The Whitehead Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 06-0956618 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$262K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$12,500
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $37,500.
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
80% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehead Institute | Cambridge, MA | To fund research | $97,000 |
| Raising Expectations Inc | Atlanta, GA | To fund education | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | To fund research | $37,500 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | To fund medical research | $25,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | Boston, MA | To fund environmental protection | $14,100 |
| The Place | Cumming, GA | To fund food and financial assistance in the community | $12,500 |
| Earth Justice | San Francisco, CA | To fund environmental protection | $10,600 |
| Rainforest Trust | Roseville, CA | To fund environmental protection | $7,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Washington, DC | To fund environmental protection | $7,000 |
| Bicyle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | To promote and ensure a safe environment for bicycling | $1,800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $262,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $264,000 | 4 |
| 2022 | $270,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622139349100002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-0956618
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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