Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret C Whitman Charitable Foundation
Invitation Onlynew york, New York · EIN 20-8033091 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$8.7M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$90,000
Total assets$199.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $231,740.
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
64% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | General Operating | $2,000,000 |
| Stanford University | Redwood City, CA | Education | $2,000,000 |
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund | Albany, NY | General Operating | $1,375,260 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General Operating | $1,000,000 |
| Indian Springs School | Indian Springs, AL | Education | $530,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | General Operating | $500,000 |
| Harvard University MD PhD | Boston, MA | Education | $231,740 |
| Harvard College | Boston, MA | Education | $200,000 |
| Shining Hope For Communities Inc | New York, NY | General Operating | $155,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Cutchogue, NY | General Operating | $100,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | San Francisco, CA | General Operating | $100,000 |
| McPherson College | McPherson, KS | General Operating | $90,000 |
| US Ski & Snowboard Foundation | Park City, UT | General Operating | $70,000 |
| Glenada Casino Foundation | Cold Spring Harbor, NY | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Res Publica Inc | New York, NY | General Operating | $50,000 |
| The Colorado Grand Inc | Broomfield, CO | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Smart with a Heart | Washington, DC | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Princeton University (Swimming) | Princeton, NJ | General Operating | $25,000 |
| FC Cincinnati Community Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $25,000 |
| The Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Daraja Education Fund | San Rafael, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| The Exceptional Foundation | Homewood, AL | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of TJ Foundation | Montgomery, NY | General Operating | $5,000 |
| North Shore Land Alliance | Oyster Bay, NY | General Operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,712,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $8,700,000 | 18 |
| 2022 | $8,912,500 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349103385
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8033091
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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