Whispering Bells Foundation
The Whispering Bells Foundation is a private foundation established in 1991 and based in Washington, DC. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization with a single employee. The foundation is also known as C-O McLaughlin & Stern LLP.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.0M
+19.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$167K
+1013.3% YoY
Grant Count
8
+300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+178.3% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker. In the most recent fiscal year (2023), it made 138 grants to charitable organizations. Notable grantees include Goddard Riverside. The foundation's primary funding focus includes charitable causes and books for a better life.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is headquartered in Washington, DC, at 3740 McKinley Street NW, Washington, DC 20015.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $4,199,345
- Total Revenues: $146,353
- Total Expenses: $143,448
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Breakdown (2023):
- Grants and contributions: $14,842
- Investment income and dividends: $125,080
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $6,431
Year-over-Year Change: Total revenues increased 370.3% from 2022 ($31,121) to 2023 ($146,353), primarily driven by increased investment income (45.1% increase) and a significant swing in asset sales from a loss of $55,062 in 2022 to a gain of $6,431 in 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,996,772 | $4,199,345 | $4,196,748 |
| Revenue | $1,061,544 | $146,353 | $31,121 |
| Expenses | $263,326 | $143,448 | $228,793 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $231,000 | $123,000 | $201,482 |
| Net Investment Income | $194,218 | $111,063 | $73,872 |
| Distributable Amount | $235,917 | $211,807 | $219,100 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH WORKMAN | PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 15 | $50,000 |
| CAROLAN WORKMAN | TRUSTEE/CFO | 2 | — |
| KATHERINE WORKMAN FREILICH | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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