WP & HB White Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 36-2601558 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $7.6M
- Grants reported
- 279
- Median grant
- $25K
- Future commitments
- $475.5K
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 141 | $4.3M |
| 2024 | 138 | $3.3M |
Where WP & HB White Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Childrens Advocacy | Chicago, IL | General Support | 2025 | $140K |
| WINGS Program | Palatine, IL | Safe House at Wings Metro | 2025 | $130K |
| CARA Program | Chicago, IL | General Support | 2025 | $125K |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | Chicago, IL | Employment Services Program | 2025 | $120K |
| Franciscan Outreach | Chicago, IL | General Support | 2025 | $115K |
| BIG SHOULDERS FUND | CHICAGO, IL | SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $100K |
| Cristo Rey | Arlington Heights, IL | General Support | 2025 | $100K |
| Humble Design | Chicago, IL | General Support | 2025 | $100K |
| Christ the King Jesuit High School | Chicago, IL | Financial Aid for Tuition | 2025 | $80K |
| Family Rescue | Chicago, IL | General Support | 2025 | $75K |
| Parenting for NonViolence | Chicago, IL | General Support | 2025 | $73K |
| LOYOLA PRESS | CHICAGO, IL | HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS | 2024 | $70K |
| South Side Center of Hope | Chicago, IL | General Operating | 2025 | $70K |
| SparkShop | Chicago, IL | Engineering Education | 2025 | $50K |
| Leveling the Playing Field Inc | Washington, DC | Chicago Expansion | 2025 | $50K |
| Catholic Theological Union | Chicago, IL | General Support | 2025 | $50K |
| Josephinum Academy | Chicago, IL | Financial Aid | 2025 | $50K |
| PARENTEACH INSTITUTE | EVANSTON, IL | CHICAGO ROLLOUT | 2024 | $50K |
| EQUALITY DREAM TEAM | CHICAGO, IL | CHALLENGE GRANT | 2024 | $50K |
| HighSight | Chicago, IL | Academic Prep | 2025 | $40K |
| Ignite Teen Living Programs | Chicago, IL | General Support | 2025 | $40K |
| CHICAGO CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $40K |
| CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL UNION | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $40K |
| Communities in School of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General Support | 2025 | $40K |
| Target HOPE | Matteson, IL | Saturday Academy | 2025 | $40K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- STEVEN R WHITE
- Address
- 540 Frontage Rd Ste 3240 Northfield, IL, 60093
- Phone
- 8474461441
- srwhite@ameritech.net
- Deadlines
- 15th day of the quarter
- Application materials
- The W.P. & H.B. White Foundation provides funding to organizations in the Chicago metropolitan area that contribute to the future good of our society, primarily in the areas of education, health, housing and human services, with an emphasis on helping those most in need. There is an on-line grant application form which can be found on the website on the Grant Application tab.
- Restrictions
- Grants are basically limited to Illinois charities for general operating expenses and specific programs however the Foundation does not support visual and performing arts individuals endowments or fund raising events
About this data
Figures are aggregated from WP & HB White Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.