The Whelan Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHuntington, New York · EIN 26-1595574 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $20,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dept of Ed Monela | St Louis, MO | Student loan debt reduction | $25,000 |
| Suny Cortland | Cortland, NY | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| University of Scranton | Scranton, PA | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| University of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Camp Northstar | Islip, NY | Various childrens activities | $10,000 |
| Earnest Operations | San Francisco, CA | Student loan debt deduction | $10,000 |
| Nelnet Loans | Lincoln, NE | Student loan debt deduction | $10,000 |
| Adelphi University | Garden City, NY | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| College of New Jersey | Ewing, NJ | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Long Island All-Star Field Hockey | Holtsville, NY | Activities | $2,534 |
| Long Island Cares | Hauppauge, NY | Assistance to needy | $2,500 |
| Strength for Life | Kings Park, NY | Assistance to needy | $1,500 |
| Port Washington Library | Port Washington, NY | Various activities | $1,000 |
| Book Fairies | Freeport, NY | Learning materials | $1,000 |
| Ace Family Foundation | Sayville, NY | Assistance to needy | $250 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($7,850). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $141,634 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Feb 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202540449349100514
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1595574
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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