SJ & Mildred Whalen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
SJ & Mildred Whalen Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $180,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$180,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $170,000 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 | $140,000 | 8 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $170,000 | 8 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $180,000 | 8 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
SJ & Mildred Whalen 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.
What SJ & Mildred Whalen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $60,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Bullet Productions | Annual fund | $30,000 |
| Lees McRae College Inc | Endowment | $30,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Assn Inc | Annual fund | $20,000 |
| Tisch Multiple Sclerosis Research Center of New York | Project/program support | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Annual fund | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of SW & Central FL | Annual fund | $20,000 |
| Shelter for Abused Women & Children Inc | Annual fund | $20,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Annual fund | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fifth Third Bank N A
- Patricia K Hawley
- Christopher Hawley
Questions people ask
Does SJ & Mildred Whalen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does SJ & Mildred Whalen Foundation give?
$180,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs SJ & Mildred Whalen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Fifth Third Bank N A (Co-Trustee), Patricia K Hawley (Co-Trustee) and Christopher Hawley (Co-Trustee).
What does SJ & Mildred Whalen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.