Whitaker Fund
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 23-7289515 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$56,745
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $56,745 and $147,536.
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
100% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Roanoke Valley | Roanoke, VA | General | $272,374 |
| Va Fnd for Independent Colleges | Roanoke, VA | General | $226,979 |
| Leukemia Sociaty of Va | Rye Brook, NY | General | $181,583 |
| Ferrum College | Ferrum, VA | General | $147,536 |
| Va Western Comm College | Roanoke, VA | General | $136,187 |
| American Cancer Society | Roanoke, VA | General | $68,094 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Roanoke Valley | Roanoke, VA | General | $56,745 |
| Bradley Free Clinic | Roanoke, VA | General | $56,745 |
| Rescue Mission | Roanoke, VA | General | $56,745 |
| Habitat for Humanity Roanoke | Roanoke, VA | General | $56,745 |
| Angels of Assissi | Roanoke, VA | General | $45,396 |
| Feeding Southwest Virginia | Salem, VA | General | $45,396 |
| Western Va Fnd for Art & Science | Roanoke, VA | General | $34,047 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,384,572 | 13 |
| 2024 | $62,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $62,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612669349100106
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7289515
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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