White Flag Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-1565152
Foundation Overview
Based in Lac Du Flambeau, WI, White Flag Foundation has awarded 201 grants totaling $712,793 to organizations in Illinois, Ohio and 19 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $50,500, with a median award of $750.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
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New Applicant Friendliness
16 of 28 recipients (57%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 28% in Illinois and funding distributed across 21 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Kenilworth (23%), Evanston (23%), Winnetka (20%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 331% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into White Flag Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lakeland Discovery Center | $1,000 | Manitowish Waters, WI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Wesleyan University | $634 | Middletown, CT, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Denison University | $35,900 | Granville, OH, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | $1,200 | Kenilworth, IL, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Minocqua Winter Park | $517 | Minocqua, WI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Indian Hill Scholarship Fund | $500 | Winnetka, IL, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Northwestern University | $7,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Nyc | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | $255 | Columbus, OH, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | $1,020 | Bowie, MD, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Lakeland Area Scholarship Fund Inc | $5,000 | Minocqua, WI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Ted Foundation Inc | $27,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Lac Du Flambeau Fire And Ambulance Department | $500 | Lac Du Flambeau, WI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| North Lakeland Discovery Center | $1,000 | Manitowish Waters, WI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Wesleyan University | $634 | Middletown, CT, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Denison University | $35,900 | Granville, OH, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | $1,200 | Kenilworth, IL, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Minocqua Winter Park | $517 | Minocqua, WI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Indian Hill Scholarship Fund | $500 | Winnetka, IL, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Northwestern University | $7,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Nyc | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | $255 | Columbus, OH, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | $1,020 | Bowie, MD, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Lakeland Area Scholarship Fund Inc | $5,000 | Minocqua, WI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Ted Foundation Inc | $27,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Lac Du Flambeau Fire And Ambulance Department | $500 | Lac Du Flambeau, WI, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Honorable Order Of Kentucky Colonels | $773 | Louisville, KY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| North Lakeland Discovery Center | $500 | Manitowish Waters, WI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Wesleyan University | $500 | Middletown, CT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lakeland Ski Touring Club Founding | $1,031 | Minocqua, WI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Urban Land Institute | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Denison University | $25,000 | Granville, OH, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Pelotonia | $259 | Columbus, OH, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| March To The Top | $1,031 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Mayo Clinic | $2,500 | Rochester, MN, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | $1,330 | Kenilworth, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Fe University | $256 | Hurley, WI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Morgante Wilson Foundation | $522 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Boulder Outdoor Survival School | $103 | Boulder, UT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Minocqua Winter Park | $516 | Minocqua, WI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Indian Hill Scholarship Fund | $500 | Winnetka, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | $1,000 | Kenilworth, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Denison University | $25,000 | Granville, OH, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| University Of North Carolina Chapel Hill | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Urban Land Institute | $350 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Indian Hill Club Scholorship Foundation | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Good Grief Inc | $250 | Morristown, NJ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic | $1,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ukrainian Congress Committee Of America | $1,069 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Northwestern University Giving | $7,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | $1,000 | Kenilworth, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Denison University | $25,000 | Granville, OH, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| University Of North Carolina Chapel Hill | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Urban Land Institute | $350 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Indian Hill Club Scholorship Foundation | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Good Grief Inc | $250 | Morristown, NJ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic | $1,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ukrainian Congress Committee Of America | $1,069 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Northwestern University Giving | $7,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | $1,000 | Kenilworth, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Denison University | $25,000 | Granville, OH, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| University Of North Carolina Chapel Hill | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Urban Land Institute | $350 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Indian Hill Club Scholorship Foundation | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Good Grief Inc | $250 | Morristown, NJ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic | $1,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ukrainian Congress Committee Of America | $1,069 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Northwestern University Giving | $7,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | $1,000 | Kenilworth, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Denison University | $50,500 | Granville, OH, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Kentucky Colonels | $750 | Louisville, KY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| University Of North Carolina Chapel Hill | $11,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| North Lakeland Discovery Center | $1,000 | Manitowish Waters, WI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wttw | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wbez | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Fenix Family Health Center | $1,000 | Highwood, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Urban Land Institute | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wesleyan University | $1,500 | Middleton, CT, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Community Partners For Affordable Housing | $750 | Libertyville, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| George Pocock Rowing Foundation | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Lakeland Ski Touring Foundation Inc | $500 | Minocqua, WI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Indian Hill Club Scholorship Foundation | $750 | Winnetka, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Metrosquash | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | $1,000 | Kenilworth, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Denison University | $50,500 | Granville, OH, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Kentucky Colonels | $750 | Louisville, KY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| University Of North Carolina Chapel Hill | $11,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| North Lakeland Discovery Center | $1,000 | Manitowish Waters, WI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wttw | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wbez | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Fenix Family Health Center | $1,000 | Highwood, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Urban Land Institute | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wesleyan