Whitaker Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLexington, Kentucky · EIN 30-0262001 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$971K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$22.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
6% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Rescue Mission Inc | Lexington, KY | Support of programs | $205,000 |
| Leadership Kentucky Foundation Inc | Frankfort, KY | Support of programs | $200,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | Support of programs | $115,000 |
| Morehead State University | Morehead, KY | Support of programs | $90,000 |
| Housing Development Alliance Inc | Hazard, KY | Support of programs | $70,000 |
| Stamping Ground Church of God | Stamping Ground, KY | Support of programs | $65,000 |
| Dv8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | Support of programs | $25,000 |
| New Beginnings | Winchester, KY | Support of programs | $25,000 |
| Maple St Church of God | Hazard, KY | Support of programs | $20,000 |
| Berea Baptist Church | Berea, KY | Support of programs | $15,000 |
| Amen House Inc | Georgetown, KY | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Appalachian Arts Alliance | Hazard, KY | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Believing in Forever Inc | Lexington, KY | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Christian Student Fellowship | Lexington, KY | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Elkhorn City First Church of God | Elkhorn City, KY | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Galilean Children's Home | Liberty, KY | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| New Opportunity School for Women Inc | Berea, KY | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Kimberly, ID | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Laurel Mission Inc | Big Laurel, KY | Support of programs | $6,000 |
| Bethel Mennonite Camp | Clayhole, KY | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Betty's Brave & Beautiful Hearts Foundation | Georgetown, KY | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Bluegrass Care Navigators | Lexington, KY | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Community Partners of Powell County Inc | Stanton, KY | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Old Paris Road Church of God | Lexington, KY | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Soaring Eagle | Billings, MT | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Wabaco Pentecostal Church | Hazard, KY | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| First Alliance Church | Lexington, KY | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Gateway Children's Services | Mt Sterling, KY | Support of programs | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $971,000 | 29 |
| 2024 | $1,060,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $871,500 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620999349100912
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-0262001
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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