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Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based model, providing a total of $1.6 million in grants to 10 selected grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on an invitation-only basis for funding opportunities. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$1.6M
2024
Grantees funded
10
Multi-year grantees
70%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$57.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$75K
P
Paula Whalen
Board Member
A
Alba Wylie
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KENNETH WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. KENNETH WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KENNETH WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
KENNETH WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Arizona, and Texas. 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 KENNETH WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KENNETH WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $58 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KENNETH WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, KENNETH WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KENNETH WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, KENNETH WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include ALPORT SYNDROME FOUNDATION INC, The Monarch School Monarch Institute for Neurological Diff, and University of Southern California. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KENNETH WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
KENNETH WHALEN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.