Whalesback Foundation

EIN 31-1478498 · NY · NTEE T20Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$257.1K Funds in FL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Whalesback Foundation based in NY paid 2 grants totaling $514.3K to 1 organization. Individual grants ranged from $76.6K to $437.6K, with a median of $257.1K. Its largest recipient was SCHWAB CHARITABLE DONOR ADVISED FUND. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$4,248,937
Giving (latest yr)
$514,250
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
2
Median grant
$257.1K
Recipients
1
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Schwab Charitable Donor Advised Fund$514,250

Where grants went

  • Florida$514,250 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (2)

Schwab Charitable Donor Advised Fund
Orlando, FL
Donated 660 Shares of Spdr S&p Stock With a Book Value of $129,242
$437,625
Schwab Charitable Donor Advised Fund
Orlando, FL
General Operating Expenses
$76,625

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Whalesback Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Whalesback Foundation reported 2 itemized grants totaling $514.3K. Individual grants ranged from $76.6K to $437.6K (median $257.1K).

Recent recipients include SCHWAB CHARITABLE DONOR ADVISED FUND. The full grant list is on this page.

Whalesback Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Whalesback Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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