Joseph & Desiree Whitney Family Foundation
Historical FunderBoerne, Texas · EIN 81-5256238 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,053 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DESIREE WHITNEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 547 CORDILLERA, BOERNE TX 780064203 |
| Phone | 6125974585 |
| Form and materials | LETTER EMAIL OR TELEPHONE |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | NO |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation | Kerrville, TX | General support | $5,168 |
| Go Fund Me | San Diego, CA | General support | $2,749 |
| Metropolitan Museum of | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | General support | $2,149 |
| Grapevine Organization | New York, NY | General support | $2,107 |
| Behavioral Institute | Saint Paul, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| Native Plant Society | Fredericksburg, TX | General support | $1,053 |
| Project K-Nine Heros | Whitwell, TN | General support | $159 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($121,771). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $153,215 | 22 |
| 2024 | $188,403 | 23 |
| 2023 | $178,213 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641619349100304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-5256238
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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