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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Whelan Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, focusing instead on relationship-based funding through invitation only. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $83,000 across 43 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$83K
2024
Grantees funded
43
Multi-year grantees
44%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
W
William F Whelan
Board Member
K
Kathleen J Whelan
Board Member
B
Brian C Whelan
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Louisiana, and Washington. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $83 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM, ROSE HILL FOUNDATION, and THE GROSSE POINTE ACADEMY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.