Whalesback Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Whalesback Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $205,867 in 2 grants. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
The grants listed in this filing add up to more than the total it reports, so grant sizes may be wrong. Check the filing.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$205,867
- Number of grants2
- Assets$13.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $224,303 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 | $409,000 | 8 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $224,303 | 3 | $11.4 million |
| 2025 | $205,867 | 2 | $13.1 million |
How to apply
Whalesback 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $514,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Donor Advised Fund | Donated 660 shares of spdr s&p stock with a book value of $129,242 | $437,625 |
| Schwab Charitable Donor Advised Fund | General operating expenses | $76,625 |
Officers and trustees
- Theodore Roosevelt IV
- Constance Roosevelt
Questions people ask
Does Whalesback Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Whalesback Foundation give?
$205,867 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants.
Who runs Whalesback Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Theodore Roosevelt IV (Pres./Sect./Treas./Trustee) and Constance Roosevelt (Trustee).