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WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION

WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION

Houston, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
46-5357542
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION

Houston, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
46-5357542
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The Whalen Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $120,000 across five grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$120K

2024
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
80%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

6

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
M
Mary Katherine Seibert
Board Member
M
Michele W Stanton
Board Member
V
Virginia a Whalen
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Texas, and New York. 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 WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $120 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC, BREAKTHROUGH T1D, and TEXAS LIONS CAMP INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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