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Dean & Barbara White

Merrillville, Indiana  ·  EIN 352015808  ·  Private foundation

Dean & Barbara White is a Indiana-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $17.3M in annual giving against $740.1M in assets. This page documents the 80 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Dean & Barbara White — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$17.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$740.1M
Total assets
80
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Dean & Barbara White funds

Dean & Barbara White's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, health care, higher education, libraries & literacy, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracySports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include black communities.

black communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Dean & Barbara White, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Crossroads YMCA
2021 MATCHING FUNDS
Crown Point, IN$22.5M2023
Crossroads YMCA
SUPPORT FOR YMCA REGIONAL EXPANSION THROUGHOUT NORTHWEST INDIANA
Crown Point, IN$19.0M2024
Crossroads YMCA
SUPPORT FOR YMCA CAPITAL PROJECTS INCLUDING THE TRIANGLE HILLS CAMP AND THE SPORTS CENTER.
Crown Point, IN$14.0M2024
Purdue for Life Foundation
DEAN V WHITE REAL ESTATE FINANCE PROGRAM, MITCH DANIELS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, WLS HEAD OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT ENDOWMENT
West Lafayette, IN$10.9M2024
Purdue for Life Foundation
MITCH DANIEL JR SCHOOL OF BUSINESS INITIATIVE
West Lafayette, IN$10.5M2023
Crossroads YMCA
YMCA - TOLLESTON PROJECT
Crown Point, IN$10.0M2023
Franciscan Health Foundation
CANCER CENTER
Crown Point, IN$10.0M2023
Franciscan Health Foundation
DEAN & BARBARA WHITE CANCER CENTER
Crown Point, IN$10.0M2024
Crossroads YMCA
EXPANSION PROJECTS - HAMMOND INDIANA FAMILY YMCA AND SCHERERVILLE, INDIANA FAMILY YMCA
Crown Point, IN$9.1M2022
The Trustees of Purdue University
UNION CLUB HOTEL RENOVATION FUND
West Lafayette, IN$6.0M2020
Crossroads YMCA
HAMMOND FAMILY YMCA
Crown Point, IN$5.0M2022
Multi Agency Academic Coop
EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND FUND TRAINING FOR NORTHWEST INDIANA'S FIRST RESPONDERS
Valparaiso, IN$5.0M2023
Shelby Community Park Foundation
SUPPORT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHELBY COMMUNITY CENTER
Shelbyville, KY$4.4M2024
Multi Agency Academic Coop
EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND FUND TRAINING FOR NORTHWEST INDIANA'S FIRST RESPONDERS
Valparaiso, IN$4.0M2024
Town of Lowell
GENERAL SUPPORT
Lowell, IN$3.5M2023

Dean & Barbara White giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$3.6M
2020$17.3M
2022$27.4M
2023$73.6M
2024$71.8M

How to apply for funding from Dean & Barbara White

Dean & Barbara White's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Dean & Barbara White

Does Dean & Barbara White accept grant applications?
Dean & Barbara White's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Dean & Barbara White fund?
Dean & Barbara White's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Crossroads YMCA, Crossroads YMCA, Crossroads YMCA. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Dean & Barbara White give in grants?
Dean & Barbara White reported $17.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $193.7M over 80 grants.
Where is Dean & Barbara White located?
Dean & Barbara White is based in Merrillville, Indiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 352015808.
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About this profile. This page is built from Dean & Barbara White's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Dean & Barbara White. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.