The Bob and Pat Whalen Foundation Inc
The Bob and Pat Whalen Foundation Inc is a small public charity based in McCall, Idaho. Its stated mission is to support the education of current and retired military personnel and to make grants to charitable organizations.
The Bob and Pat Whalen Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $69,954
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,115
- -17.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,139
- +29.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Bob and Pat Whalen Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 990, Mccall, ID 83638
Phone: (858) 354-7900
Website: https://whalenfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bob and Pat Whalen Foundation Inc funds
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in McCall, Idaho. Its listed 2020 recipients were located in San Diego, California; Encinitas, California; and Washington, D.C.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 15 grants totaling $5K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,954 | $2,115 | $1,139 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $68,978 | $2,558 | $881 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $62,465 | $667 | $4,351 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $66,149 | $91 | $12,323 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $78,381 | $5,040 | $25,820 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $99,161 | $103,326 | $5,411 | $5,365 | 15 | $711 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to support the education of current and retired military personnel and to make grants to charitable organizations. Its 2020 recipients included the University of San Diego, whose stated mission describes a contemporary Catholic university advancing academic excellence, and Rancho Coastal Humane Society, which describes its work as rescuing and sheltering abandoned companion animals and promoting adoption and community education. Another 2020 recipient, Judicial Watch Inc, describes its mission as promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability in government and fidelity to the rule of law.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported zero grants in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025. In 2020, it gave $1,000 to the University of San Diego, $100 to Rancho Coastal Humane Society, and $35 to Judicial Watch Inc, for a total of $1,135 in grants listed for that year. The available grant amounts do not establish a typical grant size.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert D. Frank as President & CEO.
The Bob and Pat Whalen Foundation Inc is led by Robert D. Frank, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert D. Frank
President & CEO
Secretary → President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert J. Whalen (2020) — CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Bob and Pat Whalen Foundation Inc
How large is The Bob and Pat Whalen Foundation Inc?
The Bob and Pat Whalen Foundation Inc reported $70K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What does The Bob and Pat Whalen Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to support the education of current and retired military personnel and to make grants to charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bob and Pat Whalen Foundation Inc?
The Bob and Pat Whalen Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check whalenfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does The Bob and Pat Whalen Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation is based in McCall, Idaho. Its listed 2020 recipients were located in San Diego, California; Encinitas, California; and Washington, D.C.
What is The Bob and Pat Whalen Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Bob and Pat Whalen Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4086713. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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