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The Whitehead Foundation Inc

Lenox, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 474303914  ·  Private foundation

The Whitehead Foundation Inc is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $2.2M in annual giving against $45.4M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 387 grants for The Whitehead Foundation Inc. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$2.2M
Indexed giving (FY2021)
$45.4M
Assets (FY2021)
387
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What The Whitehead Foundation Inc funds

The Whitehead Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include rural communities, youth pop.

rural communitiesyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Harvard Divinity School
SUSTAINABLE PEACE INITIATIVE
Cambridge, MA$500K2020
The Putney School
DIRECTORS DISCRETION
Putney, VT$500K2021
Harvard Divinity School
SUSTAINABLE PEACE INITIATIVE
Cambridge, MA$500K2021

How to apply for funding from The Whitehead Foundation Inc

The Whitehead Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at roaringbrookfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Whitehead Foundation Inc

Does The Whitehead Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
The Whitehead Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does The Whitehead Foundation Inc fund?
The Whitehead Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Harvard Divinity School, The Putney School. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Whitehead Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Whitehead Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.8M over 387 grants.
Where is The Whitehead Foundation Inc located?
The Whitehead Foundation Inc is based in Lenox, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 474303914.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Whitehead Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Whitehead Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.