Whaley Foundation
Invitation OnlyMendota Heights, Minnesota · EIN 41-1988112 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$15.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $40,000.
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
16% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Education - general purposes | $500,000 |
| Walker Art Center | Minneapolis, MN | Public charity - general purposes | $290,000 |
| Cretin-Derham Hall | Saint Paul, MN | Education - general purposes | $250,000 |
| Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library | Saint Paul, MN | Public charity - general purposes | $125,000 |
| Sisters Rising Worldwide | Saint Paul, MN | Public charity - general purposes | $70,000 |
| Nativity School Fund | Saint Paul, MN | Education - general purposes | $62,500 |
| Catholic Schools Center of Excellence | Saint Paul, MN | Public charity - general purposes | $50,000 |
| United Way | Minneapolis, MN | Public charity - general purposes | $40,000 |
| Macalester College - Annual Fund | Saint Paul, MN | Education - general purposes | $30,000 |
| Kiberia Girls Soccer Academy Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | Education - general purposes | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Saint Paul, MN | Education - general purposes | $25,000 |
| University of Denver Sturm College of Law | Denver, CO | Education - general purposes | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities - Hope Street | Minneapolis, MN | Religious - general purposes | $20,000 |
| Nativity of Our Lord Church | Minneapolis, MN | Public charity - general purposes | $11,000 |
| Alight | Minneapolis, MN | Public charity - general purposes | $5,000 |
| Highland Friendship Club | Saint Paul, MN | Public charity - general purposes | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN | Public charity - general purposes | $5,000 |
| Unbreakable Pit Bull Rescue | Minneapolis, MN | Public charity - general purposes | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Public charity - general purposes | $4,000 |
| Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center | Breckenridge, CO | Education - general purposes | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Public charity - general purposes | $2,000 |
| Neighborhood House | Saint Paul, MN | Public charity - general purposes | $2,000 |
| American Indian Center | Minneapolis, MN | Education - general purposes | $1,000 |
| Avivo | Minneapolis, MN | Public charity - general purposes | $1,000 |
| Center for Economic Inclusion | Saint Paul, MN | Public charity - general purposes | $1,000 |
| Dream of Wild Health | Minneapolis, MN | Public charity - general purposes | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Humane Society | Saint Paul, MN | Public charity - general purposes | $1,000 |
| Open Arms of Minnesota Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Public charity - general purposes | $1,000 |
| Save the Boundary Waters | Minneapolis, MN | Public charity - general purposes | $1,000 |
| Veterans to Farmers | Yampa, CO | Public charity - general purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,561,500 | 30 |
| 2024 | $1,144,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $859,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349102268
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1988112
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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