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Form 990-PFTax year 2019EIN 77-0534123

The Whitney Foundation

A private foundation in Fresno, CA. Its return for tax year 2019 lists 8 grants and $829,863 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2019 (period ending Dec 31, 2019), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
The Whitney Foundation
323 W Cromwell
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 435-8072
Form and materials
Pre-application, Proof of 501(c) status, description of proposed project, other funding sources, and a detailed budget for the proposed project
Deadlines
By third quarter annual meeting.
Restrictions
Programs to support basic health programs and basic housing needs for children and adults.

Assets and giving by year

2 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2019

    $829,863

    Grants listed
    8
    Assets, end of year
    $0

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,426,910

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $850,972

Grants paid in 2019

8 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Central Valley Community FoundationFresno, CA

    To cultivate smart philanthropy, lead, and invest in solutions that build stronger communities.

    $326,363
  2. California State University Fresno FoundationFresno, CA

    Receive, hold, invest and administer property and to make expenditures to or for the benefit of California State University, Fresno

    $300,000
  3. LEAP CharitiesBoise, ID

    To provide creative out-of-the-box solutions to Idaho's affordable housing crisis.

    $71,000
  4. Boise State University FoundationBoise, ID

    To raise funds and support for Boise State University's programs, prudently manage all private funds donated to the University, and act as an envoy and link between the University and its constituencies.

    $50,000
  5. Arte AmericasFresno, CA

    To preserve and to celebrate the lived experiences of Latinxcommunities forfuture generations and develop further event training and education for their communities.

    $25,000
  6. Madera County Arts CouncilMadera, CA

    To provide residents and visitors access to art and culture through diverse programs and services, promote art education, and support local artists and arts groups.

    $25,000
  7. United Way of Treasure ValleyBoise, ID

    To fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community

    $25,000
  8. American Red CrossFresno, CA

    Providing services to American armed forces and disaster relief services ariound the world.

    $7,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $351,36345% of the total
  2. Education2 grants $350,00045% of the total
  3. International aid1 grant $71,0009% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California5 grants $683,863
  2. Idaho3 grants $146,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Ellen BushExecutive Director Hours 20Pay $0
  • Nicole Sirak-IrwinTreasurer Hours 1Pay $0
  • Barry FalkeDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Don R SimmonsVice President Hours 1Pay $0
  • Arthur LopezDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dr Jenelle PittSecretary Hours 1Pay $0
  • Song VangPresident Hours 2Pay $0
  • Peter Y VangDirector Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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