Whaley Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 41-1988112

Foundation Overview

Based in Mendota Heights, MN, Whaley Foundation has awarded 189 grants totaling $7,966,000 to organizations in Minnesota, New York and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $1,030,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$7,966,000
Total Assets
$8,019,664
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
28
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 25%

7 of 28 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Minnesota

85% of all grants are concentrated in Minnesota, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Minneapolis (43%), St Paul (41%), Saint Paul (14%).

Funding Trajectory
+43%

Moderate 43% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + Education

Dual focus on community projects (75%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

Where is The Money Going?

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Whaley Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Alight $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2023
American Indian Center $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2023
Avivo $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2023
Catholic Charities - Hope Street $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Religious - General Purposes 2023
Center For Economic Inclusion $1,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2023
Cretin-derham Hall School $400,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2023
Doctors Without Borders $2,000 New York, NY, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2023
Dream Of Wild Health $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2023
Friends Of The Saint Paul Public Library $2,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2023
Highland Friendship Club $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2023
Kgsa Foundation $25,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2023
Macalaster Step Forward $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2023
Macalester College - Annual Fund $25,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2023
Minnesota Historical Society $100,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2023
Mn Humane Society $1,000 Golden Valley, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2023
Mpr - Gnc $25,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2023
Nativity Of Our Lord Church $11,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2023
Nativity School Fund - 2023 Stewardship $62,500 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2023
Neighborhood House $2,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2023
Open Arms Of Minnesota Inc $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2023
Planned Parenthood Of Minnesota $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - Genereal Purposes 2023
Ramsey County Historical Society $12,500 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2023
Save The Boundary Waters $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2023
Sisters Rising Worldwide $50,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2023
United Way $40,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2023
Veterans To Farmers $1,000 Yampa, CO, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2023
Walker Arts Center $50,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2023
World Central Kitchen $4,000 Washington, DC, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2023
Alight $7,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
American Indian Center $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2022
Avivo $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Catholic Charities - Hope Street $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Religious - General Purposes 2022
Center For Economic Inclusion $1,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Cretin-derham Hall School $400,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2022
Doctors Without Borders $2,000 New York, NY, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Friends Of The Saint Paul Public Library $2,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Greater Tw United Way $40,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Highland Friendship Club $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
International Rescue Committee $4,000 New York, NY, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Kgsa Foundation $25,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2022
Macalester College - Annual Fund $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2022
Minnesota Historical Society $100,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Nativity Of Our Lord Church $11,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Neighborhood House $2,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Northeastern University $10,000 Boston, MA, US Education - General Purposes 2022
Open Arms Of Minnesota Inc $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Planned Parenthood Of Minnesota $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - Genereal Purposes 2022
Save The Boundary Waters $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Sisters Rising Worldwide $4,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Walker Arts Center $67,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
World Central Kitchen $4,000 Washington, DC, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Alight $7,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
American Indian Center $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2022
Avivo $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Catholic Charities - Hope Street $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Religious - General Purposes 2022
Center For Economic Inclusion $1,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Cretin-derham Hall School $400,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2022
Doctors Without Borders $2,000 New York, NY, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Friends Of The Saint Paul Public Library $2,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Greater Tw United Way $40,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Highland Friendship Club $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
International Rescue Committee $4,000 New York, NY, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Kgsa Foundation $25,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2022
Macalester College - Annual Fund $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2022
Minnesota Historical Society $100,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Nativity Of Our Lord Church $11,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Neighborhood House $2,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Northeastern University $10,000 Boston, MA, US Education - General Purposes 2022
Open Arms Of Minnesota Inc $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Planned Parenthood Of Minnesota $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - Genereal Purposes 2022
Save The Boundary Waters $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Sisters Rising Worldwide $4,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Walker Arts Center $67,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
World Central Kitchen $4,000 Washington, DC, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Alight $7,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
American Indian Center $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2022
Avivo $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Catholic Charities - Hope Street $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Religious - General Purposes 2022
Center For Economic Inclusion $1,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Cretin-derham Hall School $400,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2022
Doctors Without Borders $2,000 New York, NY, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Friends Of The Saint Paul Public Library $2,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Greater Tw United Way $40,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Highland Friendship Club $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
International Rescue Committee $4,000 New York, NY, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Kgsa Foundation $25,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2022
Macalester College - Annual Fund $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2022
Minnesota Historical Society $100,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Nativity Of Our Lord Church $11,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Neighborhood House $2,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Northeastern University $10,000 Boston, MA, US Education - General Purposes 2022
Open Arms Of Minnesota Inc $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Planned Parenthood Of Minnesota $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - Genereal Purposes 2022
Save The Boundary Waters $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Sisters Rising Worldwide $4,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Walker Arts Center $67,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
