The Whiting Foundation
Grand Blanc, Michigan · EIN 386056693 · Private foundation
Based in Grand Blanc, Michigan, The Whiting Foundation has awarded $4.0M across 131 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Flint Institute of Music. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Whiting Foundation funds
The Whiting Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, higher education, housing & homelessness, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include men boys, women girls.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint Institute of Music SEE NOTE 2 | Flint, MI | $300K | 2024 |
| Flint Institute of Music SEE NOTE 2 | Flint, MI | $300K | 2023 |
| Flint Institute of Music SEE NOTE 2 | Flint, MI | $210K | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from The Whiting Foundation
From The Whiting Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about The Whiting Foundation
- Does The Whiting Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Whiting Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Whiting Foundation fund?
- The Whiting Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Flint Institute of Music. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Whiting Foundation give in grants?
- The Whiting Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2026 lists $1.3M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.0M over 131 grants.
- Where is The Whiting Foundation located?
- The Whiting Foundation is based in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 386056693.
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