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The WF Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization led by Brian White, has a grantmaking scale of $317,000 distributed among 62 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$182.5K
11%

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago, IL
$156K
9%
STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION
Iowa City, IA
$100K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
28
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WF FOUNDATION C/O BRIAN WHITE?
No. WF FOUNDATION C/O BRIAN WHITE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WF FOUNDATION C/O BRIAN WHITE give?
WF FOUNDATION C/O BRIAN WHITE primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and Iowa. 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 WF FOUNDATION C/O BRIAN WHITE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WF FOUNDATION C/O BRIAN WHITE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WF FOUNDATION C/O BRIAN WHITE make each year?
In 2024, WF FOUNDATION C/O BRIAN WHITE awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $317 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WF FOUNDATION C/O BRIAN WHITE fund recently?
In 2024, WF FOUNDATION C/O BRIAN WHITE awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WF FOUNDATION C/O BRIAN WHITE?
WF FOUNDATION C/O BRIAN WHITE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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