The Whalley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Whalley Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.6 million in 88 grants; the typical grant was $32,500 and the largest $400,000. 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$6.6 million
- Number of grants88
- Typical grant$32,500
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$40.9 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $7.4 million the year before.
10% 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 | $7.0 million | 89 | $27.6 million |
| 2024 | $7.4 million | 89 | $39.2 million |
| 2025 | $6.6 million | 88 | $40.9 million |
How to apply
The Whalley 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 The Whalley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 61 | $5.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $405,000 |
| California | 4 | $330,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $200,000 |
| Colorado | 6 | $122,500 |
| New York | 6 | $88,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $22,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Meals | Fund programs | $400,000 |
| American Red Cross | Fund programs | $400,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Fund programs | $400,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Fund programs | $400,000 |
| March of Dimes | Fund programs | $355,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | Fund programs | $300,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Houston | Fund programs | $300,000 |
| Individual | Fund programs | $275,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Fund programs | $250,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Fund programs | $200,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Fund programs | $200,000 |
| St Luke's Foundation | Fund programs | $200,000 |
| Individual | Fund programs | $200,000 |
| Star of Hope | Fund programs | $150,000 |
| Covenant House | Fund programs | $150,000 |
| Individual | Fund programs | $110,000 |
| The Briarwood School | Fund programs | $100,000 |
| ALS Association Texas Chapter | Fund programs | $100,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundati | Fund programs | $100,000 |
| Individual | Funds programs | $100,000 |
| The Hobby Center for the Performing | Fund programs | $100,000 |
| Theatre Under the Stars | Fund programs | $100,000 |
| St Cecilia Catholic Church | Fund programs | $77,000 |
| Telluride Adaptive Sports Program | Fund programs | $75,000 |
| Individual | Fund programs | $75,000 |
| The Periwinkle Foundation | Fund programs | $75,000 |
| Individual | Fund programs | $60,000 |
| American Heart Association | Fund programs | $60,000 |
| Individual | Fund programs | $60,000 |
| Small Steps Nuturing Center | Fund programs | $50,000 |
| Search Homeless Services | Fund programs | $50,000 |
| Individual | Fund programs | $50,000 |
| City Wide Club of America | Fund programs | $50,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Center | Fund programs | $50,000 |
| Individual | Fund programs | $50,000 |
| Good Eats for Life LLC | Fund projects | $50,000 |
| Ieducate | Funds programs | $50,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries Meals on Whee | Funds programs | $50,000 |
| Individual | Fund programs | $50,000 |
| Autism Rescue Angels | Fund programs | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence G Whalley
- Mary Whalley
- Elizabeth M Taylor
Questions people ask
Does The Whalley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Whalley Foundation give?
$6.6 million in tax year 2025, across 88 grants, with a typical grant of $32,500.
Who runs The Whalley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence G Whalley (President), Mary Whalley (Vice Pres.) and Elizabeth M Taylor (Vice Pres.).
What does The Whalley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and food and hunger.