Private foundation · EIN 99-1264478 · Watkinsville, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mickey and Lorana Whiting Charitable 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: 8 grants paid, $6,056 total, median $491. 38% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$6,056
Median grant
$491
Stays in GA
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bernstein Funeral HomeAthens, GAPaid directly to funeral home; extremely needy family$2,501
Lds Church- Bergland Ontario BranchBergland, CADirect to LDS Church; 100th anniversary$1,015
Lds Church Mtc- South AfricaRoodeport, SFc o local LDS Church leader$824
Support for Minor Children- LesothoNa, LTGoFundMe; orphaned children support$583
Lds Church- Athens 1st WardWatkinsville, GADirect to LDS Church; missionary fund$400
Lds Church- Athens 1st WardWatkinsville, GAc o local LDS Church leader; activity expenses$350
Lds Church- Ysa Branch Kent WaKent, WAc o local LDS Church leader; activity expenses$207
Africa Area Dental SpecialistNa, SFc o Dr. Sam Harker; dentist$176

By state: Georgia 3 · INTL 4 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Mickey and Lorana Whiting Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Watkinsville, Georgia, tax-exempt since 2025. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Mickey and Lorana Whiting Charitable 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 Mickey and Lorana Whiting Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $6,056 across 8 grants, a median of $491.

Where does Mickey and Lorana Whiting Charitable Foundation give?

Georgia (3 grants), INTL (4 grants), Washington (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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