Whitener Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAbilene, Texas · EIN 75-2681790 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$565K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$10.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
42% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bible Training Center for Pastors | Tucker, GA | Support for training pastors for foreign ministry | $100,000 |
| Abilene Performing Arts Center | Abilene, TX | Support for general operations | $85,000 |
| Regional Victims Crisis | Abilene, TX | Support for general operations | $80,000 |
| Fellowship of Companies for Christ International | Alpharetta, GA | Support for general operations | $60,000 |
| Lantern Project | Concord, NC | Support for general operations | $50,000 |
| Big Country Casa | Abilene, TX | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| First Baptist Santa Fe | Santa Fe, NM | Support for general operations | $20,000 |
| Noah Project | Abilene, TX | Support for general operations | $20,000 |
| Pregnancy Resources | Abilene, TX | Support for general operations | $20,000 |
| Global Samaritan | Abilene, TX | Support for general operations | $20,000 |
| Christian Homes | Abilene, TX | Support for general operations | $20,000 |
| Merry Heart Camp | Portland, OR | Support for general operations | $15,000 |
| All Kind | Abilene, TX | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Faber Institute | Beaverton, OR | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| West Texas Rehabilitation Center | Abilene, TX | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Oregon Repertory Singers | Portland, OR | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Abilene | Abilene, TX | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Men of Nemiah | Dallas, TX | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Jeremiahs Hope | Birmingham, AL | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $565,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $489,568 | 15 |
| 2021 | $540,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531299349103053
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2681790
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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