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Howard & Betty White Foundation

Menlo Park, California  ·  EIN 770250057  ·  Private foundation

Howard & Betty White Foundation is a private foundation based in Menlo Park, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $830K in grants paid and $15.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 156 individual grants from this funder — $4.8M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for criminal justice. Below is its full funding profile.

$830K
Annual giving (FY2019)
$15.1M
Total assets
156
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Howard & Betty White Foundation funds

Howard & Betty White Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on criminal justice, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, higher education, youth development.

Criminal JusticeFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Howard & Betty White Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church
GENERAL
Menlo Park, CA$333K2025
Hope Unlimited
GENERAL
Portola Valley, CA$130K2025
Hope Unlimited
GENERAL
Portola Valley, CA$130K2024
Hope Unlimited
GENERAL
Portola Valley, CA$121K2018
Hope Unlimited
GENERAL
Portola Valley, CA$121K2019
Mercy Ships
GENERAL
Lindale, TX$120K2024
Mercy Ships
GENERAL
Lindale, TX$120K2025
Mercy Ships
GENERAL
Lindale, TX$120K2023
Young Life
GENERAL
East Palo Alto, CA$118K2019
Young Life
GENERAL
East Palo Alto, CA$118K2018
Youth Reach
GENERAL
Stockton, CA$95K2025
Hope Unlimited
GENERAL
Portola Valley, CA$95K2023
Youth Reach
GENERAL
Stockton, CA$86K2023
Youth Reach
GENERAL
Stockton, CA$85K2024
Hope Institute
GENERAL
Jefferson, TN$50K2023

Howard & Betty White Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$820K
2019$830K
2023$947K
2024$911K
2025$1.3M

How to apply for funding from Howard & Betty White Foundation

Howard & Betty White Foundation'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 Howard & Betty White Foundation

Does Howard & Betty White Foundation accept grant applications?
Howard & Betty White Foundation'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 Howard & Betty White Foundation fund?
Howard & Betty White Foundation's grants focus on criminal justice. Recent recipients include Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, Hope Unlimited, Hope Unlimited. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Howard & Betty White Foundation give in grants?
Howard & Betty White Foundation reported $830K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.8M over 156 grants.
Where is Howard & Betty White Foundation located?
Howard & Betty White Foundation is based in Menlo Park, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770250057.
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About this profile. This page is built from Howard & Betty White Foundation'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 Howard & Betty White Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.