Whitman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 26-2136246 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$64K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrons of Exceptional Artists | Aventura, FL | Provide scholarship to gifted students at barry university and promotion of artists | $20,000 |
| California Jazz Conservatory | Berkeley, CA | Support performance arts | $10,000 |
| Vnhelp | Milpitas, CA | Help orphanages in vietnam | $10,000 |
| Pacific Links Foundation | Milpitas, CA | Support adapt project which seeks to prevent trafficking of young vietnamese girls by enhancing their educational attainment and improving… | $5,000 |
| The Winnick Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | Supports access to education, healthcare, shelter for women and children around the world | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet | San Francisco, CA | Helps to ensure sf ballet can continue to thrill and inspire audience at home and around the world | $2,500 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | Yarmouth Port, MA | Humanity | $2,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | New York, NY | Support environmental groups | $2,000 |
| Sea Shepherd | Washington, DC | Protect marine wildlife | $2,000 |
| Cornucopia Institute | Cornucopia, WI | Support sustainable agriculture | $1,500 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Humanity | $1,500 |
| Kcsm Fm | San Mateo, CA | Support jazz 91 public radio | $1,000 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | Support public radio | $1,000 |
| US Fund for Unicef | New York, NY | Support the efforts to save and protect the wolrd's most vulnerable children | $718 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,218 | 14 |
| 2023 | $72,684 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503119349102220
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2136246
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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