Whimsie Fund
Invitation OnlyMalvern, Pennsylvania · EIN 27-5271127 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$322K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
100% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Channel Islands | Carpinteria, CA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $111,000 |
| Laguna Blanca School | Santa Barbara, CA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $50,000 |
| Oldfields School | Sparks Glencoe, MD | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $25,000 |
| Windmark Foundation | Oyster Bay, NY | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $25,000 |
| Loberto Theatre | Santa Barbara, CA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Fdn | Santa Barbara, CA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $15,000 |
| Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $15,000 |
| Transpac Yacht Club | San Clemente, CA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $10,000 |
| Island Academy | Roswell, GA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $8,500 |
| Vna Health Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $5,000 |
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organizat | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $5,000 |
| Urban Tree Foundation | Visalia, CA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $5,000 |
| Eling's Park Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $5,000 |
| Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Cente | Santa Barbara, CA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $5,000 |
| Women's Fund of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $2,750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $322,250 | 17 |
| 2023 | $307,250 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512599349100706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-5271127
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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