Private foundation · EIN 95-4583560 · Pasadena, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Witherbee 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: 8 grants paid, $232K total, median $30K. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$232K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mountain Communities Boys & Girls ClubCrestline, CATo assit kids reach$55K
One CollectiveElgin, ILGeneral operations$40K
Inheritance FireNashville, TNTo help provide public safety$35K
Harambee MinistriesPasadena, CATo help families with educations and leadership$30K
Olive CrestSanta Ana, CATo transform the lives of children in crisis$30K
Fostering Youth IndependenceSanta Clarita, CAHelp provide reources for kids$25K
Call to Worship Ministries IncBelleville, ILTo help orphans$9,600
ForngoLawrenceville, GAGeneral operations$7,500

By state: California 4 · Illinois 2 · Tennessee 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Witherbee Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pasadena, California, administered in care of Christeena Kale, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Witherbee 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 Witherbee Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $232K across 8 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Witherbee Foundation give?

California (4 grants), Illinois (2 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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