University | $1,500 | Middleton, CT, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Community Partners For Affordable Housing | $750 | Libertyville, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| George Pocock Rowing Foundation | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Lakeland Ski Touring Foundation Inc | $500 | Minocqua, WI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Indian Hill Club Scholorship Foundation | $750 | Winnetka, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Metrosquash | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | $1,000 | Kenilworth, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Denison University | $50,500 | Granville, OH, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Kentucky Colonels | $750 | Louisville, KY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| University Of North Carolina Chapel Hill | $11,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| North Lakeland Discovery Center | $1,000 | Manitowish Waters, WI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wttw | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wbez | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Fenix Family Health Center | $1,000 | Highwood, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Urban Land Institute | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wesleyan University | $1,500 | Middleton, CT, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Community Partners For Affordable Housing | $750 | Libertyville, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| George Pocock Rowing Foundation | $100 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Lakeland Ski Touring Foundation Inc | $500 | Minocqua, WI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Indian Hill Club Scholorship Foundation | $750 | Winnetka, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Metrosquash | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | $1,000 | Kenilworth, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Denison University | $11,422 | Granville, OH, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Kentucky Colonels | $850 | Louisville, KY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| University Of North Carolina Chapel Hill | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Kellogg School Of Management | $7,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Medium | $50 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Northwoods Land Trust | $250 | Eagle River, WI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| North Lakeland Discovery Center | $1,000 | Manitowish Waters, WI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Cheshire Project-annie | $250 | Lincoln, VT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Eb Unplugged | $1,108 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | $50 | Laguna Hills, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | $1,000 | Kenilworth, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Denison University | $11,422 | Granville, OH, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Kentucky Colonels | $850 | Louisville, KY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| University Of North Carolina Chapel Hill | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Kellogg School Of Management | $7,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Medium | $50 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Northwoods Land Trust | $250 | Eagle River, WI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| North Lakeland Discovery Center | $1,000 | Manitowish Waters, WI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Cheshire Project-annie | $250 | Lincoln, VT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Eb Unplugged | $1,108 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | $50 | Laguna Hills, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | $1,000 | Kenilworth, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Denison University | $11,422 | Granville, OH, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Kentucky Colonels | $850 | Louisville, KY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| University Of North Carolina Chapel Hill | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Kellogg School Of Management | $7,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Medium | $50 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Northwoods Land Trust | $250 | Eagle River, WI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| North Lakeland Discovery Center | $1,000 | Manitowish Waters, WI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Cheshire Project-annie | $250 | Lincoln, VT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Eb Unplugged | $1,108 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | $50 | Laguna Hills, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Urban Land Institute | $200 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | $500 | Aurora, CO, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| First Descents Org | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Northwestern Alumni Association | $2,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $250 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| 826-826 Boston Annie Dade | $106 | Roxbury, MA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | $3,100 | Kenilworth, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Ihc Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Sundance Institute | $22,200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Top Honors Inc | $100 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | $256 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitbale | 2018 |
| Kentucky Colonels Good Works | $750 | Louisville, KY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Voca | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| North Lakeland Discovery Center | $1,000 | Manitowish Waters, WI, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Art Student League | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Fenix Family Clinic | $500 | Highwood, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Posse Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Indian Hill Club Scholorship Foundation | $500 | Winnetka, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado | $250 | Aurora, CO, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Zen Hospice Project | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Samaritan Community Center | $500 | Rogers, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Wesleyan University Giving | $1,000 | Middletown, CT, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Denison University | $4,500 | Granville, OH, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Wttw Public Television | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Remote Area Medical | $2,000 | Rockford, TN, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Innovating Health International | $500 | Pompano Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Partners In Health Family Medicine | $2,000 | Westminster, CO, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | $500 | Madison, WI, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Clyfford Still Museum | $150 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Girls Athletic Leadership Schools | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Urban Land Foundation | $150 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art Denver | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Limb Preservation Foundation | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Kentucky Colonels Good Works | $1,000 | Louisville, KY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Voca | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| North Lakeland Discovery Center | $1,000 | Manitowish Waters, WI, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Art Student League | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Rocky Mountain Public Pbs | $257 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Racepartner | $400 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Movember Charity | $254 | Culver City, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| American Civil Liberty | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Fenix Family Clinic | $1,000 | Highwood, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Posse Foundation | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| George Pocock Rowing Center | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Indian Hill Club Scholorship Foundation | $250 | Winnetka, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 26-1565152 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 644 OAK ST Winnetka, IL 60093-2665 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee White Flag Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Joanne S Johnson |
|---|---|
| Vp, Treasurer | Jeffrey L Johnson |
| Director | Andrew Johnson |
| Director | Remy Johnson |
Forms 990-PF
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