Private foundation · EIN 26-2141980 · Las Vegas, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Whitt Family Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 33 grants paid, $455K total, median $10K. 30% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
33
$455K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NV
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Impact Hub ArmeniaLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted charitable$60K
Three Square Food BankNorth Las Vegas, NVUnrestricted charitable$50K
Days for GirlsMount Vernon, WAUnrestricted charitable$25K
Partners in HealthBoston, MAUnrestricted charitable$25K
Food Bank of Northern NvSparks, NVUnrestricted charitable$25K
CoreLas Vegas, NVUnrestricted charitable$25K
Disaster PhilanthropyWashington, DCUnrestricted charitable$25K
Sacred Heart Medical CenterEugene, ORUnrestricted charitable$25K
Community Outreach Patient EmpowermGallup, NMUnrestricted charitable$20K
Champions for ChildrenEnola, PAUnrestricted charitable$15K
Our CenterLongmont, COUnrestricted chartiable$15K
Intercambio Uniting CommunitiesBoulder, COUnrestricted charitable$10K
Ronald McDonald House Las VegasLas Vegas, NVUnrestricted charitable$10K
Spread the Word NevadaHenderson, NVUnrestricted charitable$10K
Girls on the RunLas Vegas, NVUnrestricted charitable$10K
Nv Partnership for Homeless YouthLas Vegas, NVUnrestricted charitable$10K
Colorado I Have a Dream FoundationDenver, COUnrestricted charitable$10K
Henrys PlaceLas Vegas, NVUnrestricted charitable$10K
MS Society Co Left Hand FoundationLongmont, COUnrestricted charitable$5,000
Best Friends Animal SanctuaryKanab, UTUnrestricted charitable$5,000
The Gentle BarnSanta Clarita, CAUnrestricted charitable$5,000
Girls Inc of Orange CountySanta Ana, CAUnrestricted charitable$5,000
Helen Woodward Animal CenterRancho Santa Fe, CAUnrestricted charitable$5,000
Msi United StatesWashington, DCUnrestricted charitable$5,000
Paws and StripesAlbuquerque, NMUnrestricted charitable$5,000
The Lullaby ConnectionLas Vegas, NVUnrestricted charitable$5,000
Communities in Schools of NevadaLas Vegas, NVUnrestricted charitable$5,000
Life Transition Meditation CenterSanta Fe, NMUnrestricted charitable$5,000
Orange County Animal AlliesHuntington Beach, CAUnrestricted charitable$5,000
Green ChimneysBrewster, NYUnrestricted charitable$5,000
Pet PartnersBellevue, WAUnrestricted charitable$5,000
Sheldrick Wildlife TrustLaguna Hills, CAUnrestricted charitable$5,000
Feeding Tampa BayTampa, FLUnrestricted charitable$5,000

By state: Nevada 10 · California 6 · Colorado 4 · New Mexico 3 · Washington 2 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Whitt Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada, administered in care of Diane Wallace, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Whitt Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Whitt Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $455K across 33 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Whitt Family Foundation give?

Nevada (10 grants), California (6 grants), Colorado (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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