Whitener Foundation
Invitation OnlyFuquay Varina, North Carolina · EIN 52-1467548 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$101K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
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
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Baptist Church Duncan Baptist Church | Holly Springs, NC | For charitable purpose | $11,500 |
| Waterlife Church | Lenoir, NC | For charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| American Children's Home | Lexington, NC | To help children in need | $9,500 |
| Greensboro Urban Ministries | Greensboro, NC | To help needy people | $8,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Fd | Greensboro, NC | Organizations purpose | $6,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal Church | Greensboro, NC | For a worthwhile purpose | $5,000 |
| Ruff Love Foster Care Dog Rescue | Thomasville, NC | To provide sanctuary for aging dogs | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Symphony | Charlotte, NC | To provide funding for charity | $4,000 |
| Julian Gibson School | Winston Salem, NC | To assist the school | $4,000 |
| Wig Bank of Caldwell County | Lenoir, NC | To assist people touched by cancer | $3,500 |
| Caldwell County Pregancy Carecenter | Lenoir, NC | To provide funding for charity | $3,000 |
| Yokefellow Christian Ministries | Lenoir, NC | To provide funding for charity | $3,000 |
| High Point University | High Point, NC | To help the school | $3,000 |
| Bikes for Kids Foundation | Greensboro, NC | To help needy children, to give hope | $3,000 |
| Unc-Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | To promote education | $3,000 |
| Sister Kitten Animal Rescue | Maggie Valley, NC | To assist in care/adoption of cats | $2,500 |
| Maple Grove Church | Lexington, NC | To promote charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| William Lenoir Music Department | Lenoir, NC | To promote education | $2,000 |
| Robin's Nest | Lenoir, NC | For charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Charlie's Angels Animal Rescue | Fletcher, NC | To help save animals | $1,500 |
| Boxerbutts and Other Mutts | Arden, NC | To help save animals | $1,500 |
| Paws Prayers and Promises | Tryon, NC | To help save and protect animals | $1,500 |
| Piedmont Council of Boy Scouts | Gastonia, NC | To provide funding for scouts | $1,000 |
| Unc-G Spartan Club | Greensboro, NC | To help the school | $1,000 |
| Harper School for Performing Arts | Lenoir, NC | To promote education | $1,000 |
| Turtle State Forest Education Fd | Lenoir, NC | To preserve & improve education | $1,000 |
| Backpack Beginnings | Greensboro, NC | To help others | $1,000 |
| Conserving Carolina | Columbus, NC | To help conserve nature | $1,000 |
| Caldwell People | Lenoir, NC | To provide funding for charity | $500 |
| Greenway Presbyterian Church | Lenoir, NC | To help with the charitable purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $101,000 | 30 |
| 2024 | $106,000 | 36 |
| 2023 | $114,000 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621609349100312
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1467548
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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