Whalesback Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrooklyn, New York · EIN 31-1478498 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$514K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$76,625
Total assets$13.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $76,625 and $437,625.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Donor Advised Fund | Orlando, FL | Donated 660 shares of spdr s&p stock with a book value of $129,242 | $437,625 |
| Schwab Charitable Donor Advised Fund | Orlando, FL | General operating expenses | $76,625 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $514,250 | 2 |
| 2024 | $395,548 | 3 |
| 2023 | $409,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349100641
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1478498
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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