Whelan Family Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Whelan Family Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Freeport, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$93,933
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $5,000 the year before.
100% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,500 | 1 | $79,735 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 1 | $87,978 |
| 2025 | $5,000 | 1 | $93,933 |
How to apply
Whelan Family Scholarship Fund 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.
What Whelan Family Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regis College | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas C Whelan
- Ellen Shaughnessy
Questions people ask
Does Whelan Family Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Whelan Family Scholarship Fund give?
$5,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Whelan Family Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas C Whelan (Trustee) and Ellen Shaughnessy (Trustee).
What does Whelan Family Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.