White Mountain Institute
Historical FunderLos Altos, California · EIN 77-0094396 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Dr Paul F White President |
|---|---|
| Address | 144 Ashby Lane, Los Altos CA 94022 |
| Phone | 6505591754 |
| Form and materials | Resume Style (Project Scope, Methodology, time frame, budget ect) |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Scholarshipsand Support | $65,000 |
| UC Berkeley Financial Aid & Scholarship | Berkeley, CA | Support | $3,000 |
| Gualala Arts Center | Gualala, CA | Donation for research awards | $1,000 |
| The Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $1,000 |
| Lucas Valley Elementary | San Rafael, CA | Support | $210 |
| St Lawerence Elementary-Middle School | Santa Clara, CA | Support | $200 |
| North Sonoma Coast Volunteer Firefighter Association | The Sea Ranch, CA | Support | $125 |
| North Sonoma Coast Volunteer Firefighter Association | The Sea Ranc, CA | Support | $125 |
| Redwood Coast Recreation Center | Gualala, CA | Support | $100 |
| Redwood Coast Medical Services | Gualala, CA | Support | $100 |
| Action Network | Washington, DC | Support | $100 |
| Squirrel News | Berlin, CA | Support | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,985 | 12 |
| 2023 | $33,995 | 8 |
| 2022 | $53,920 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642309349100504
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0094396
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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