Whelan Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Whelan Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sea Girt, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $202,220 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$202,220
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $207,775 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $203,000 | 16 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $207,775 | 21 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $202,220 | 19 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Margaret Whelan 201 Washington Blvd, Sea Girt, NJ 08750-3104 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (732) 974-0513 |
| What to submit | All requests should be in writing. |
What Whelan Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 14 | $175,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 3 | $6,220 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make A Wish Foundation | Various charitable needs | $50,000 |
| Georgian Court University | Funding college funds for the poor | $20,000 |
| Saint Peter's University | Challange grant for community projects | $20,000 |
| Individual | Tuition assistance for poor students | $20,000 |
| St Jude Hospital | Various charitable needs | $20,000 |
| Our Lady of Mt Carmel School | Various charitable needs | $16,000 |
| Mercy Center | Donation used to support a food bank for the homeless | $15,500 |
| Fulfill | Various charitable needs | $15,000 |
| Collier Services | Various charitable needs | $5,000 |
| Ocean's Harbor House | Various charitable needs | $5,000 |
| Individual | Various charitable needs | $5,000 |
| Individual | Various charitable needs | $5,000 |
| Algonquin Theater | Various charitable needs | $1,000 |
| Just US Girls | Monetary contributions and spiritual / physical comfort to women in monmouth and ocean counties with breast cancer | $1,000 |
| Individual | Various charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Individual | Various charitable needs | $1,000 |
| Market Street Mission | Various charitable needs | $1,000 |
| Sea Girt Community Appeal | Various charitable needs | $500 |
| Thirteen | Variouscharitable needs | $220 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Whelan
- Thomas Whelan Jr
- Jon Whelan
- Katherine Whelan
- Patrick Whelan
Questions people ask
Does Whelan Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Whelan Foundation Inc give?
$202,220 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Whelan Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret Whelan (President), Thomas Whelan Jr (Trustee), Jon Whelan (Trustee) and Katherine Whelan (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Whelan Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.