The Whitney Foundation
Fresno, California · EIN 770534123 · Private foundation
The Whitney Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2018) reports $1.4M in annual giving against $851K in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 28 grants for The Whitney Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Whitney Foundation funds
The Whitney Foundation's IRS filings do not carry a single dominant program area — its grants span a range of nonprofit organizations. The grant examples below illustrate what it has funded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley Community Foundation To cultivate smart philanthropy, lead, and invest in solutions that build stronger communities. | Fresno, CA | $540K | 2018 |
| Fresno Metro Ministry Advocate for the health and well-being of the Fresno community. | Fresno, CA | $200K | 2017 |
| San Joaquin River Parkway To preserve and restore San Joaquin River lands having ecological, scenic or historic significance; to educate the public on the need for st | Fresno, CA | $125K | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from The Whitney Foundation
From The Whitney 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 Whitney Foundation
- Does The Whitney Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Whitney Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Whitney Foundation fund?
- The Whitney Foundation's grants focus on a range of charitable causes. Example recipients include Central Valley Community Foundation, Fresno Metro Ministry, San Joaquin River Parkway. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Whitney Foundation give in grants?
- The Whitney Foundation reported $1.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2018). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.2M over 28 grants.
- Where is The Whitney Foundation located?
- The Whitney Foundation is based in Fresno, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770534123.
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