Whaley Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyDurham, North Carolina · EIN 56-2196964 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.2M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $19,956.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
72% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whaley Family Fund (A Daf) | Purchase, NY | Support charitable mission | $2,095,790 |
| Tennessee Tech University Foundation | Cookeville, TN | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| The Unc Eshelman School of Pharmacy Foundation Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | Scholarships | $19,956 |
| Triangle Day School | Durham, NC | Tds annual fund | $17,500 |
| Action Kivu | Los Angeles, CA | Support charitable mission | $10,000 |
| The Botanical Garden Foundation Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Salisbury University Foundation Inc | Salisbury, MD | School of liberal arts | $7,000 |
| Beach to Bay Heritage Area | Berlin, MD | Support charitable mission | $4,000 |
| Wicomico Public Library Friends Foundation | Salisbury, MD | Support charitable mission | $3,000 |
| Salisbury University Foundation Inc | Salisbury, MD | Adventures in ideas humanities series | $3,000 |
| Salisbury Art Space | Salisbury, MD | Operating support | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,193,246 | 11 |
| 2024 | $84,790 | 7 |
| 2023 | $84,213 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620589349100517
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2196964
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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