How to apply
In concise form description of activities, and an explanation of needs, a current and ensuing budget and detail of admin expenses and salaries Contact: John T Lindholm Executive Dir, G-9460 S Saginaw Rd Suite J, Grand Blanc, Mi, 8107673600 Deadlines: April 30 of each year Restrictions: Genesee county area, including the city of flint, with an emphasis on (1) basic human needs for underprivileged and (2) cultural activities
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
34 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flint Institute of ArtsFlint, MI | See note 2 | $300K |
| Fim-Whiting AuditoriumFlint, MI | See note 2 | $200K |
| Flint Institute of MusicFlint, MI | See note 2 | $100K |
| Food Bank of Eastern MichiganFlint, MI | See note 2 | $75K |
| Sloan Museum Longway PlanetariumFlint, MI | See note 2 | $75K |
| YMCA Greater FlintFlint, MI | See note 2 | $55K |
| St Paul's Episcopal ChurchFlint, MI | See note 2 | $50K |
| Durant-Dort Carriage Co FoundationFlint, MI | See note 2 | $40K |
| The New McCree TheatreFlint, MI | See note 2 | $30K |
| United Way of Genesee CountyFlint, MI | See note 2 | $30K |
| Whaley Histroic House MuseumFlint, MI | See note 2 | $30K |
| Cancer Research InstituteNew York, NY | See note 2 | $25K |
| Flint Jewish FederationFlint, MI | See note 2 | $25K |
| Shelter of Flint IncFlint, MI | See note 2 | $25K |
| United Negro College FundSouhfield, MI | See note 2 | $25K |
| Urban Renaissance CenterFlint, MI | See note 2 | $20K |
| The Glenwood Heritage FundFenton, MI | See note 2 | $20K |
| Lifeline PilotsPeoria, IL | See note 2 | $18K |
| Girl Scouts of Se MichiganDetroit, MI | See note 2 | $15K |
| American Diabetes AssociationHagerstown, MD | See note 2-camp midicha | $15K |
| National Giving AllianceBurton, MI | See note 2 | $15K |
| Miracle FlightsLas Vegas, NV | See note 2 | $12K |
| New Direction Youth ProgramFlint, MI | See note 2 | $10K |
| Muscular Dystrophy AssociationChicago, IL | See note 2 | $10K |
| Michigan Dyslexia InstituteFlint, MI | See note 2 | $10K |
| Hurley FoundationFlint, MI | See note 2 | $10K |
| Genesse Co Free Medical ClinicFlint, MI | See note 2 | $10K |
| Lions Visually Impaired Youth CampLapeer, MI | See note 2 | $10K |
| Michigan ProductionsFlint, MI | See note 2 | $10K |
| Leader Dogs for the BlindRochester Hills, MI | See note 2 | $10K |
| Sylvester Broome Empowerment VillagFlint, MI | See note 2 | $10K |
| Boy Scounts of America-Flint UrbanFlint, MI | See note 2 | $8,000 |
| Scouting AmericaDetroit, MI | See note 2 | $8,000 |
| Crossover OutreachFlint, MI | See note 2 | $2,500 |
By state: Michigan 29 · Illinois 2 · New York 1 · Maryland 1 · Nevada 1
About this foundation
Whiting Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Blanc, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1941. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Whiting Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. In concise form description of activities, and an explanation of needs, a current and ensuing budget and detail of admin expenses and salaries Deadlines: April 30 of each year.
How much does Whiting Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.3M across 34 grants, a median of $19K.
Where does Whiting Foundation give?
Michigan (29 grants), Illinois (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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