DEAN & BARBARA WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
Merrillville, IN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
35-2015808
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The DEAN & BARBARA WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, operating exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation distributed a total of $71.8 million across 15 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CROSSROADS YMCA INC
$96.8M
34%

FRANCISCAN HEALTH FOUNDATION INC
$20M
7%
TRUSTEES OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY
$18M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$537.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.8M
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DEAN & BARBARA WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
No. DEAN & BARBARA WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DEAN & BARBARA WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC give?
DEAN & BARBARA WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Illinois, and Colorado. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DEAN & BARBARA WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DEAN & BARBARA WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $537 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DEAN & BARBARA WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, DEAN & BARBARA WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $71.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DEAN & BARBARA WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, DEAN & BARBARA WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CROSSROADS YMCA INC, FRANCISCAN HEALTH FOUNDATION INC, and TRUSTEES OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DEAN & BARBARA WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
DEAN & BARBARA WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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