Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Merrillville, Indiana, registered in 1998, with $26,707,204 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
701 E 83rd Avenue, Merrillville, IN, 46410 EIN 35-2015808 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$26.7M
▼ 5.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$76.5M
Net assets
$766.3M
Employees
—
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating120 mo reserves · -186% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc: 120 mo reserves · -186% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 701 E 83rd Avenue, Merrillville, IN, 46410
- City
- Merrillville
- State
- Indiana
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Phone
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.3M (FY2016) to $26.7M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $766.3M
Operating margin
-186.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$766.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$766.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,707,204▼5.8% | $76,489,452▼2.9% | $766,258,876▼6.1% | $766,258,876▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $28,351,686▼73.2% | $78,745,575▲144% | $816,041,124▼5.8% | $816,041,124▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $105,867,538▲29.4% | $32,297,959▲11.2% | $866,435,013▲9.3% | $866,435,013▲9.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $81,802,743▼79.9% | $29,043,164▲49.4% | $792,865,434▲7.1% | $792,865,434▲7.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $406,568,633▲16.1% | $19,435,390▲7.5% | $740,105,855▲110% | $740,105,855▲110% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $350,312,570▲1567% | $18,075,552▲407% | $352,972,612▲1602% | $352,972,612▲1602% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $21,010,816▲194% | $3,566,752▼85.8% | $20,735,594▲530% | $20,735,594▲530% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $7,140,165▲212% | $25,044,212▲553% | $3,291,530▼84.5% | $3,291,530▼84.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,288,113 | $3,836,748 | $21,195,577 | $21,195,577 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig White | Pres & Sec | 1 | — |
| Dennis Kackos | Asst. Sec | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth E White | Vp & Treas | 1 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-2015808, based in Merrillville, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-2015808.
- How much revenue does Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc report?
- Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc reported $26,707,204 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Craig White (Pres & Sec).
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Data for Dean & Barbara White Family Foundation Inc (EIN 35-2015808) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.