The Hunter Whealdon Foundation
The Hunter Whealdon Foundation is a private foundation based in Metairie, Louisiana. Its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Hunter Whealdon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hunter Whealdon Foundation gave $37K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,500
- +37.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,028
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $313,166
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Hunter Whealdon Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 609 Metairie Rd Pmb 292, Metairie, LA 70005
Phone: (504) 581-2022
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hunter Whealdon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 89% of grant dollars went to Louisiana recipients, 5% to New York, 3% to Florida, and 3% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hunter Whealdon Foundation gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $37K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 18 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $36,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $313,166 | $44,734 | $38,157 | $36,500 | 18 | $36,500 | $41,734 |
| 2023 | $299,319 | $23,136 | $27,350 | $26,500 | 12 | $26,500 | $23,136 |
| 2022 | $305,648 | $47,891 | $33,977 | $32,000 | 15 | $32,000 | $14,891 |
| 2021 | $291,734 | $83,871 | $45,775 | $29,000 | 18 | $29,000 | $51,213 |
| 2020 | $253,088 | $23,129 | $25,922 | $25,700 | 16 | — | $13,009 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of charitable work: An individual recipient says it relieves human suffering through a Christian discipleship recovery program; an individual recipient says it provides refuge, housing, clothing, meals, and counseling for homeless, transient, and indigent people; and Trinity Christian Community says it supports youth through leadership and spiritual development, educational support, and community outreach.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in therapeutic riding and services for people with special needs (New Heights Therapy Center), low-cost veterinary care and spay/neuter services for pets (Low Cost Animal Medical Center), and assistance to materially poor people through local churches (Food for the Poor). These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $36,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $4,000, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest reported grants were $4,000 to an individual recipient and $2,500 each to Trinity Christian Community, Metropolitan Crime Commission, two individual recipients, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, an individual recipient Charity of SO, and Deacon Ed’s Food and Helping Hand.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph Y Whealdon Jr as President, Michael B Whealdon as Vice President, and Karl E Hoefer as Secretary.
The Hunter Whealdon Foundation is led by Joseph Y. Whealdon Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Y. Whealdon Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karl E. Hoefer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael B. Whealdon
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Hunter Whealdon Foundation
How much does The Hunter Whealdon Foundation give each year?
The Hunter Whealdon Foundation gave $37K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 12 grants.
What is The Hunter Whealdon Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hunter Whealdon Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,028, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hunter Whealdon Foundation give grants?
The Hunter Whealdon Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (5%).
How large is The Hunter Whealdon Foundation?
The Hunter Whealdon Foundation reported $313K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $45K.
What does The Hunter Whealdon Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hunter Whealdon Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hunter Whealdon Foundation's EIN?
The Hunter Whealdon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1600569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hunter Whealdon Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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