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The Whelan Family Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $18,000 distributed among 27 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC
Boston, MA
$100K
29%
HOLY NAME OF THE SACRED HEART OF
NEW BEDFORD, MA
$24.5K
7%
SAVE THE BELLS
FAIRHAVEN, MA
$10K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$100
Median 2nd year grant
$76
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC give?
THE WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Florida, and Delaware. 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 THE WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 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 THE WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $18 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC, HOLY NAME OF THE SACRED HEART OF, and SAVE THE BELLS . More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
THE WHELAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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