Whelan Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSea Girt, New Jersey · EIN 22-3321789 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARGARET WHELAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 Washington Blvd, Sea Girt NJ 087503104 |
| Phone | 7329740513 |
| Form and materials | ALL REQUESTS SHOULD BE IN WRITING. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NOT APPLICABLE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make a Wish Foundation | Union, NJ | Various charitable needs | $50,000 |
| Georgian Court University | Lakewood, NJ | Funding college funds for the poor | $20,000 |
| Saint Peter's University | Jersey City, NJ | Challange grant for community projects | $20,000 |
| St Jude Hospital | Memphis, TN | Various charitable needs | $20,000 |
| Our Lady of Mt Carmel School | Berlin, NJ | Various charitable needs | $16,000 |
| Mercy Center | Asbury Park, NJ | Donation used to support a food bank for the homeless | $15,500 |
| Collier Services | Wickatunk, NJ | Various charitable needs | $5,000 |
| Algonquin Theater | Manasquan, NJ | Various charitable needs | $1,000 |
| Market Street Mission | Asbury Park, NJ | Various charitable needs | $1,000 |
| Sea Girt Community Appeal | Sea Girt, NJ | Various charitable needs | $500 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($53,220). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $202,220 | 19 |
| 2024 | $207,775 | 21 |
| 2023 | $203,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349100529
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3321789
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.