Whaley Foundation
The Whaley Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2000 and located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for philanthropic, charitable, educational, and religious purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$1.1M
+33.2% YoY
Grant Count
29
+3.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
+28.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education: Elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions
- Religion: Christian and Catholic organizations and initiatives
- Arts: Support for cultural institutions
- General charitable purposes: Public charities and nonprofit organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation does not currently list open grant opportunities or formal application procedures in available sources.
Grant Range
$5,000 to $290,000
Average Grant
Varies by source documentation
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. locations, with primary activity in:
- Minnesota (primary focus): Golden Valley, Minneapolis, Mendota Heights, North Mankato, Roseville, Saint Paul, St. Paul
- Other states: Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024
- Total assets: $9,463,937
- Total revenue: $3,329,324
- Total expenses: $1,196,700
- Net income: $2,132,624
- Total liabilities: $0
- Investment income and dividends: $111,683
Historical Context The foundation has maintained consistent financial stability since its establishment, with assets and giving levels documented through annual Form 990-PF filings from 2011 to present.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cretin-derham Hall ($400,000), Walker Art Center ($290,000), Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library ($129,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALIGHT MINNEAPOLIS, MN | PUBLIC CHARITY - GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER MINNEAPOLIS, MN | EDUCATION - GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| AVIVO MINNEAPOLIS, MN | PUBLIC CHARITY - GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| BRECKENRIDGE OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER BRECKENRIDGE, CO | EDUCATION - GENERAL PURPOSES | $2,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES - HOPE STREET MINNEAPOLIS, MN | RELIGIOUS - GENERAL PURPOSES | $20,000 |
| CENTER FOR ECONOMIC INCLUSION SAINT PAUL, MN | PUBLIC CHARITY - GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| CRETIN-DERHAM HALL ST PAUL, MN | EDUCATION - GENERAL PURPOSES | $400,000 |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NY | PUBLIC CHARITY - GENERAL PURPOSES | $2,000 |
| DREAM OF WILD HEALTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN | PUBLIC CHARITY - GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE SAINT PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY SAINT PAUL, MN | PUBLIC CHARITY - GENERAL PURPOSES | $129,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- John P. Whaley - Director
- Annette M. Whaley - Director
- Megan J. Whaley - Vice President
All leadership team members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN P WHALEY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ANNETTE M WHALEY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MEGAN J WHALEY | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 1327 Riverside Lane, Mendota Heights, MN 55118
- Phone: 612-215-1667
- Email: whaleyfamily10@gmail.com
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Whaley Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding interests include: • **Education**: Elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions • **Religion**: Christian and Catholic organizations and initiatives • **Arts**: Support for cultural institutions • **General charitable purposes**: Public charities and nonprofit organizations
How do I apply for a grant from Whaley Foundation?
**Grant Activity (2024)** • Total distributions: $1,144,000 • Number of grants: 21 documented grants • Grant range: $5,000 to $290,000 • Median grant size: Approximately $5,000 • Average grant size: Varies by source documentation **Recent Grant Recipients (2024)** • Walker Art Center: $290,000 • The Friends of The Saint Paul Public Library: $129,500 • Sisters Rising Worldwide: $50,000 • Cretin-Derham Hall School (among other recipients) The foundation does not currently list open grant opportun…
Where does Whaley Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. locations, with primary activity in: • **Minnesota** (primary focus): Golden Valley, Minneapolis, Mendota Heights, North Mankato, Roseville, Saint Paul, St. Paul • **Other states**: Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, Washington, D.C.
What size grants does Whaley Foundation award?
In 2024, Whaley Foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $39K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Whaley Foundation's EIN?
Whaley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1988112. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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