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Whaley Wings Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Clemente, California · EIN 205961609

Whaley Wings Foundation is a private foundation in San Clemente, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,627 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,482 and the largest $55,563. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $65,186 the year before.

67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$55,8833$385,336
2024$65,1864$433,246
2025$78,6276$453,041

How to apply

Whaley Wings Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Whaley Wings Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California6$78,627

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Chabad of San Clemente
San Clemente, CA
Aid and assist with charitable services$55,563
Madd
Sacramento, CA
To help victims of drunk drivers$10,100
So Cal German Shepard Rescue
San Diego, CA
To help foster german shepards$9,110
Paws 4 Thought
Fallbrook, CA
For animal protection rights$1,854
Orangewood Foundation
Santa Ana, CA
To support young people in orange county as they prepare for adulthood and independence.$1,000
Sunny Days Acres
Santa Clarita, CA
Add in the help of abandoned pets$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Whaley Wings Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Whaley Wings Foundation give?

$78,627 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,482.

Who runs Whaley Wings Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Mark Whaley (Cfo) and Debra Whaley (Ceo).

What does Whaley Wings Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals.

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