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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 yearGrants paidAmount
2025141$4.3M
2024138$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.

RecipientLocationPurposeTax yearAmount
Chicago Childrens AdvocacyChicago, ILGeneral Support2025$140K
WINGS ProgramPalatine, ILSafe House at Wings Metro2025$130K
CARA ProgramChicago, ILGeneral Support2025$125K
The Chicago LighthouseChicago, ILEmployment Services Program2025$120K
Franciscan OutreachChicago, ILGeneral Support2025$115K
BIG SHOULDERS FUNDCHICAGO, ILSUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT2024$100K
Cristo ReyArlington Heights, ILGeneral Support2025$100K
Humble DesignChicago, ILGeneral Support2025$100K
Christ the King Jesuit High SchoolChicago, ILFinancial Aid for Tuition2025$80K
Family RescueChicago, ILGeneral Support2025$75K
Parenting for NonViolenceChicago, ILGeneral Support2025$73K
LOYOLA PRESSCHICAGO, ILHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS2024$70K
South Side Center of HopeChicago, ILGeneral Operating2025$70K
SparkShopChicago, ILEngineering Education2025$50K
Leveling the Playing Field IncWashington, DCChicago Expansion2025$50K
Catholic Theological UnionChicago, ILGeneral Support2025$50K
Josephinum AcademyChicago, ILFinancial Aid2025$50K
PARENTEACH INSTITUTEEVANSTON, ILCHICAGO ROLLOUT2024$50K
EQUALITY DREAM TEAMCHICAGO, ILCHALLENGE GRANT2024$50K
HighSightChicago, ILAcademic Prep2025$40K
Ignite Teen Living ProgramsChicago, ILGeneral Support2025$40K
CHICAGO CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERCHICAGO, ILGENERAL SUPPORT2024$40K
CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL UNIONCHICAGO, ILGENERAL SUPPORT2024$40K
Communities in School of ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral Support2025$40K
Target HOPEMatteson, ILSaturday Academy2025$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
Email
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.

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