Private foundation · EIN 86-1033226 · Gilbert, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Wilhoit 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: 17 grants paid, $160K total, median $5,000. 88% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$160K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in AZ
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Salvation ArmyPhoenix, AZProgram support$25K
St Mary's Food BankPhoenix, AZProgram support$25K
St Vincent de Paul SocietyPhoenix, AZProgram support$25K
Asu FoundationTempe, AZProgram support$15K
Betty Ford Alpine GardensVail, COProgram support$15K
St Mary MagdaleneGilbert, AZProgram support$12K
Arizona Humane SocietyPhoenix, AZProgram support$5,000
Diocese of PhoenixPhoenix, AZProgram support$5,000
Intrepid Fallen Heroes FundNew York, NYProgram support$5,000
Robinson RanchPhoenix, AZProgram support$5,000
Catholic CharitiesPhoenix, AZProgram support$3,750
Lutheran Social Services of the SouthwestPhoenix, AZProgram support$3,750
St Joseph the WorkerPhoenix, AZProgram support$3,750
The Foster AlliancePhoenix, AZProgram support$3,750
Aid to Women CenterTempe, AZProgram support$3,000
Chatting With Char CharTempe, AZProgram support$2,500
Special OlympicsGoodyear, AZProgram support$2,500

By state: Arizona 15 · Colorado 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

The Wilhoit Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Gilbert, Arizona, administered in care of Ironwood Investment Counsel, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 The Wilhoit 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 The Wilhoit Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $160K across 17 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Wilhoit Foundation give?

Arizona (15 grants), Colorado (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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