The Whitney Foundation
Invitation OnlyElmwood, Illinois · EIN 37-1312678 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$38K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$750
Total assets$765K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
23% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Historical Group | Elmwood, IL | For preservation of local historical items | $11,000 |
| Elmwood Police Department | Elmwood, IL | To support the police department of elmwood, il | $10,000 |
| Bye Ambulance Service | Elmwood, IL | To support emergency rescue service | $5,000 |
| Elmwood Fire Department | Elmwood, IL | To support the fire department of elmwood, il | $5,000 |
| Peoria County Animal Protection Services | Peoria, IL | Support | $2,000 |
| Wheels of Time Museum | Dunlap, IL | Support | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Support | $750 |
| Easterseals - Central Illinois | Peoria, IL | Support | $750 |
| Shriners Children's Hopsital | Tampa, FL | Support | $750 |
| Prison Fellowship | Merrifield, VA | Support | $750 |
| Elmwood Business Women | Elmwood, IL | Support | $500 |
| Graham Hospital Foundation | Canton, IL | Support | $500 |
| Scouting America | Peoria, IL | Support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,100 | 13 |
| 2024 | $23,700 | 8 |
| 2023 | $30,600 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601989349100405
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1312678
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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