The Whalen-Wilson Foundation
The Whalen-Wilson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Murrells Inlt, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $156K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $48K.
The Whalen-Wilson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Whalen-Wilson Foundation gave $48K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,000
- -28.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,000
- -28.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,500
- Total assets
- $155,932
- +18.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Whalen-Wilson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sheperd of the Sea Lutheran Church ($43K across 3 grants). Together the top 2 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Whalen-Wilson Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $68K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sheperd of the Sea Lutheran Church Garden City, SC | Pastors Fund | $20,000 |
| Sheperd of the Sea Lutheran Church Garden city, SC | Food Pantry | $18,000 |
| Stephans College Columbia, MO | Schlorarship | $5,000 |
| Sheperd of the Sea Lutheran Church Garden City, SC | Scholarship | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $155,932 | $50,000 | $48,660 | $48,000 | 4 | $144,000 | — | — |
| 2023 | $131,542 | $100,373 | $68,600 | $67,500 | 4 | $68,050 | — | $6,112 |
| 2022 | $99,769 | $4 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 3 | $15,000 | $4 | $4,914 |
| 2021 | $114,765 | $20,094 | $49,550 | $49,000 | 4 | — | — | $6,269 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Whalen-Wilson Foundation is led by Lawrence F Schliessmann, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lawrence F Schliessmann
President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aseia Schliessman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clarissa M Schliessman
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth G Schliessmann
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Whalen-Wilson Foundation
How much does The Whalen-Wilson Foundation give each year?
The Whalen-Wilson Foundation gave $48K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $68K across 4 grants.
What is The Whalen-Wilson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Whalen-Wilson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,500, and its average grant was $12,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Whalen-Wilson Foundation give grants?
The Whalen-Wilson Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Garden City, SC (3 grants).
Does The Whalen-Wilson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Whalen-Wilson Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Whalen-Wilson Foundation?
The Whalen-Wilson Foundation reported $156K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $50K.
What is The Whalen-Wilson Foundation's EIN?
The Whalen-Wilson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0765617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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