World Central Kitchen $4,000 Washington, DC, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2022
Alight $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2021
American Indian Center $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2021
Avivo $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2021
Catholic Charities - Hope Street $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Religious - General Purposes 2021
Center For Economic Inclusion $1,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2021
Cretin-derham Hall School $400,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2021
Doctors Without Borders $1,000 New York, NY, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2021
Every Meal $1,000 Roseville, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2021
Friends Of The Saint Paul Public Library $1,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2021
Give Hope $1,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2021
Greater Tw United Way $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2021
Highland Friendship Club $2,500 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2021
International Rescue Committee $2,000 New York, NY, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2021
Kgsa Foundation $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2021
Literacy Matters Foundation $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2021
Macalester College - Annual Fund $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2021
Minnesota Historical Society $100,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2021
Nativity Of Our Lord Church $11,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2021
Neighborhood House $2,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2021
Open Arms Of Minnesota Inc $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2021
Planned Parenthood Of Minnesota $2,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - Genereal Purposes 2021
Veterans To Farmers $1,000 North Mankato, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2021
Walker Arts Center $67,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2021
Catholic Charities - Hope Street $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Religious - General Purposes 2020
Cretin-derham Hall School $405,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2020
Doctors Without Borders $1,000 New York, NY, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2020
Friends Of The Hennepin County Library $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2020
Friends Of The Saint Paul Public Library $1,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2020
Greater Tw United Way $35,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2020
Hamline Midway Coalition $1,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2020
Highland Friendship Club $2,500 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2020
Kgsa Foundation $11,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2020
Literacy Matters Foundation $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2020
Macalester College - Annual Fund $275,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2020
Minnesota Historical Society $100,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2020
Nativity Of Our Lord Church $11,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2020
Neighborhood House $3,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2020
Open Arms Of Minnesota Inc $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2020
Planned Parenthood Of Minnesota $2,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - Genereal Purposes 2020
Redline Contemporary Art Center $1,000 Denver, CO, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2020
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation $1,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2020
Springboard For The Arts $1,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2020
University Of Minnesota - Carlson Min Corp Programuniversity Of Minnesota C $200,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2020
Walker Arts Center $42,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2020
Catholic Charities - Hope Street $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Religious - General Purposes 2018
Cretin-derham Hall School $100,500 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2018
Doctors Without Borders $1,000 New York, NY, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2018
Friends Of The St Paul Public Library 2014 Cap $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2018
Greater Tw United Way $1,030,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2018
Highland Friendship Club $2,500 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2018
International Rescue Committee $3,000 New York, NY, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2018
Kgsa Foundation $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2018
Macalester College - Annual Fund $250,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2018
Nativity Of Our Lord Church $11,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Religious - General Purposes 2018
Planned Parenthood Of Minnesota $1,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - Genereal Purposes 2018
University Of Minnesota - Carlson Min Corp Programuniversity Of Minnesota C $200,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2018
Walker Arts Center $117,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2018
Ywca Of Minneapolis - Midtown $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2018
Doctors Without Borders $1,000 New York, NY, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2017
University Of Minnesota - Carlson Min Corp Program $200,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2017
Macalester College - Studio Arts $50,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2017
Cretin-derham Hall School $100,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2017
Walker Arts Center $16,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2017
Catholic Charities - Hope Street $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Religious - General Purposes 2017
Nativity 2015 Stewardship $11,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2017
Macalester College - Annual Fund $25,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2017
Walker Art Center - Capital Campaign $160,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2017
Walker Art Center - Adios Utopia $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2017
Friends Of The St Paul Public Library 2014 Cap $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2017
Kgsa Foundation $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2017
International Rescue Committee $3,000 New York, NY, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2017
Macalester College - Entrepreneurship Fund $225,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2017
Minnesota Historical Society $20,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2017
Literacy Matters Foundation $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2017
Planned Parenthood $1,000 New York, NY, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2017
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation $500 Norwalk, CT, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2017
Highland Friendship Club $2,500 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2017
Doctors Without Borders $1,000 New York, NY, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2016
University Of Minnesota - Carlson Min Corp Program $200,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2016
Macalester College - Studio Arts $50,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2016
Cretin-derham Hall School $200,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2016
Walker Arts Center $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2016
Catholic Charities - Hope Street $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Religious - General Purposes 2016
Nativity 2015 Stewardship $11,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2016
Macalester College - Annual Fund $8,500 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2016
Walker Art Center - Capital Campaign $70,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2016
Walker Art Center - Exhibit-hippie Modernism $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2016
Friends Of The St Paul Public Library 2014 Cap $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2016
Kgsa Foundation $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Education - General Purposes 2016
International Rescue Committee $3,000 New York, NY, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2016
Positive Legacy $1,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2016
Friends Of The St Paul Library Pearson Ret $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Public Charity - General Purposes 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 41-1988112
Website N/A
Address 1327 RIVERSIDE LN Mendota Hts, MN 55118-1746

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Whaley Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Director John P Whaley
Director Annette M Whaley
Vice President Megan J Whaley

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.