Whelan Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrosse Pointe Park, Michigan · EIN 20-8761406 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$90K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$500
Total assets$58K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $2,500.
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
20% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Health System | Detroit, MI | To support charitable purposes | $62,000 |
| Isidore Newman School | New Orleans, LA | To support charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana | New Orleans, LA | To support charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| University of Michigan Corp | Ann Arbor, MI | To support charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Grosse Pointe Park Foundation | Grosse Pointe Park, MI | To support charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| The Helm at the Boll Life Center | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | To support charitable purposes | $500 |
| Henry Ford Health System - Oncostat | Detroit, MI | To support charitable purposes | $500 |
| Henry Ford Health System - Superwoman Fund | Detroit, MI | To support charitable purposes | $400 |
| Racquetup Detroit | Detroit, MI | To support charitable purposes | $250 |
| Rose Hill Foundation | Holly, MI | To support charitable purposes | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,350 | 10 |
| 2024 | $82,980 | 9 |
| 2023 | $88,900 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621819349101002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8761406
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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