Boston Whaler Foundation
Boston Whaler Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $91K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K.
Boston Whaler Foundation at a glance
In short: Boston Whaler Foundation gave $8K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $8,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $8,000
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $90,700
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Boston Whaler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Cong Ohel Faiga Ela ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Ohel Faiga Ela Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $90,700 | $99,000 | $8,300 | $8,000 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Boston Whaler Foundation is led by Paula M Pignataro, Trustee on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Paula M Pignataro
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Boston Whaler Foundation
How much does Boston Whaler Foundation give each year?
Boston Whaler Foundation gave $8K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is Boston Whaler Foundation?
Boston Whaler Foundation reported $91K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $99K.
Where does Boston Whaler Foundation operate?
Boston Whaler Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is Boston Whaler Foundation's EIN?
Boston Whaler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3146743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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