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Lk Whittier Foundation

Pasadena, California  ·  EIN 956027493  ·  Private foundation

Lk Whittier Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.8M in grants paid and $84.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 18 individual grants from this funder — $84.2M awarded across 2021–2024 — including its support for environment & conservation. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.8M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$84.5M
Total assets
18
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Lk Whittier Foundation funds

Lk Whittier Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, health care, higher education.

Environment & ConservationHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include older adults.

older adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lk Whittier Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
J David Gladstone Institute
STEM CELL RESEARCH, FACULTY RECRUITMENT, AND NAMED DIRECTORSHIP
San Francisco, CA$27.0M2023
Bennington College
SUPPORT FOR THE PETER DRUCKER FUND FOR EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION
Bennington, VT$12.0M2023
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
SECURING THE FUTURE OF THE LAURA P. AND LELAND K. WHITTIER VPICU
Los Angeles, CA$11.2M2023
Huntington Medical Research Institutes (hmri)
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE BRAIN AGING STUDY
Pasadena, CA$6.0M2023
The Byrd Hoffman Water Mill Foundation
ENDOWMENT SUPPORT
New York, NY$5.0M2024
Bennington College
SUPPORT FOR THE PETER DRUCKER FUND FOR EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION
Bennington, VT$4.0M2022
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
SECURING THE FUTURE OF THE LAURA P. AND LELAND K. WHITTIER VPICU
Los Angeles, CA$3.8M2022
J David Gladstone Institute
STEM CELL RESEARCH BY DR. YAMANAKA AND DR. SRIVASTAVA
San Francisco, CA$3.0M2022
J David Gladstone Institute
STEM CELL RESEARCH BY DR. YAMANAKA AND DR. SRIVASTAVA
San Francisco, CA$3.0M2021
Bennington College
SUPPORT FOR THE PETER DRUCKER FUND FOR EXCELLENCE & INNOVATION
Bennington, VT$2.8M2024
Huntington Medical Research Institutes (hmri)
AGEING RESEARCH PROGRAM
Pasadena, CA$2.0M2022
Bay Area Lyme Foundation
MEDICAL AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
Portola Valley, CA$1.8M2024
Cal State La University Auxiliary Services Inc
NURSING VIRTUAL-AND-AUGMENTED REALITY AND SIMULATION CENTER SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
Los Angeles, CA$900K2023
Csula Auxiliary Services Inc
PATRICIA A. CHIN SCHOOL OF NURSING - VIRTUAL REALITY IMMERSIVE LEARNING
Los Angeles, CA$750K2021
Llww Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Pasadena, CA$329K2024

Lk Whittier Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$3.8M
2022$13.2M
2023$57.5M
2024$9.8M

How to apply for funding from Lk Whittier Foundation

Lk Whittier 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 Lk Whittier Foundation

Does Lk Whittier Foundation accept grant applications?
Lk Whittier 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 Lk Whittier Foundation fund?
Lk Whittier Foundation's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include J David Gladstone Institute, Bennington College, Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lk Whittier Foundation give in grants?
Lk Whittier Foundation reported $3.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $84.2M over 18 grants.
Where is Lk Whittier Foundation located?
Lk Whittier Foundation is based in Pasadena, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 956027493.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lk Whittier 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 Lk Whittier Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.