Whelchel Family Foundation
Whelchel Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $203K.
Whelchel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Whelchel Family Foundation gave $120K across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $24K), top state Georgia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $120,002
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- Average grant
- $24,000
- Median grant
- $23,334
- Total assets
- $2,345,353
- Primary geography
- Georgia (49% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
Who Whelchel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church ($35K). Together the top 5 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Whelchel Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church Augusta, GA | General | $35,000 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank Augusta, GA | General | $23,334 |
| It Takes a Village Canine Rescue Evansville, IN | General | $23,334 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Phoenix, AZ | General | $23,334 |
| Augusta Ambucs High Point, NC | General | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,345,353 | $224,872 | $141,700 | $120,002 | 5 | $120,002 | $203,189 | $128,280 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Whelchel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $128K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Whelchel Family Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
David Barinholtz
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Whelchel
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Mayer
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Whelchel Family Foundation
How much does Whelchel Family Foundation give each year?
Whelchel Family Foundation gave $120K across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Whelchel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Whelchel Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $23,334, and its average grant was $24,000, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Whelchel Family Foundation give grants?
Whelchel Family Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (19%) and Arizona (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Augusta, GA (2 grants).
Does Whelchel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Whelchel Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Whelchel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Whelchel Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church ($35,000), Golden Harvest Food Bank ($23,334) and It Takes a Village Canine Rescue ($23,334), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Whelchel Family Foundation?
Whelchel Family Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $128K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Whelchel Family Foundation's EIN?
Whelchel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3264576. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 18, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
Live grants for the work Whelchel Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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