Private foundation · EIN 20-2061958 · Bloomington, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $158K total, median $1,000. 29% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$158K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in IN
29%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.6M

Grants paid in 2024

31 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
National MS Society North California ChapterSan Diego, CAGeneral fund$65K
Bloomington Parks FoundationBloomington, INGeneral fund$31K
Carabelle Christian Center IncCarrabelle, FLGeneral fund$9,850
Iu FoundationBloomington, INGeneral fund$9,750
Depauw UniversityGreencastle, INGeneral fund$6,000
CcefGlenside, PAGeneral fund$5,346
FIRST United Methodist ChurchBloomington, INGeneral purpose$5,000
Penn Champions Club Weightman HallPhiladelphia, PAGeneral fund$4,500
Christ Community ChurchChicago, ILGeneral fund$3,000
W & M BasketballWilliamsburg, VAGeneral fund$2,000
Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NYGeneral fund$1,500
CrosswayWheaton, ILGeneral fund$1,500
Twinless Twin Support GroupYpsilanti, MIGeneral purpose$1,500
The Gospel CoalitionColumbia, MOGeneral fund$1,057
Branson SchoolsBranson, MOGeneral purpose$1,000
Community Kitchen of Monroe CountyBloomington, INGeneral purpose$1,000
Highland Park United Methodist ChurDallas, TXGeneral fund$1,000
Live on the AveSan Anselmo, CAGeneral fund$1,000
Pals BloomingtonBloomington, INGeneral fund$1,000
ResolveMcLean, VAGeneral fund$1,000
San Domenico SchoolSan Anselmo, CAGeneral fund$1,000
St John's Episcopal ChurchRoss, CAGeneral fund$1,000
UC Hastings College of LawSan Francisco, CAGeneral purpose$1,000
Bhss Girls BasketballBloomington, INGeneral purpose$500
Parks and Recreation City of BloomingtonBloomington, INGeneral fund$500
St George Island Volunteer Fire deEastpoint, FLGeneral fund$500
Alzheimer's AssociationWashington, DCGeneral fund$250
Chicago Area Runners AssociationChicago, ILGeneral fund$250
Seton Hall UniversityGreensburg, PAGeneral fund$250
Hoosier Hills Food BankBloomington, INGeneral fund$200
The Penn Fund University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral purpose$100

By state: California 5 · Indiana 9 · Florida 2 · Pennsylvania 4 · Illinois 3 · Virginia 2

About this foundation

Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Bloomington, Indiana, administered in care of James L Whitlatch, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $158K across 31 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Webster Gladstone Foundation Inc give?

California (5 grants), Indiana (9 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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