National Whistleblower Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.7M
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
15
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds National Whistleblower Center?
National Whistleblower Center is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation ($1.5M), United States Energy Foundation ($100K), Eric and Sueann Siegel Family ($90K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to National Whistleblower Center between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation | $1,450,300 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| United States Energy Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Eric and Sueann Siegel Family | $89,534 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Georgetown University | $40,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF | $12,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Skoll Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Posel Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2022) to $398K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
What grants has National Whistleblower Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $355,300 |
| 2024 | Eric and Sueann Siegel Family | FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $43,100 |
| 2023 | The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| 2023 | Eric and Sueann Siegel Family | FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $36,898 |
| 2022 | The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| 2022 | Georgetown University | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Eric and Sueann Siegel Family | FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $9,536 |
| 2021 | The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| 2021 | United States Energy Foundation | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Georgetown University | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Sawhney Family Fdn Dima-ETF | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $12,500 |
| 2021 | The Skoll Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $225,000 |
| 2020 | Posel Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds National Whistleblower Center?
National Whistleblower Center is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation ($1.5M), United States Energy Foundation ($100K), Eric and Sueann Siegel Family ($90K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to National Whistleblower Center between 2020–2025.
Who is National Whistleblower Center's largest funder?
The Whistleblower Legal Defense Foundation is the largest recorded funder of National Whistleblower Center, with $1.5M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has National Whistleblower Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to National Whistleblower Center across 15 grants from 7 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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