and Treasurer
Founder & Historical Leadership:
- William P. White – Founder (1953–1973)
- Roger B. White (1973–2008)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN R WHITE | PRESIDENT/EX | 40 | $202,053 |
| JOHN J MCCORTNEY | SECRETARY | 5 | $20,000 |
| PHILIP O'C WHITE | VP/TREASURER | 25 | $170,000 |
| WILLIAM P WHITE III | DIRECTOR | 5 | $20,000 |
| ANNE MARIE TIRPAK | DIRECTOR | 5 | $10,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 540 W Frontage Road, Suite 3240, Northfield, IL 60093-1232
Phone: 847-446-1441
Website: www.wpandhbwhitefoundation.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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