Charles a Whitehead Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPanama City, Florida · EIN 59-3105213 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$395K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$12.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
2% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Nativity | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $62,000 |
| Arc of the Bay | Lynn Haven, FL | Contribution | $40,000 |
| Chautaugua | Panama City, FL | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Gulf Coast Childrens Advocacy Cente | Panama City, FL | Advocacy for children | $40,000 |
| Gulf Coast State College Foundation | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $25,000 |
| St Andrews Bay Yacht Club | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Panama City Syphony | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Rotary Club of Emerald Coast | Panama City Beach, FL | Contribution | $11,000 |
| Historical Society of Bay County | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Project 25 | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Witches of St Andrews | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Auduban Society | New York, NY | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Eo Wilson | Freeport, FL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Bay Youth Music Association | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Community First Foundation | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $7,500 |
| Life Management | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $5,100 |
| Chapman Golf | Lynn Haven, FL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Fsu Scholarships | Tallahassee, FL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Junior Service League | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Public Eye Soar | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Koa Kares | Panama City Beach, FL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Bay Arts Alliance | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Bay County Council on Aging | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $3,000 |
| One Positive Place | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $2,800 |
| Crimestoppers | Chipley, FL | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Bay High School | Panama City, FL | Contributions | $2,500 |
| St Johns Academy | Panama City, FL | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Mosley High School | Lynn Have, FL | Contribution | $2,300 |
| Pc Music Association | Panama City Beach, FL | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Miss Fl Scholarhsip | Wellington, FL | Contributions | $2,000 |
| Bay Education Foundation | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Floriopolis | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Oscar Patterson School | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Assoc Eatonville Comm | Eatonville, FL | Contribution | $1,200 |
| Port St Joe Lions Club | Port St Joe, FL | Contributions | $1,000 |
| New Horizons Learning Center | Panama City, FL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Gail Gainer | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Humble House Ministries | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| VFW Post 10555 | Panama City Beach, FL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| NAACP | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Ferucci's Girl Club | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $900 |
| Springfield Fire Dept | Panama City, FL | Contribution | $895 |
| Mew Tew Rescue | Youngstown, FL | Contribution | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $395,195 | 43 |
| 2023 | $387,885 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513029349100801
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-3105213
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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