TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc
TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It focuses principally on providing resources and support related to complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), including research, patient advocacy, and information for patients, healthcare workers, and caregivers.
TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc gave $64K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Connecticut. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $63,500
- -28.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,292
- -22.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $775,869
- +19.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing describes a written request and identifies Robert Whalen as the contact. For CRPS research grants, its website asks applicants to submit a letter with information about the applicant’s qualifications, research, supporting studies, budget and timeline, study location, and review of conclusions. The filing states that awards focus on patient care and research for people affected by CRPS, as well as other approved charitable organizations with similar goals.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Whalen
Mailing address: 62 West Wildflower Drive, Sante Fe, NM 87506
Phone: (860) 985-0513
Website: https://tjwhalenfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was RSDSA Supporting CRPS Community ($30K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Its 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. Reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Connecticut, 55%; New York, 12%; California, 12%; Tennessee, 8%; and Virginia, 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 250% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $88K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RSDSA Supporting CRPS Community Milford, CT | Donation | $30,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Navajo Water Project Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Foundation New York, NY | Donation | $2,500 |
| Loyola University Baltimore, MD | Donation | $2,500 |
| Loyola High School Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Foodshare Feeding America Wallingford, CT | Donation | $2,500 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Donation | $2,500 |
| National Park Foundation Washington, DC | Donation | $2,000 |
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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 | $775,869 | $165,477 | $92,178 | $63,500 | 12 | $86,312 | $38,111 | $34,593 |
| 2023 | $650,428 | $27,614 | $112,182 | $88,200 | 13 | $112,182 | $23,864 | $31,050 |
| 2022 | $623,962 | $29,654 | $40,094 | $30,000 | 10 | $40,094 | $19,654 | $35,298 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated principal goal is to provide resources for patients, physicians, healthcare workers, and caregivers seeking accurate, current information about CRPS and treatment options. It says it supports qualified CRPS research and clinical studies, and its research-grant criteria allow clinical or informational studies; patient studies must meet NIH clinical requirements.
The foundation also says it may make secondary contributions to other 501(c)(3) charities related to social and educational inequality, food insecurity, equal access to medical care, and environmental action. Among its 2024 grantees, the National Park Foundation describes its work as protecting, preserving, and restoring America’s national parks and their resources; The Nature Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $63,500. Grant sizes ranged from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median of $2,500. Its largest 2024 grant was $30,000 to RSDSA Supporting CRPS Community. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Doctors Without Borders, Navajo Water Project, and St. Jude Children’s Hospital; and $2,500 each to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, Loyola University, Loyola High School, Foodshare Feeding America, and Save the Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Whalen as president, Maryjo Whalen as secretary, and Dr. John Andreoli as director. The foundation’s website says its team consists of TJ Whalen’s immediate and extended family members.
TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc is led by Robert Whalen, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Whalen
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
John Andreoli
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Maryjo Whalen
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc
How much does TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc give each year?
TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc gave $64K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $88K across 13 grants.
What is TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,292, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc give grants?
TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (12 grants).
Who are TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include RSDSA Supporting CRPS Community ($30,000), Doctors Without Borders ($5,000) and Navajo Water Project ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc?
TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc reported $776K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated principal goal is to provide resources for patients, physicians, healthcare workers, and caregivers seeking accurate, current information about CRPS and treatment options. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc?
The foundation says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN?
TJ Whalen Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4226916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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