Private foundation · EIN 77-0250057 · Menlo Park, California

Howard and Betty White 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 34 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $20K. 74% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
34
$1.3M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CA
74%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Menlo Park Presbyterian ChurchMenlo Park, CAGeneral$333K
Hope UnlimitedPortola Valley, CAGeneral$130K
Mercy ShipsLindale, TXGeneral$120K
Youth ReachStockton, CAGeneral$95K
Young Life WoodleafHarlan, IAGeneral$45K
Peninsula Ball FoundationRedwood City, CAGeneral$40K
Second Harvest Food BankSan Jose, CAGeneral$40K
Prison Fellowship MinistriesLansdowne, VAGeneral$35K
Bible Study FelloeshipSan Antonio, TXGeneral$30K
Hope InsitiuteJefferson, TNGeneral$30K
Peninsula Humane SocietyBurlingame, CAGeneral$30K
American Cancer SocietyCampbell, CAGeneral$26K
Alzheimers AssociationSan Jose, CAGeneral$25K
Pathways Hospice FoundationSunnyvale, CAGeneral$25K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral$25K
City Team MinistriesSan Jose, CAGeneral$20K
Eastside College Preparatory School IncEast Palo Alto, CAGeneral$20K
Peninsula Volunteers IncMenlo Park, CAGeneral$20K
Reikes CenterMenlo Park, CAGeneral$20K
Stanford Womens Cancer CenterPalo Alto, CAGeneral$18K
Oak Grove Christian MinistryLos Altos, CAGeneral$17K
Denison University Varsity FootballGranville, OHGeneral$15K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral$15K
Job TrainMenlo Park, CAGeneral$15K
Menlo Atherton Football AssociationMenlo Park, CAGeneral$15K
Peninsula Family ServiceSan Mateo, CAGeneral$15K
Pets in NeedRedwood City, CAGeneral$15K
Compassion BridgesSanta Clara, CAGeneral$10K
International Justice MissionArlington, VAGeneral$10K
Mt Hermon FundMount Herman, CAGeneral$10K
Sutter Care at HomeSan Mateo, CAGeneral$10K
Lucile Packard Children's HospitalPalo Alto, CAGeneral$5,000
Menlo Park Presbyterian ChurchMenlo Park, CAGeneral$5,000
Young Life SFSan Francisco, CAGeneral$3,373

By state: California 25 · Texas 2 · Virginia 2 · Iowa 1 · Tennessee 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Howard and Betty White Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Menlo Park, California. 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 Howard and Betty White Foundation 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 Howard and Betty White Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 34 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Howard and Betty White Foundation give?

California (25 grants), Texas (2 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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